10 Star Trek Actors Who Became Directors

10. René Auberjonois

Though audiences would know him best as Odo, René Auberjonois also directed eight episodes of Deep Space Nine. The first episode, Prophet Motive, would prove to be a challenge for him. He remarked that it was like 'leading an army into battle,' as there were relentless questions that needed answering. He quipped that this, and making decisions, were things he truly didn't enjoy doing.

His catalogue would include some of the all-time great episodes, like Waltz, but also Let He Who Is Without Sin... Unfortunately, this episode ranks among the lowest of the series. To be very fair, this was an episode that faced numerous behind-the-scenes issues. One such example was that Terry Farrell required a tent between shoots, as she couldn't be in direct sunlight for too long. The production had forgotten to source one, so Auberjonois himself had to chase one down.

Another issue was that the location scouted was covered in spiny tackburrs, a plant with thorns that easily poked through skin - hardly a fun addition to a beach shoot.

Despite the challenges, Auberjonois would direct episodes all the way into the seventh season, ending with Strange Bedfellows.