17 Star Trek Actors Who Died In 2023

As we go into December, we must take the time to honour the Star Trek alumni who passed away in 2023. Thousands of people work together to bring Star Trek to the screen, working both in front of, and behind, the camera. Let us take a moment here to honour those who worked on the production side of the franchise, leaving an incredible legacy behind them.

Craig Smith, George Wilbur, Richard J. Anobile, Gerald Fried, Ed Fury, Caryl Codon, Robert Jodlowski, Gordon Dawson, Michael Reaves, Paul S. Eckstein, Jerry Spicer, Steven Lambert, Bob Scribner, Allan Asherman, Keith Giffen, Stephen Kandel, and Robert Butler.

Each name listed here has left an immortal mark on the franchise, and there is not one who won't be remembered with love by those who knew them dearest. Between makeup artists, comic book writers, directors, and more - every person who works to build Star Trek into what it has become is as unique and important as the brightest stars in the galaxy.

The actors that follow have led incredible careers, combining to leave a stellar body of work behind for those of us who can enjoy for years to come.

Danny Goldring passed away in 2022 after our tribute list for last year had been compiled, so he fittingly is the first name on our list this year. He may best be remembered by Star Trek fans for his appearance in Deep Space Nine's fifth season episode ...Nor The Battle To The Strong.

Born in Illinois, Goldring tried his hands at several careers before he moved into acting. He served in the Signal Corps in the United States Army, before switching upon discharge to construction. His first forays into acting would be on stage, though he did tour for a couple of years as part of a puppeteering company.

He appeared in both Voyager and Enterprise as well, racking up five appearances overall. He played a Cardassian Legate, a Hirogen hunter, as well as both a Nausicaan and Tarket captain.

Goldring passed away on December 2nd, 2022, at age 76.