20 Star Trek Actors Who Died In 2021
4. Peter Mark Richman - Ralph Offenhouse
Richman appeared in The Neutral Zone, the final episode the Next Generation's first season. Here, he played Ralph Offenhouse, the capitalist from the past who is thawed out by the crew. Richman was born in 1927, with a career spanning many decades.
He started as a pharmacist before moving into acting. His father passed away at a young age, after which his brother stepped in as a kind of surrogate dad. Before moving to Los Angeles, he lived in New York, where he made his film debut in William Wyler's Friendly Persuasion. He would have many film roles, including a supporting part in the so-bad-its-good Friday The 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan.
He was married to actress Helen Landess until his death. The couple had five children together, including Lucas Richman, who is a Grammy Award-winning conductor.
Richman died on January 14, 2021, at the age of 93.