10 Actors Who Played More Than One Character In Star Trek
9. Mark Lenard
Mark Lenard, aka Spocks dad of course appeared in the original series as well the Next Generation and various movies but that was always as Spocks dad. Appearing in multiple incarnations of the show is not enough to get on this list but what some may not know, though if you dont youre not a real trekker, is that he also appeared in the Original Series as another pointy eared hob-goblin. In Balance of Terror the accomplished and talented actor lent his gravitas as the Romulan Captain, who was never named, but who gave Jim Kirk a good run for his money before bowing out to a heros death. This almost cold war echoing tale was particularly engrossing and stands the test of time thanks to Mark's dignified performance and apparent chemistry with William Shatner. Ironic since they only spoke to each other on screen. He was to return in Journey to Babel as the aforementioned Spocks Dad, and from there the rest is history. Or future, depending on how you look at it. Aloof and intelligent as well as a thoughtful and genuinely caring father he was always a reliable performer and made seemingly meaningless lines come across as alive and believable.
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