10. Lots of Famous Actors
This entire article could be devoted to famous actors who've made an appearance in Star Trek, but that would be boring. Over the years, many a recognizable actor has had a cameo in a Star Trek television episode or a Star Trek movie. In most cases, these actors were long-time Trekkies who somehow convinced Gene Roddenberry to give them a very small part. Some, like Christian Slater, even used their relatives to satisfy their Star Trek craving (Slater's mother worked on casting for the film in which Slater appeared). First, a list of recognizable actors with small parts in a Star Trek television episode: Teri Hatcher - Star Trek: The Next Generation - Chief B. G. Robinson - The Outrageous Okona Ben Vereen - Star Trek: The Next Generation - Dr. Edward La Forge - Interface John Tesh - Star Trek: The Next Generation - Klingon Warrior - The Icarus Factor Kelsey Grammer - Star Trek: The Next Generation - Captain Morgan Bateson - Cause and Effect Bebe Neuwirth - Star Trek: The Next Generation - Lanel - First Contact Corbin Bernsen - Star Trek: The Next Generation - Q2 - Deja Q http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZe77wShCbE Now, a short list of actors making a cameo appearance in a Star Trek movie: John Larroquette - Star Trek III: The Search For Spock - Maltz, who was the victim of the classic Kirk lines "Fine, I'll kill you later" and "I lied". Kirk is so mean. Christian Slater - Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country - Excelsior communications officer Tyler Perry - Star Trek Reboot - Admiral Richard Barnett Plenty of other actors have had small parts in the Star Trek universe, but let's move on to some unexpected cameos by prominent members of other professions. That sounds more exciting, doesn't it?