For many actors, playing even just a small role in an illustrious franchise such as Star Trek is a highlight of their career. Idolised celebrities including Tom Morello and Seth MacFarlane, and even King Abdullah bin al-Hussein of Jordan consider their briefest of appearances to be among their happiest of moments. Whilst it is fair to say that anyone who has graced Star Trek with their presence would describe it as a proud achievement, there are also those from whom it was just one part in a distinguished career. Whether they had yet to make it when they made their appearance, or were chosen because of their renowned career, there are those with resumes so impressive that even Star Trek can be overshadowed. These include David Warner, for whom even multiple appearances sit nicely alongside other cult roles in films such as The Omen, and Tron. Charles Napier and Frank Langella are character actors whose faces are often recognised from appearances in countless iconic films, including The Silence Of The Lambs, Philadelphia, and Frost/Nixon. But then there are those for whom just an appearance in an iconic film wasn't enough. Those who, despite even recurring roles in Star Trek, are better known for characters and performances that are regarded in the highest esteem, and are often considered to be among the cinematic elite.
