12 Actors Who Hated Being On Star Trek

Dr. Tolian Soran is one of the most hated characters in Star Trek history - he killed Captain Kirk! However, the actor playing him, Malcom McDowell, liked him about as much as the rest of the fandom.

McDowell had long been known to audiences for his performance in such films as A Clockwork Orange and Caligula, but this was his first and, to date, only foray in Star Trek. He appeared in Star Trek Generations as an El-Aurian scientist trying to get back to the Nexus, wiling to destroy anything in his path to do it.

While he plays the character with endearing subtlty and a quiet rage, McDowell felt that the script let him down. In fact, he was quoted by his nephew, one Alexander Siddig i.e. Julian Bashir, as saying he thought the script was weak and he himself has admitted that he only took the role for the money. He says that he turned it down four times until the producers agreed to his asking price.

He received death threats from irate fans after the film was released as they were unhappy with his characters actions. Perhaps for his own safety, he has avoided returning to the Trek universe ever since.