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10 Best Star Trek: The Original Series Episodes To Hook New Fans

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Star Trek: The Original Series debuted in 1966 and immediately developed a devoted following, eventually becoming a cultural sensation.
The show featured iconic characters such as Captain James T. Kirk and Mr. Spock, who have endured for nearly 60 years.
While the show has some aspects that haven't aged well, like outdated special effects and misogynistic undertones, the original cast remains intoxicating and capable of bringing passion and intrigue to even the thinnest of plots.

Star Trek: The Original Series - originally known simply as Star Trek - features some of the most iconic characters in all of science fiction with the crew of the original USS Enterprise. After its initial pilot episode was rejected by network NBC, Star Trek was massively overhauled with a largely new cast and a more adventurous tone. Star Trek debuted in 1966, and while it was never a ratings champion, the show immediately attracted a devoted following. Star Trek would go on to become a cultural sensation in syndication in the 1970s and was eventually revived as a hit film franchise as well as a series of successful television spinoffs that continues to this day.

There are aspects of Star Trek: The Original Series that have not aged especially well; the special effects are quaint at best, and the misogynistic undertones of many episodes are hard to ignore when viewed in the 21st century. That said, the original Star Trek cast remains intoxicating , a fantastic group of actors who could imbue even the thinnest of plots with passion and intrigue. There's a reason these characters have endured for nearly 60 years.

Star Trek: The Original Series may feel dated in some ways, but here are 10 episodes that should hook even the most skeptical new fans.

10 William Shatner As Captain James T. Kirk

Captain of the uss enterprise.

After Jeffrey Hunter declined to reprise his role as Christopher Pike from Star Trek' s initial failed pilot, "The Cage," he was replaced by William Shatner's Captain James T. Kirk . Where Hunter's Pike had been an introverted and weary man, Shatner's Kirk was a swashbuckling charmer , as likely to get into a fistfight with a Klingon as he was to seduce an Orion slave girl. Kirk was largely defined by his decades-long friendship with his Vulcan First Officer Spock (Leonard Nimoy), with Kirk's dynamic bravado bouncing off Spock's measured logic resulting in one of the most fascinating relationships in all of pop culture. For many, James T. Kirk remains the gold standard for Starfleet Captains.

Paul Wesley plays the younger Lieutenant James T. Kirk in Star Trek: Strange New Words.

9 Leonard Nimoy As Mr. Spock

Science officer and first officer of the uss enterprise.

Arguably the most important character in all of Star Trek , Spock was the only character to be held over from the show's original pilot ,"The Cage," though the character was reworked to be far less outwardly emotional. A product of a human mother and Vulcan father, Mr. Spock was constantly torn between his two cultures; Spock chose to live his life as a Vulcan, though he most often surrounded himself with humans. Spock's unbreakable bond with Captain Kirk and his chaotic, tempestuous friendship with Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy (DeForest Kelley) formed the central trio of Star Trek: The Original Series . No Star Trek character has had a greater cultural impact.

Ethan Peck plays the younger Lieutenant Spock in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

8 DeForest Kelley As Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy

Chief medical officer of the uss enterprise.

The USS Enterprise's resident curmudgeon, Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy was not only the ship's brilliant physician, he was among Captain Kirk's closest and most trusted confidants. McCoy routinely went on away missions or sat in on important meetings that a ship's primary doctor wouldn't necessarily take part in generally, but "Bones" was part of Kirk's inner circle, and the Captain valued his opinion. McCoy often clashed with his friend and consistent irritant Spock , as the passionate country doctor and the cold, emotionless Vulcan could not have viewed the universe any more differently. Still, they deeply respected each other, even if they'd be loath to admit it.

7 James Doohan As Montgomery "Scotty" Scott

Chief engineer of the uss enterprise.

Known to all as Scotty, Commander Montgomery Scott (James Doohan) wore many hats on the USS Enterprise, overseeing the transporters and serving as Second Officer. However, Scotty was primarily known as the ship's Chief Engineer, able to seemingly pull off technological miracles whenever Captain Kirk needed them . A proud Scotsman, Scotty enjoyed playing the bagpipes and drinking his scotch - perhaps a little too much. Scotty was skeptical of new, untested technology, preferring to work on machines he knew well. Prone to outbursts of righteous anger, Scotty still remained one of Captain Kirk's most trusted officers, able to get the Enterprise out of virtually any jam.

Martin Quinn plays the younger Lt. Montogomery Scott in Star Trek: Strange New World s.

6 George Takei As Hikaru Sulu

Uss enterprise's helmsman.

Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu (George Takei) was the USS Enterprise's primary helmsman under Captain Kirk's command. Generally a reserved, genial officer, Sulu quietly contained multitudes . When a virus drove much of the ship's crew mad in the Star Trek: The Original Series episode "The Naked Time," Sulu was seen bouncing around the ship shirtless with a foil in hand. He displayed considerable bravery more than once, which eventually paid off for his career. By the time of Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country , Sulu had been promoted to Captain of the USS Excelsior, beginning what would go on to become a Starfleet career just as revered as Captain Kirk's.

5 Nichelle Nichols As Nyota Uhura

Uss enterprise's communications officer.

Lieutenant Nyota Uhura (Nichelle Nichols) was the Communications Officer on the bridge of the USS Enterprise. One of the few female characters and virtually the only Black character in a position of authority on Star Trek: The Original Series , Uhura was a revolutionary presence at the time the show was produced. Uhura was often relegated to being a background character, but she always shined when given the opportunity, whether it be flirting with Spock on the bridge or entertaining the crew with a song. Modern Star Trek has been much kinder to Uhura than TOS , but Nichols' immortal version is still deserving of praise.

Celia Rose Gooding plays the younger Ensign Uhura on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

4 Walter Koenig As Pavel Chekov

Uss enterprise's navigator.

Introduced in Star Trek: The Original Series season 2 when George Takei was unavailable while shooting a movie, Ensign Pavel Chekov (Walter Koenig) was a wide-eyed young Russian officer. Mr. Chekov was introduced not only due to Takei's absence, but also to acknowledge the Russians' at the time advanced progress in the 1960s space race. Chekov brought an innocent, youthful energy to the show, with a truly unforgettable Russian accent. Chekov was rarely the at the center of the action on TOS , but he was a character who was easy to like, and would eventually get to do some heavier lifting in the TOS film franchise.

3 Majel Barrett As Nurse Christine Chapel

Key member of uss enterprise's medical team.

Christine Chapel (Majel Barrett-Roddenberry) was Dr. McCoy's top nurse aboard the USS Enterprise. Chapel had an unrequited love for Spock , often seen pining for the Vulcan who could never give her the emotional connection she so desired. Chapel was a victim of Star Trek: The Original Series ' subpar writing for women characters in general, though things took a turn for the better by the time of the movie franchise, where it was revealed Chapel became a doctor and a full Starfleet officer. Chapel would get a much-needed reworking for the Paramount+ series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds .

Jess Bush plays the younger Nurse Christine Chapel on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

2 Mark Lenard As Sarek

Vulcan ambassador and spock's father.

Introduced in the Star Trek: The Original Series season 2 episode "Journey To Babel," Sarek (Mark Lenard) was the Vulcan ambassador to Earth, as well as Spock's estranged father . Sarek disapproved of his son's decision to enter Starfleet Academy, preferring him to live his life among Vulcans. The relationship between Sarek and Spock was deeply complicated ; while Sarek may have disagreed often with his son, he and Kirk risked everything dear to them to revive Spock in Star Trek III: The Search For Spock . Spock's fraught relationship with Sarek is one of the most enduring aspects of Star Trek: The Original Series .

James Frain played the younger Ambassador Sarek i n Star Trek: Discovery, which revealed that Sarek adopted Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) as a child and raised him as Spock's sister.

1 Grace Lee Whitney As Yeoman Janice Rand

Captain kirk's yeoman in star trek: the original series season 1.

Janice Rand (Grace Lee Whitney) appeared in 8 episodes of Star Trek: The Original Series as Captain Kirk's Yeoman. Set up as a potential love interest for Kirk, Rand's role was severely reduced during production , often relegating Janice to bringing her Captain coffee and pining for the oddly resentful Kirk. The reason Whitney was fired from Star Trek was later revealed by the actress in her autobiography to be because she was assaulted by a network executive. However, Janice Rand did return in the Star Trek: The Original Series movies, and Grace Lee Whitney also played Commander Janice Rand in an episode of Star Trek: Voyager.

Star Trek: The Original Series is available to stream on Paramount+.

William Shatner

Regular cast

This page is a list of regular cast for the Star Trek series and films .

1 Star Trek: The Original Series
2 Star Trek: The Animated Series
3 The Original Series films
4 Star Trek: The Next Generation
5 The Next Generation films
6 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
7 Star Trek: Voyager
8 Star Trek: Enterprise
9 The alternate reality films
10 Star Trek: Discovery
11 Star Trek: Picard
12 Star Trek: Lower Decks
13 Star Trek: Prodigy
14 Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
15 See also
16 External links

Star Trek: The Original Series [ ]

The Original Series cast

William Shatner as James T. Kirk
Leonard Nimoy as Spock
DeForest Kelley as Leonard McCoy
James Doohan as Montgomery Scott
George Takei as Hikaru Sulu
Walter Koenig as Pavel Chekov (seasons 2-3)
Nichelle Nichols as Nyota Uhura
Majel Barrett as Christine Chapel
Grace Lee Whitney as Janice Rand (season 1)

Star Trek: The Animated Series [ ]

The Animated Series cast

James Doohan as Montgomery Scott and Arex
Nichelle Nichols as Uhura
Majel Barrett as Christine Chapel and M'Ress

The Original Series films [ ]

The TOS film cast

Walter Koenig as Pavel Chekov

Star Trek: The Next Generation [ ]

The Next Generation cast (seasons 5-7)

Patrick Stewart as Jean-Luc Picard
Jonathan Frakes as William T. Riker
Brent Spiner as Data
LeVar Burton as Geordi La Forge
Michael Dorn as Worf
Gates McFadden as Beverly Crusher (seasons 1, 3-7)
Marina Sirtis as Deanna Troi
Denise Crosby as Natasha Yar (season 1)
Wil Wheaton as Wesley Crusher (seasons 1-4)

The Next Generation films [ ]

The TNG film cast

Gates McFadden as Beverly Crusher

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine [ ]

Deep Space Nine cast (seasons 4-6)

Avery Brooks as Benjamin Sisko
Nana Visitor as Kira Nerys
Rene Auberjonois as Odo
Michael Dorn as Worf (seasons 4-7)
Terry Farrell as Jadzia Dax (seasons 1-6)
Alexander Siddig as Julian Bashir
Colm Meaney as Miles O'Brien
Nicole de Boer as Ezri Dax (season 7)
Armin Shimerman as Quark
Cirroc Lofton as Jake Sisko

Star Trek: Voyager [ ]

Voyager cast (seasons 4-7)

Kate Mulgrew as Kathryn Janeway
Robert Beltran as Chakotay
Tim Russ as Tuvok
Robert Duncan McNeill as Tom Paris
Roxann Dawson as B'Elanna Torres
Garrett Wang as Harry Kim
Jeri Ryan as Seven of Nine (seasons 4-7)
Robert Picardo as The Doctor
Ethan Phillips as Neelix
Jennifer Lien as Kes (seasons 1-3)

Star Trek: Enterprise [ ]

Enterprise cast

Scott Bakula as Jonathan Archer
Jolene Blalock as T'Pol
Connor Trinneer as Charles Tucker III
Dominic Keating as Malcolm Reed
Anthony Montgomery as Travis Mayweather
Linda Park as Hoshi Sato
John Billingsley as Phlox

The alternate reality films [ ]

The alternate reality film cast with director/producer J.J. Abrams

John Cho as Hikaru Sulu
Simon Pegg as Montgomery Scott
Chris Pine as James T. Kirk
Zachary Quinto as Spock
Zoë Saldana as Nyota Uhura
Karl Urban as Leonard McCoy
Anton Yelchin as Pavel Chekov

Star Trek: Discovery [ ]

Discovery cast for season 1 with Michelle Yeoh

Sonequa Martin-Green as Michael Burnham
Doug Jones as Saru
Shazad Latif as Ash Tyler (seasons 1-2)
Anthony Rapp as Paul Stamets
Mary Wiseman as Sylvia Tilly
Wilson Cruz as Hugh Culber (seasons 2-4, guest in season 1)
Rachael Ancheril as D. Nhan (season 3, guest in seasons 2, 4)
Tig Notaro as Jett Reno (season 4, guest in seasons 2-3)
Jason Isaacs as Gabriel Lorca (season 1)
Anson Mount as Christopher Pike (season 2)
David Ajala as Cleveland "Book" Booker (seasons 3-4)
Blu del Barrio as Adira Tal (season 4, guest in season 3)

Star Trek: Picard [ ]

Picard cast for season 1 with Jeri Ryan

Alison Pill as Agnes Jurati (season 1-2)
Isa Briones as Soji Asha / Kore Soong (season 1-2)
Evan Evagora as Elnor (season 1-2)
Michelle Hurd as Raffi Musiker
Santiago Cabrera as Cristóbal Rios (season 1-2)
Harry Treadaway as Narek (season 1)
Jeri Ryan as Seven of Nine (seasons 2-3, guest in season 1)
Orla Brady as Laris / Tallinn (season 2, guest in seasons 1 and 3)
Brent Spiner as Adam Soong (season 2, guest in seasons 1 and 3 in other roles)
Ed Speleers as Jack Crusher (season 3)

Star Trek: Lower Decks [ ]

Tawny Newsome as Beckett Mariner
Jack Quaid as Brad Boimler
Noël Wells as D'Vana Tendi
Eugene Cordero as Sam Rutherford
Dawnn Lewis as Carol Freeman
Jerry O'Connell as Jack Ransom
Fred Tatasciore as Shaxs
Gillian Vigman as T'Ana

Star Trek: Prodigy [ ]

Prodigy cast

Brett Gray as Dal
Ella Purnell as Gwyn
Jason Mantzoukas as Jankom Pog
Angus Imrie as Zero
Rylee Alazraqui as Rok-Tahk
Dee Bradley Baker as Murf
Jimmi Simpson as Drednok
John Noble as The Diviner
Kate Mulgrew as " Captain Janeway "

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds [ ]

Strange New Worlds cast

Anson Mount as Christopher Pike
Ethan Peck as Spock
Jess Bush as Christine Chapel
Christina Chong as La'an Noonien-Singh
Celia Rose Gooding as Nyota Uhura
Melissa Navia as Erica Ortegas
Babs Olusanmokun as Joseph M'Benga
Bruce Horak as Hemmer (season 1, guest in season 2)
Rebecca Romijn as Una Chin-Riley

External links [ ]

Official actor's websites
Official fan clubs
1 Daniels (Crewman)
2 Jamaharon

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Star Trek Original Series Cast: Then and Now

As Spock himself would say, "Fascinating ..."

Talk about a first-class crew.

When the original Star Trek TV series premiered on NBC more than 50 years ago, it didn't just make stars of its actors, including William Shatner , Leonard Nimoy and DeForest Kelley , it made icons -- icons who would help spawn a multi-media franchise that continues today via CBS All Access' Star Trek: Picard and Star Trek: Discovery .

PHOTOS: See the original Star Trek stars

Here's a look back at the historic cast -- and a look at how each fared after the 1966-1969 series ended its primetime run. We've included series regulars, such as Shatner, who starred as Captain Kirk, and key guest stars, such as Susan Oliver (pictured, left), who's seen as the Orion slave-girl dancer in Season 1's "The Mengerie, Part II," and France Nuyen (pictured, right), who tempts Kirk in Season 3's "Elaan of Troyius."

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William Shatner Then

William Shatner plays the USS Enterprise's brave (and frequently shirtless) Captain James T. Kirk in the 1966-1969 Star Trek series and the first seven Star Trek movies, from Star Trek The Motion Picture to Star Trek: Generations . Like several of his Trek castmates, Shatner went on to voice his character in various Star Trek video games, and in the 1970s' cartoon, Star Trek: The Animated Series .

William Shatner Now

Shatner claimed two Primetime Emmy awards for playing the same role, attorney Denny Crane, on a pair of ABC legal dramas, The Practice and Boston Legal . He's seen here in 2020 at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo.

Leonard Nimoy Then

Leonard Nimoy plays the USS Enterprise 's beloved half-Vulcan, half-human science officer, Spock, on the original Star Trek series, and in eight big-screen Star Trek movies -- two of which he directed ( Star Trek III: The Search for Spock and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home ).

Leonard Nimoy Now

In addition to following his other creative passions -- photography, poetry and music -- Leonard Nimoy directed the hit movie, Three Men and a Baby .

Nimoy, who died in 2015 at age 83, made his last on-screen appearance -- as Spock, natch -- in 2013's Star Trek: Into Darkness . He also appeared in the first film from the Trek franchise's J.J. Abrams era, 2009's Star Trek .

DeForest Kelley Then

DeForest Kelley plays Leonard "Bones" McCoy, who is a Starfleet doctor -- and not anything else -- in the original Star Trek series.

DeForest Kelley Now

DeForest Kelley appeared in the first six Star Trek movies, with his last major on-screen appearance coming in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country . He died in 1999 at age 79.

James Doohan Then

The Canadian-born James Doohan affects a Scottish accent to play Montgomery Scott, or Scotty, originally the USS Enterprise 's chief engineer. Doohan plays Scotty in the 1966-1969 Star Trek series, and in seven Star Trek movies. He also plays the character on an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation .

James Doohan Now

Credited with helping develop the Vulcan and Klingon languages, Doohan was a regular on the Star Trek convention circuit until being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2004. He's seen here that same year at a ceremony honoring him with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star. Doohan died in 2005. He was 85.

Nichelle Nichols Then

With her role as Lt. Uhura, the USS Enterprise 's communications officer on the original Star Trek , Nichelle Nichols made history as the first actress to play an African-American professional woman, per the Historical Dictionary of African American Television .

Nichelle Nichols Now

Nichelle Nichols played Uhura in the first six Star Trek movies. She's gone on to appear in NBC 's Heroes and the CBS daytime soap, The Young and the Restless . Seen here at a 2018 Star Trek convention, Nichols also worked with NASA to help recruit minorities and women for the astronaut program.

George Takei Then

George Takei plays Lt. Hikaru Sulu, the helmsman of the USS Enterprise on the 1966-1969 Star Trek series. He went on to play Sulu in the first six Star Trek movies -- a run in which his character was eventually promoted to captain of the USS Excelsior .

George Takei Now

Today, George Takei, seen at the 2019 Saturn Awards, is a vocal LGBTQ activist, and the co-author of the graphic-book memoir, They Called Us Enemy , about his experience in the U.S. internment camps that held Japanese-Americans during World War II. He appeared in the Broadway musical, Allegiance , which is also based on his life.

Walter Koenig Then

Walter Koenig joined the original Star Trek cast in Season 2 as Ensign Pavel Chekov, the Monkees- and Beatles-channeling navigator of the USS Enterprise . He plays the Russian-accented character in the first seven Star Trek movies.

Walter Koenig Now

Among his considerable post-Star Trek series credits, Walter Koenig was a star and consulting producer on Star Trek: Renegades , a partly crowd-funded pilot for a would-be new Trek series. In 2010, he endured the death of his actor son , Andrew Koening (Growing Pains).

Majel Barrett Then

Majel Barrett plays Number One (pictured, left) in the original Star Trek pilot, known as "The Cage." In the rejiggered version of the show that NBC picked up in 1966, Barrett plays the Spock-infatuated USS Enterprise nurse, Christine Chapel (pictured, right).

Majel Barrett Now

There really was no life after Star Trek for Majel Barrett: She married franchise creator Gene Roddenberry in 1969, and went on to play roles in numerous other Trek projects. She is heard as the voice of Starfleet computers in Star Trek: The Next Generation , Star Trek: Deep Space Nine , Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Enterprise and the 2009 J.J. Abrams Star Trek movie.

Roddenberry died in 1991; Barrett, seen in 2006 with her son, Eugene Roddenberry, died 2008. She was 76.

Susan Oliver Then

In the original Star Trek pilot, "The Cage," Susan Oliver plays Vina, a shipwrecked woman on the planet Talos IV, who is used by the Talosian powers-that-be to tempt Captain Christopher Pike (Jeffrey Hunter). In one famous scene, Vina is seen as an Orion slave dancer. Oliver's Vina scenes are repurposed for the Star Trek Season 1 episodes, "The Menagerie, Part I" and "The Menagerie, Part II."

Susan Oliver Now

Susan Oliver is seen in a paparazzi shot from 1986. She died in 1990 at age 58. Her post- Star Trek credits included guest spots on Murder, She Wrote and the original Magnum, P.I.

France Nuyen Then

France Nuyen stars as the strong-willed titular character of the Season 3 Star Trek episode, "Elaan of Troyius."

France Nuyen Now

Seen at a 2018 Motion Picture Academy screening of The Joy Luck Club , a movie in which she starred, France Nuyen's post- Star Trek credits include a stint as a series regular on the 1980s NBC medical drama, St. Elsewhere .

Grace Lee Whitney Then

Grace Lee Whitney plays the USS Enterprise's beehive-boasting Yeoman Rand on the original Star Trek series.

Grace Lee Whitney Now

Though Yeoman Rand was written out of Star Trek after Season 1, Grace Lee Whitney went to appear in Star Trek movies and several other franchise properties, including an episode of Star Trek: Voyager . Whitney died in 2015 at the age of 85.

Joan Collins Then

Joan Collins stars as the doomed social-worker Edith Keeler, one of the great loves of Captain Kirk's life, in the Season 1 episode, "The City on the Edge of Forever," TV Guide's pick for the best original-series Star Trek episode of all time .

Joan Collins Now

Joan Collins is arguably best known for playing the dastardly Alexis Carrington on the original Dynasty series. In 2018, she played two characters in FX's American Horror Story: Apocalypse .

Mariette Hartley Then

In the Season 3 Star Trek episode, "All Our Yesterdays," Mariette Hartley plays Zarabeth, an ice age-era woman who Spock (Leonard Nimoy) and McCoy (DeForest Kelley) encounter on the planet Sarpeidon.

Mariette Hartley Now

Of late, the Emmy-winning Mariette Hartley has had recurring roles on ABC's Grey's Anatomy , NBC's Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Fox's 9-1-1 (pictured), where she played the ailing mother of Connie Britton's character in Season 1.

Ricardo Montalban Then

Ricardo Montalban plays Khan Noonien Singh, the super-powered strongman who's found aboard the SS Botany Bay in the Season 1 Star Trek episode, "Space Seed." The installment would serve as the basis for the hit movie, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan , in which he also starred.

Ricardo Montalban Now

From 1977-1984, Ricardo Montalban starred as the mysterious Mr. Roarke on Fantasy Island . He went on to do voice work on Kim Possible , and appear as Grandfather in the Spy Kids movies. He died in 2009 at age 88.

Diana Muldaur Then

Diana Muldaur appears in two original-series Star Trek episodes: Season 2's "Return to Tomorrow," and Season 3's "Is There in Truth No Beauty?" Muldaur plays different characters in the episodes -- both are doctors.

Diana Muldaur Now

Diana Muldaur played yet another Star Trek M.D., Dr. Katherine Pulaski, in Season 2 of Star Trek: The Next Generation . Her more recent credits include a voice-over role in Batman: The Animated Series (pictured). Her character? Leslie Thompkins -- a doctor, of course.

Mark Lenard Then

Mark Lenard is another actor seen as multiple characters on multiple Star Trek episodes: In Season 1's "Balance of Terror," he plays a Romulan commander (pictured, left); and, in Season 2's "Journey to Babel," he is introduced as Sarek (pictured, right), Spock's Vulcan father.

Mark Lenard Now

In real life, Mark Lenard was less than seven years older than Leonard Nimoy. But on screen, he was the perfect Spock dad, and he would play the character in subsequent Star Trek series, and in three Star Trek movies, including Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (pictured). He also played a Klingon in 1979's Star Trek: The Motion Picture .

Lenard died in 1996 at the age of 72.

Teri Garr Then

Teri Garr appears in the Season 2 Star Trek episode, "Assignment: Earth" (where she's billed as Terri Garr). The episode is a modern-day tale (for, well, 1968) about a time-traveler, and his secretary (Garr). The episode was a backdoor pilot for a never-was TV series.

Teri Garr Now

Teri Garr's considerable post- Trek film credits include Young Frankenstein , Tootsie (for which she was nominated for an Oscar), Mr. Mom and, of late, Unaccompanied Minors (pictured). She had a recurring role on Friends as the mother of Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow).

Jeffrey Hunter Then

Jeffrey Hunter stars as the USS Enterpris e's Captain Christopher Pike in the original Star Trek pilot, "The Cage," which was presented to -- and rejected by -- NBC in 1965. His work as Captain Pike would finally make it to air in the Season 1 Star Trek episodes, "The Menagerie, Part I" and "The Menagerie, Part II."

Jeffrey Hunter Now

Best known for playing Jesus in the film, King of Kings , post- Star Trek , Jeffrey Hunter appeared in the 1968 Bob Hope comedy, The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell (pictured). He died in 1969 at the age of 42.

Clint Howard Then

A young Clint Howard plays Balok, the commander of a starship who uses a scary-looking creature (played by The Addams Family's Ted Cassidy) as a front as he toys with the USS Enterprise in the Season 1 Star Trek episode, "The Corbomite Maneuver."

Clint Howard Now

Clint Howard, the younger brother of Ron Howard, is a familiar face from his sibling's movies, from Eat My Dust to Solo: A Star Wars Story . In addition to Star Trek , Howard has appeared in an episode of Star Trek: Enterprise , and a Season 1 installment of Star Trek: Discovery (pictured).

Sally Kellerman Then

Sally Kellerman appears as Dr. Elizabeth Dehner in "Where No Man Has Gone Before," the second crack at a Star Trek pilot, the one that sold the series -- and that aired as the show's third-ever episode in 1966.

Sally Kellerman Now

Sally Kellerman is seen at a Star Trek convention in Las Vegas in 2016. After Trek , Kellerman notched an Oscar nomination for the film version of MASH . Her latter-day credits include an episode of Hulu's Difficult People , and a recurring role on IFC's Maron .

WHERE ARE THEY NOW: The cast of 'Star Trek: The Original Series'

" Star Trek " debuted 56 years ago on September 8, 1966.
After the show, the cast of the original series remained sci-fi icons.
Only three stars of " The Original Series " are alive today, after Nichelle Nichols' death in July.

William Shatner led the crew of the USS Enterprise as Captain James T. Kirk.

"Star Trek" was originally going to be focused on a different captain, Captain Christopher Pike, played by Jeffrey Hunter. A pilot was even filmed, called "The Cage," but it didn't make it to airwaves until the '80s. Gene Roddenberry, the creator, eventually retooled the show and cast Shatner as a new captain, Kirk. Some footage from "The Cage" was then reused for a season one episode called "The Menagerie."

Before "Star Trek," Shatner was famous for his role in an iconic " Twilight Zone " episode, "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet," in which he played a man recently released from a mental hospital who becomes convinced he can see a creature on the wing of the plane he's flying on. It aired in 1963, three years before "Star Trek."

In addition to his "Star Trek" roles, Shatner acted in "T.J. Hooker" and "Boston Legal," hosted "Rescue 911," and he has written numerous books. He finally made it to the final frontier in October 2021.

Though he's 91 years old, Shatner has shown no signs of slowing down. After "Star Trek" was canceled in 1969, he briefly returned to voice Kirk for the "Star Trek" animated series. In 1979, he again reprised his role as Kirk in " Star Trek: The Motion Picture ." He'd continue to do so regularly until 1994's "Star Trek Generations." He even directed one of the "Star Trek" movies: " Star Trek V: The Final Frontier. "

Besides "Star Trek," Shatner starred as the titular police officer on the '80s procedural "T.J. Hooker" and narrated " Rescue 911 ," a show that consisted of dramatic reenactments of real crimes.

Other roles that you might recognize Shatner from: a pageant host in " Miss Congeniality ," attorney Dennis Crane in " The Practice " and its spin-off " Boston Legal " for which he won two Emmys , and in the 2016-2018 reality show " Better Late Than Never ," in which Shatner, Henry Winkler, George Foreman, and Terry Bradshaw traveled around the world and experienced different cultures.

The actor is set to appear in the upcoming "Masters of the Universe: Revolution" series on Netflix. He also finally made it to space himself during a Blue Origin flight in October 2021, making him the oldest person to go into space at 90.

Shatner has written multiple books, both fiction and non-fiction over the course of his career. His 2016 book, " Leonard: My Fifty-Year Friendship with a Remarkable Man ," was about his friendship with "Star Trek" co-star Leonard Nimoy, who played his on-screen better half, Commander Spock.

Walter Koenig was cast as Ensign Pavel Chekov because of his resemblance to the Monkees' Davy Jones.

While Chekov was Russian, Koenig was born in America and based his accent on his parents' accents — they were Russian immigrants. Koenig was cast because, according to legend, he was supposed to help attract young girls as viewers due to his resemblance to teen idol Davy Jones. He even wore a Davy Jones-esque women's wig for the first seven or eight episodes, he told TV Insider in 2016.

Koenig's mainly recognized for his on-screen role as Chekov, though he became a pretty prolific screenwriter in the '70s. He wrote episodes for the "Star Trek" animated series, anthology series "What Really Happened to the Class of '65?" and children's series "Land of the Lost."

Koenig appeared in the 2018 film "Diminuendo."

Koenig, 85, (he's turning 86 on September 14) still makes frequent appearances on the "Star Trek" convention circuit, as well as acting in the occasional film. He appeared in 12 episodes of " Babylon 5 " in the '90s, voiced himself in an episode of "Futurama," and also voiced Mr. Savic on the Netflix animated series " Stretch Armstrong and the Flex Fighters. "

While not all of the "Star Trek" cast were on great terms, Koenig and his co-star George Takei remain close. Koenig was even the best man in Takei's wedding in 2008.

George Takei played Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu, a helmsman on the Enterprise.

Over the course of the show, Sulu was revealed to have many interests outside of Star Fleet, most famously fencing. At the time, Sulu was one of the first Asian characters on TV who wasn't explicitly a villain, and instead was a fully formed hero.

"Up until the time I was cast in 'Star Trek,' the roles were pretty shallow — thin, stereotyped, one-dimensional roles. I knew this character was a breakthrough role, certainly for me as an individual actor but also for the image of an Asian character: no accent, a member of the elite leadership team," Takei told Mother Jones in 2012.

Takei originally was supposed to play Sulu as an astrophysicist, but the role was changed to helmsman. Before "Star Trek," Takei also appeared in " The Twilight Zone " like his co-star William Shatner, among other '50s and '60s procedurals.

Takei is still acting to this day, though many people know him now for his social media presence.

Who says an 85-year-old doesn't know how to use social media? Takei's Facebook page has 9.5 million likes to date, and he has 3.4 million followers on Twitter .

In addition to his continued acting in films like "Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank," " Kubo and the Two Strings ," "Blazing Samurai," and "Mulan," and TV shows like "Heroes," "Supah Ninjas," and " Star Wars: Visions ," Takei is an activist. He came out as gay in 2005 and began working as a spokesperson for the Human Rights Campaign.

Takei also starred in the 2012 musical "Allegiance," which was based on his and his family's experiences during Japanese internment in World War II.

Nichelle Nichols played Lieutenant Nyota Uhura, a translator, communications officer, and linguistics expert.

Uhura was one of the first Black television characters that didn't have a menial job — instead, she was in a position of power. She and Shatner were also involved in what is thought to be the first interracial kiss on American TV.

Nichols stayed with the show for all three seasons, but it wasn't without drama. She was tempted to leave during the first year, but none other than Martin Luther King Jr. convinced her to stay. She told the New York Post in 2011 that when she told him that she wanted to leave, he told her, "You can't do that. You have the first non-stereotypical, non-menial role on television. You have created strength and beauty and intelligence. For the first time, the world sees us as we should be seen. It's what we're marching for. You're a role model and whether you like it or not, you belong to history now."

She also released an album in 1967, "Down to Earth." In between "Star Trek's" cancellation and its return on the big screen, Nichols starred in the 1974 blaxploitation film " Truck Turner ," as Dorinda, a madam.

Nichols died in 2022 at the age of 89. She had retired from public appearances in 2018.

From 1977 until 2015, Nichols was involved with Women in Motion, a recruiting program for NASA to help get more women involved in the space program. In July 2020, a documentary about the program finally secured distribution and will be released in 2021, Deadline reported.

"Nichelle Nichols not only was a trailblazer in Hollywood, she was a trailblazer for the future of our society. She took the fight for Civil Rights, diversity and inclusion and gender equality to new frontiers with NASA which continue to serve America's space program today. She was ahead of her time," said executive producer Ben Crump.

Nichols also appeared in " The Young and the Restless, " "Heroes," and " Futurama ." She was diagnosed with dementia in 2018 and subsequently retired from public appearances.

In July 2022, Nichols' son announced on social media that Nichols had died at the age of 89 .

Leonard Nimoy played Captain Kirk's first officer and close friend Commander Spock.

Spock was the only alien member of the original crew, as he was half-human, half-Vulcan — an alien race from the planet Vulcan whose residents operate solely from a point of logic, not feelings. Much of the show's comedy came from Spock and Kirk's differences and their amusement at each other. His frequent farewell, " Live Long and Prosper ," accompanied by the Vulcan Salute, are among the most recognizable pieces of the "Star Trek" canon.

Nimoy had multiple small parts in B movies and TV shows before booking "Star Trek," including an episode of " The Man from U.N.C.L.E. " alongside future co-star William Shatner, as well as an episode of " The Twilight Zone ."

But once "Star Trek" premiered, Nimoy would be forever linked with his Vulcan counterpart, and he mainly did voice work after the show ended. He also reunited with Shatner for an episode of his show, "T.J. Hooker."

Nimoy died in 2015 at the age of 83. He played Spock for the final time in 2013's "Star Trek Into Darkness," meaning he played the role for almost 50 years.

Nimoy is the only actor from the original series to appear in JJ Abrams' rebooted films, as he appeared in 2009's "Star Trek" and its 2013 sequel " Star Trek Into Darkness " as an older version of Spock who was trapped in an alternate universe.

In addition to acting, Nimoy was a photographer, recording artist, author, and director. He directed two "Star Trek" movies (" The Search for Spock " and "The Journey Home"), and "Three Men and a Baby," which became the highest-grossing film of 1987 .

Nimoy died in 2015 at the age of 83 due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

DeForest Kelley played the ship's curmudgeonly chief medical officer, Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy.

Bones, as he was affectionately called, was one of the oldest members of the crew, and thus got to be a bit more obnoxious than the rest of them. His frequent catchphrase, " I'm a doctor, not a ___, " is one of the most parodied lines of dialogue from the show.

Like his character, Kelley was older and a more established actor than the rest of the cast. Before the show, he had appeared in Westerns and historical films like " Gunfight at the O.K. Corral ," "Warlock," and " Raintree County " in the '50s.

Kelley died in 1999 at the age of 79, nine years after playing McCoy for the last time.

Kelley essentially retired from acting, besides playing McCoy, after the success of "Star Trek." He appeared in all six films starring the original cast, and appeared in an episode of " Star Trek: The Next Generation " as McCoy, as well.

While he wasn't much of a sci-fi fan, Kelley was proud of his "Star Trek" legacy. When asked what he thought his legacy would be, he explained that his character inspired people to enter the medical field. He told the New York Times , "These people [fans] are doctors now, all kinds of doctors who save lives. That's something that very few people can say they've done. I'm proud to say that I have.''

He died in 1999 at the age of 79 due to stomach cancer .

Majel Barrett had a recurring role as Nurse Christine Chapel.

Barrett was originally cast in the first version of "Star Trek" as Pike's first officer, but when that episode was scratched, so was her character. However, due to her romantic relationship with "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry (who she later married), she was brought back as Nurse Chapel (a divisive character).

Before the show, Barrett was in various bit parts in '50s and '60s shows, but her big break was " Star Trek ," which she stayed involved in for the rest of her life.

Barrett died in 2008 when she was 76 years old. Up until her death, she had been involved with every "Star Trek" series in some way, leading fans to call her the First Lady of "Star Trek."

Barrett reprised her role as Chapel in " Star Trek: The Motion Picture " and " Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home ." She also appeared in " Star Trek: The Next Generation " and "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" as Lwaxana Troi, the mother of Deanna Troi, a main character in "Next Generation." Her other involvement in the series was the voice of the computer in many of the other " Star Trek" films: "Generations ," " First Contact ," "Nemesis," and 2009's reboot.

She died in 2008 at the age of 76 due to leukemia .

James Doohan played chief engineering officer Montgomery "Scotty" Scott.

Contrary to popular belief, the phrase " Beam me up, Scotty " is never actually uttered in the original series. The man on the other end of that command, Scotty, was played by Doohan, who was Canadian in real life, not Scottish.

Before "Star Trek," Doohan served in the Canadian military and was even on the beaches of Normandy during D-Day, and was a pilot as well. After the war, he began acting and became a successful radio actor. Like his co-stars, he also appeared in an episode of " The Twilight Zone ," and other popular procedurals.

In the animated series, Doohan proved to be indispensable, with his talent for voice acting and accents. He voiced over 50 characters during the show's run.

James Doohan died at the age of 85 in 2005.

Doohan didn't find much success outside of the world of "Star Trek," and thus embraced his role as Scotty. He appeared in "Generations," as well as an episode of " The Next Generation ."

However, his impact on the field of engineering cannot be overstated. He was awarded an honorary doctorate from the Milwaukee School of Engineering "after half the students there said that Scotty had inspired them to take up the subject," according to the BBC .

Towards the end of his life, Doohan suffered from Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, and retired from public life in 2004. He died the following year, at 85, due to complications from pneumonia .

Grace Lee Whitney appeared in the first season of the show as Yeoman Janice Rand.

Rand appeared in eight episodes of the show's first 15-episode season as a clerical and administrative worker aboard the ship, before Whitney was released from her contract. At the time, the story was that the show didn't have enough money to keep everyone, but years later in her autobiography, Rand accused an unnamed executive producer , whom she called "The Executive," of sexually assaulting her.

"I tried to do what he wanted me to, so I could get it over with. I knew, deep down inside, that I was finished on 'Star Trek.' At that moment, however, I didn't care about that. Nothing else mattered — not my tarnished virtue, not my career, not my role on 'Star Trek.' The only thing that mattered was getting out of that room alive," she wrote.

Whitney died in 2015 at the age of 85.

After getting written off the show, Whitney struggled with her career, and alcoholism. She credited co-star Leonard Nimoy with helping her get back on her feet and involved with "Star Trek" once again. She reprised her role in four of the original "Star Trek" films, and in an episode of " Star Trek: Voyager " alongside George Takei.

She died in 2015 due to natural causes at the age of 85.

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW: The cast of 'Star Trek: The Original Series'

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There has been some form of "Star Trek" in our lives since 1966, when "Star Trek" premiered its very first episode on September 8.
Over the last 50-plus years, the stars of the original series have remained sci-fi icons, especially to all the Trekkies out there.
Here's where all nine stars from "Star Trek: The Original Series" are up to now. Only four are still alive.

As Spock might've said, the cast of "Star Trek: The Original Series," all lived long and prospered. Four of the stars are still alive today, all in their eighties — William Shatner is pushing 90 — and those that died lived into their seventies and eighties as well.

We've taken a look back at the pivotal show, and the careers of these TV pioneers, and paid respects to those that aren't with us anymore.

Keep scrolling to see what the cast of "Star Trek" has accomplished in the last 54 years.

William Shatner led the crew of the USS Enterprise as Captain James T. Kirk.

"Star Trek" was originally going to be focused on a different captain, Captain Christopher Pike, played by Jeffrey Hunter. A pilot was even filmed, but never aired. Gene Roddenberry, the creator, eventually retooled the show and cast Shatner as a new captain, Kirk.

Before "Star Trek," Shatner was famous for his role in an iconic "Twilight Zone" episode, "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet," in which he played a man recently released from a mental hospital who becomes convinced he can see a creature on the wing of the plane he's flying on. It aired in 1963, three years before "Star Trek."

In addition to his "Star Trek" roles, Shatner acted in "T.J. Hooker" and "Boston Legal," hosted "Rescue 911," and has written numerous books.

Though he's 89 years old, Shatner has shown no signs of slowing down. After "Star Trek" was canceled in 1969, he briefly returned to voice Kirk for the "Star Trek" animated series. In 1979, he again reprised his role as Kirk in "Star Trek: The Motion Picture." He'd continue to do so regularly until 1994's "Star Trek Generations." He even directed one of the "Star Trek" movies: "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier."

Besides "Star Trek," Shatner starred as the titular police officer on the '80s procedural "T.J. Hooker," and narrated "Rescue 911," a show that consisted of dramatic reenactments of real crimes.

Other roles that you might recognize Shatner from: a pageant host in "Miss Congeniality," attorney Dennis Crane in "The Practice" and its spin-off "Boston Legal" for which he won two Emmys , and in the 2016-2018 reality show "Better Late Than Never," in which Shatner, Henry Winkler, George Foreman, and Terry Bradshaw traveled around the world and experienced different cultures.

Nichelle Nichols played Lieutenant Nyota Uhura, a translator, communications officer, and linguistics expert.

Uhura was one of the first Black television characters that didn't have a menial job, but instead was in a position of power. She and Shatner were also involved in what is thought to be the first interracial kiss on American TV.

Nichols stayed with the show for all three seasons, but it wasn't without drama. She was tempted to leave during the first year, but none other than Martin Luther King Jr. convinced her to stay. She told the New York Post that when she told him that she wanted to leave, he told her, "You can't do that. You have the first non-stereotypical, non-menial role on television. You have created strength and beauty and intelligence. For the first time, the world sees us as we should be seen. It's what we're marching for. You're a role model and whether you like it or not, you belong to history now."

Nichols retired from public appearances in 2018.

From 1977 until 2015, Nichols was involved with the program, Women in Motion. It was a recruiting program for NASA to help get more women involved in the space program. In July 2020, a documentary about the program finally secured distribution and will be released in 2021, Deadline reported.

Nichols, 87, has also appeared in "The Young and the Restless," "Heroes," and "Futurama." She was diagnosed with dementia in 2018 , and subsequently retired from public appearances.

Walter Koenig was cast as Ensign Pavel Chekov because of his resemblance to the Monkees' Davy Jones.

While Chekov was Russian, Koenig was born in America and based his accent on his parents' accents, who were Russian immigrants. Koenig was cast because, according to legend, he was supposed to help attract young girls as viewers due to his resemblance to teen idol Davy Jones. He even wore a Davy Jones-esque women's wig for the first seven or eight episodes, he told TV Insider in 2016.

Koenig appeared in the 2018 film, "Diminuendo."

Koenig, 83, still makes frequent appearances on the "Star Trek" convention circuit, as well as acting in the occasional film. He appeared in 12 episodes of "Babylon 5" in the '90s, voiced himself in an episode of "Futuruma," and also voiced Mr. Savic on the Netflix animated series "Stretch Armstrong and the Flex Fighters."

While not all of the "Star Trek" cast were on great terms, Koenig and his co-star George Takei remain close. Koenig was even the best man in Takei's wedding in 2008.

George Takei played Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu, a helmsman on the Enterprise.

Over the course of the show, Sulu was revealed to have many interests outside of Star Fleet — most famously, fencing. At the time, Sulu was one of the first Asian characters on TV that wasn't explicitly a villain, and instead a fully-formed hero.

Takei originally was supposed to play Sulu as an astrophysicist, but the role was changed to helmsman. Before "Star Trek," Takei also appeared in "The Twilight Zone" like his co-star William Shatner, among other '50s and '60s procedurals.

Takei is still acting to this day, though many people know him now for his social media presence.

Who says an 83-year-old doesn't know how to use social media? Takei's Facebook page has 10 million likes to date, and he has 3 million followers on Twitter .

In addition to his continued acting in films like "Kubo and the Two Strings," and "Mulan," and TV shows like "Heroes," and "Supah Ninjas," Takei is an activist. He came out as gay in 2005 , and began working as a spokesperson for the Human Rights Campaign.

Takei also starred in the 2012 musical "Allegiance," which was based on his and his family's experiences during Japanese internment in World War II.

Leonard Nimoy played Captain Kirk's first officer and close friend Commander Spock.

Nimoy had multiple small parts in B movies and TV shows before booking "Star Trek," including an episode of "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." alongside future co-star William Shatner, as well as an episode of "The Twilight Zone."

But once "Star Trek" premiered, Nimoy would be forever linked with his Vulcan counterpart, and mainly did voice work after the show ended. He also reunited with Shatner for an episode of his show, "T.J. Hooker."

Nimoy died in 2015 at the age of 83. He played Spock for the final time in 2013's "Star Trek Into Darkness," meaning he played Spock for almost 50 years.

Nimoy is the only actor from the original series to appear in JJ Abrams' rebooted films, as he appeared in 2009's "Star Trek" and its 2013 sequel "Star Trek Into Darkness" as an older version of Spock who was trapped in an alternate universe.

In addition to acting, Nimoy was a photographer, recording artist, author, and director. He directed two "Star Trek" movies ("The Search for Spock" and "The Journey Home"), and "Three Men and a Baby," which became the highest-grossing film of 1987 .

Nimoy died in 2015 at the age of 83 due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

DeForest Kelley played the ship's curmudgeonly chief medical officer, Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy.

Like his character, Kelley was older and a more established actor than the rest of the cast. Before the show, he had appeared in Westerns and historical films like "Gunfight at the O.K. Corral," "Warlock," and "Raintree County" in the '50s.

Kelley died in 1999 at the age of 79, nine years after playing McCoy for the last time.

He died in 1999 at the age of 79 due to stomach cancer .

Majel Barrett had a recurring role as Nurse Christine Chapel.

Before the show, Barrett was in various bit parts in '50s and '60s shows, but her big break was "Star Trek," which she stayed involved in for the rest of her life.

Barrett died in 2008 when she was 76 years old. Up until her death, she had been involved with every "Star Trek" series in some way, leading fans to call her the First Lady of "Star Trek."

Barrett reprised her role as Chapel in "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" and "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home." She also appeared in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" as Lwaxana Troi, the mother of Deanna Troi, a main character in "Next Generation." Her other involvement in the series was the voice of the computer many of the other "Star Trek" films: "Generations," "First Contact," "Nemesis," and 2009's reboot.

She died in 2008 at the age of 76 due to leukemia .

James Doohan played chief engineering officer Montgomery "Scotty" Scott.

In the animated series, Doohan proved to be indispensable, with his talent for voice acting and accents. He voiced over 50 characters during the show's run.

James Doohan died at the age of 85 in 2005.

Doohan didn't find much success outside of the world of "Star Trek," and thus embraced his role as Scotty. He appeared in "Generations," as well as an episode of "The Next Generation."

Towards the end of his life, Doohan suffered from Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, and retired from public life in 2004. He died the next year, at 85, due to complications from pneumonia .

Grace Lee Whitney appeared in the first season of the show as Yeoman Janice Rand.

Rand appeared in eight episodes of the show's first 15-episode season as a clerical and administrative worker aboard the ship, before Whitney was released from her contract. At the time, the story was that the show didn't have enough money to keep everyone, but years later in her autobiography, Rand accused an unnamed executive producer , who she called "The Executive," of sexually assaulting her.

Whitney died in 2015 at the age of 85.

She died in 2015 due to natural causes at the age of 85.

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The Only Major Actors Still Alive From Star Trek: The Original Series

Gene Roddenberry's celebrated sci-fi TV series "Star Trek" debuted on September 8, 1966, and it recently celebrated its 57th anniversary. Initially, "Trek" wasn't terribly popular, and it only managed to make a third season thanks to a coordinated letter-writing campaign (a campaign that Roddenberry was accused of orchestrating and encouraging himself). It wouldn't be until after "Star Trek" was canceled in 1969 that its popularity would significantly begin to grow.

Thanks to a sweet infinite syndication deal, "Star Trek" reruns were common, and a cult began to form. By the early 1970s, the first "Trek" conventions began to appear. Naturally, conventions were a great place for the show's stars and creators to congregate and share production stories with a rising tide of obsessives. Fans were able to talk to and get autographs from William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, Nichelle Nichols, Majel Barrett, Walter Koenig, George Takei, James Doohan, and Grace Lee Whitney, as well as many of the show's more supporting players.

Many decades have passed, but the surviving "Star Trek" cast members, now in their 80s and 90s, still appear at conventions to share details of their now-long and storied careers. Over 57 years ago, they were at the start of a phenomenon; none of them could have likely predicted just what a massive impact "Star Trek" would have on the pop culture landscape. Three members of the original "Star Trek" cast appeared at Creation Entertainment's 57-Year Mission convention in Las Vegas, and one of them is already confirmed for the 2024 con next August.

If you're eager to get an autograph or merely to hear an amusing anecdote from across many decades of interaction with the "Trek" franchise at large, the following surviving actors will still happily oblige.

William Shatner

In March of 2023, Shatner, who played the resolute Captain Kirk on "Star Trek," turned 92, yet he still makes convention appearances. Stories have been told throughout Trekkie-dom that Shatner can occasionally be spiky at cons, but has clearly embraced them, even going so far as to say that fans are the future of anything so deeply beloved as "Star Trek." Indeed, in many cases, fans care more about carrying on the legacy of a show than the studios; in many ways, Trekkies take the show more seriously than the people who make it.

Shatner has, of course, had a textured career. Some of his earlier films include adaptations of "The Brothers Karamozov" (in which he played Alexey) and "Oedipus the King" (in which he played a masked member of the chorus), as well as genre films like "The Intruder" and "Incubus." Although Shatner is best known for "Trek" — a common side-effect for most any actor who appeared on any "Star Trek" show — he forged an interesting acting career beyond ii. He appeared in the hit cop show "T.J. Hooker," and appeared in spoof films like "Airplane II: The Sequel" and "National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1." He released several notorious albums of speak-singing, and directed several documentaries about "Star Trek," including "The Captains" and "Chaos on the Bridge."

Shatner also authored several "Star Trek" novels and even launched his own modestly successful sci-fi book series with "TekWar" (ghost-written by Ron Goulart) in 1989. He won two Emmys in 2004 and 2005 for his role as Denny Crane in "The Practice" and "Boston Legal." He's also an equestrian enthusiast and has won a few horseback riding awards. Shatner is spry for 92.

George Takei

In 2019, George Takei , who played the practical and intelligent Hikaru Sulu on "Star Trek," authored a graphic novel all about his childhood experiences of being rounded up and imprisoned in a Japanese internment camp during World War II. Takei was born in Los Angeles in 1937 (he's the only main cast member from the original show who is an L.A. native), and recalls being held against his will by the U.S. government as a child. It may have been that experience that made Takei as political as he is. In the early 1970s, after "Star Trek," Takei ran for a set on the Los Angeles City Council, and served as an alternate delegate at the 1972 Democratic National Convention. At conventions, Takei has spoken at length about his beliefs in civic infrastructure, encouraging L.A. to improve its long-beleaguered public transportation.

Takei came out as gay in 2005, revealing that he had been with his long-term partner, Brad Altman, for the last 18 years. He and Altman married in 2008, one of the first same-sex couples to be granted a marriage license in West Hollywood, California. Takei has been an outspoken queer rights activist ever since, raising money for charities and speaking at charity events regularly. He makes appearances at fan conventions on the regular.

As an actor, Takei began reading English-language dubs for imported Toho monster movies prior to "Star Trek." He also starred in movies like "The Green Berets" and "Mulan." On TV, Takei guest-starred on many, many programs, including a notable regular role on the hit show "Heroes." His deep voice also afforded him an opportunity to regularly contribute to dozens of animated programs, most recently in Max's "Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai."

Walter Koenig

There were rumors circulating through the Trekkie community for years that Walter Koenig was hired to appear on the second season of "Star Trek" because the then-30-year-old actor looked an awful lot like Davy Jones from "The Monkees." This wasn't the case, but Koenig provided a youthful, heartthrob quality with his character, Pavel Chekov. His character was Russian, a notable character decision to make in the mid-1960s as the U.S. was still embroiled deeply in the Cold War. Chekov was a symbol that peace would eventually come. Koenig was never anything less than 100% committed, and reacted to extreme sci-fi scenarios with fire and aplomb.

In the early '60s, the actor worked his way through smaller roles in multiple well-known TV series like "Mr. Novak," "Gidget," and "I Spy" before joining "Star Trek" in its second season. After, he continued apace, working on TV regularly, eventually landing a recurring role on a second beloved sci-fi series "Babylon 5." He has also stayed a part of "Star Trek" up until the present, having provided a voice cameo in the most recent season of "Star Trek: Picard," as well as reprising his role as Chekov in the semi-professional and well-respected fan series "Star Trek: New Voyages." He's also dabbled in many amusing B-movies like "Mad Cowgirl" and "Scream of the Bikini," as well as animated shows like "Stretch Armstrong and the Flex Fighters."

Additionally, Koenig has served as an advocate for civil rights in Burma, having visited refugee camps there. Koenig still appears at conventions, happy to talk about his various projects and acting endeavors. Just please, whatever you do, don't ask him to say "nuclear wessels." The man just turned 87. He deserves a break from that.

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8 Ways the Original ‘Star Trek’ Made History

By: Sarah Pruitt

Updated: November 2, 2021 | Original: September 8, 2016

When "Star Trek" premiered on NBC in the fall of 1966, it promised "To boldly go where no man has gone before." More than half a century later, it has done just that. The original "Star Trek"—which lasted for only three seasons—birthed some 20 spinoff series and films; a universe of games, toys, comics and conventions; and influenced decades of science-fiction. Here are eight ways the show broke new ground.

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1. A veteran of World War II, Gene Roddenberry created a show about fighting another world war—this time in space.

After piloting a B-17 bomber in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II , Roddenberry served in the Los Angeles Police Department before he began writing for TV. He created the short-lived series “The Lieutenant” before Desilu Studios (founded by Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz) picked up “Star Trek” in 1966. In an era before man set foot on the moon, the show introduced us to a 23rd-century world where interplanetary travel was an established fact: Captain Kirk and the crew of the starship Enterprise (named for the real-life ship that turned the tide toward the Allies in the Battle of Midway) roamed the galaxy, clashing with alien enemies like the Klingons, Excalbians and Romulans.

2. The show’s multicultural, multiracial cast put it well ahead of its time.

The cast of "Star Trek" during season 3.

In addition to the half-Vulcan Spock, the crew of the Enterprise in “Star Trek”’s debut season included Lt. Nyota Uhura (played by the African American actress Nichelle Nichols) and Lt. Hikaru Sulu (played by the Japanese American actor George Takei). In an era of mounting racial tensions, “Star Trek” presented a positive image of people of different races, genders and cultures (not to mention aliens and humans!) working together cooperatively—a somewhat utopian vision, perhaps, but a heartening one. Nichols later said that she was reportedly thinking of leaving the show after the first season, but was convinced to stay on by none other than Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. , whom she met at a NAACP fundraiser. The civil rights leader, who admitted to being a devoted fan of the show, told Nichols that she was breaking new ground in the role of Uhura, and showing African Americans what was possible for them.

3. The original 'Star Trek' referred repeatedly to the ongoing, escalating conflict in Vietnam.

Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner and DeForest Kelley in the episode "Plato's Stepchildren."

Though marketed as a classic adventure drama (Roddenberry based the character of Captain Kirk on Horatio Hornblower from C.S. Forester’s classic naval adventure series), “Star Trek” didn’t shy away from tackling moral and social issues such as war, racism and discrimination. The first season episode “Taste for Armageddon” was one of TV’s first allegories for the Vietnam War , an issue the show would return to most famously in the second season’s “A Private Little War.” In that episode, the Klingons are providing weapons to a primitive planet, and Capt. Kirk decides to do the same in order to preserve the “balance of power” on both sides. One of the most controversial plot lines of that season, the story was clearly analogous to the escalating nature of American involvement in Vietnam.

4. But it offered a positive vision for the future in the midst of Cold War tensions.

In the show’s second season, a new navigator named Pavel Andreievich Chekov showed up on the bridge of the starship Enterprise. As Roddenberry recounted in The Fifty-Year Mission , a two-volume oral history of “Star Trek” published in 2016, the character was added after the Russian newspaper Pravda pointed out that the show ignored the Soviet Union ’s pioneering contributions to space travel. But Walter Koenig, the actor who played Chekov, said the Pravda explanation was made up for publicity: The show’s producers wanted a character to appeal to a younger demographic, and just decided to make him Russian. Though a long-running theory held that the Klingons and the Federation represented the Soviet Union and the United States, two ideologically opposed superpowers, another interpretation argues that “Star Trek” functions as a critique of Cold War -era politics, by offering an optimistic vision of the future at a very uncertain moment in history.

5. It was the beneficiary of one of the most successful fan-organized letter-writing campaigns in TV history.

The U.S.S. Enterprise seen in a season 3 episode.

By late 1967, the original “Star Trek” series was struggling, and rumors flew that NBC was planning to cancel the series after only two seasons. Spurred into action, more than 100,000 fans—known as “Trekkers” or “Trekkies”—wrote letters in support of the show. In the largest of numerous protests on college campuses, 200 Caltech students marched to NBC’s Burbank, California studio wielding signs with slogans like “Draft Spock” and “Vulcan Power.” NBC eventually acknowledged the success of the fans’ campaign, announcing that the show would return for another season.

6. The show featured one of the first interracial kisses on TV.

Nichelle Nichols as Uhura and William Shatner as Captain James T. Kirk in the episode "Plato's Stepchildren.

After being “saved” by the fans, the third season of the original “Star Trek” largely bombed, but one particular moment stands out: In the episode “Plato’s Stepchildren,” Capt. Kirk kisses his communications officer, Lt. Uhura, in what is thought to be the first scripted interracial kiss on American television. Though NBC executives worried how the kiss would play on television in 1968 (especially in the South), they eventually decided to leave it in the episode, earning the show enduring fame for the barrier-breaking moment. (Though Kirk and Uhura’s liplock is often cited as the first interracial kiss on TV, a kiss between actors on the British soap opera “Emergency Ward 10” predated “Plato’s Stepchildren” by several years.)

7. It enjoyed record-breaking success in syndication post-cancellation.

Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock and William Shatner as Captain James T. Kirk.

Despite its cancellation after only three seasons (and 79 episodes), “Star Trek” gained new life through syndication, as the devotion of its growing fan base increased from the late 1960s and throughout the ‘70s. By 1986, nearly two decades after it entered syndication, A.C. Nielsen Co. listed “Star Trek: The Original Series” as the No. 1 syndicated show. That same year, Roddenberry launched a second TV series, “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” which was immediately syndicated and became a ratings hit. Meanwhile, “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” had grossed more than $80 million in 1979, leading to several more movies in the ‘80s and ‘90s, followed by a 21st-century “reboot” of the series starting in 2009. Trekkie enthusiasm fueled the success of comic books, cartoons, novels, action figures and other merchandise based on the series, as well as Star Trek-themed conventions attended by thousands at hotels and other venues around the world.

8. Thanks to 'Star Trek' fans, America’s first space shuttle orbiter was christened Enterprise.

The cast of the original "Star Trek" attend the rollout of the space shuttle Enterprise in 1976.

In 1976, hundreds of thousands of Trekkies wrote impassioned letters to NASA arguing that the first space shuttle orbiter should be named after the starship Enterprise. Though he never mentioned the letter campaign, President Gerald R. Ford expressed his preference for the name “Enterprise,” with its hallowed Navy history, and the space administration’s officials ended up dropping their original choice, Constitution. Roddenberry and many original “Star Trek” cast members were on hand to greet the shuttle when it rolled out of the manufacturing facilities in Palmdale, California for its dedication ceremony in September 1976. Though Enterprise was used in a number of flight tests, it was never launched into space, and spent much of its life in storage.

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Mego 1974-1977

Star Trek 1974-1977

Mego released their Star Trek action figure line in 1974, and ran until 1977. The line consisted of three separate waves with 14 total action figures. Playsets of the USS Enterprise and Mission to Gamma VI were also released for the series, along with several accessories. The Star Trek line was incredibly successful for Mego, and turned out to be one of their best selling lines of the 1970’s.

For more information about Mego’s Star Trek Original Series products, see bottom of page for a complete summary.

Star Trek (1974 -1977): Series 1 Basic Figures

Mego initially released five brand new figures for their first series of Star Trek characters in 1974. Lt. Uhura was added to the Series 1 roster in early 1975. All Series 1 figures were re-released each year that Mego produced Star Trek toys .

Market Value: Carded $100 – $140 Loose $20 – $35

Capt. Kirk Accessories: Cloth Shirt w/ Emblem, Pants, Belt, Phaser, Communicator Years Released: 1974 – 1977 Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but it’s getting tougher each year Notes: Captain Kirk is a true pop culture icon, famously portrayed by William Shatner in the television show and movies. The action figure of Kirk is a staple that every Mego collector in the world should most definitely own. The head sculpt for the figure is pretty spot-on, as it actually resembles Shatner. Like the other crew members, Kirk’s boots are painted on and not removable. The original issue of Kirk has a card with the original five character portraits on it, and white logo lettering. When Uhura was added to Series 1 in early 1975, the card was changed to match, with the Uhura portrait being added and the Star Trek logo lettering changing to blue.

Dr. McCoy (Bones)

Market Value: Carded $135 – $200 Loose $30 – $45

Dr. McCoy (Bones) Accessories: Cloth Shirt w/ Emblem, Pants, Belt, Phaser, Communicator, Tricorder Years Released: 1974 – 1977 Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but it’s getting tougher each year Notes: Dr. McCoy or Bones was famously portrayed by DeForest Kelley in the television show and movies. The head sculpt for the figure is pretty spot-on, as it really captures the likeness of Kelley. Like the other crew members, Dr. McCoy’s boots are painted and not removable. The original issue of McCoy has a card with the original five character portraits on it, and white logo lettering. When Uhura was added to Series 1 in early 1975, the card was changed to match, with the Uhura portrait being added and the Star Trek logo lettering changing to blue.

Market Value: Carded $60 – $100 Loose $20 – $35

Klingon Accessories: Cloth Tunic, Pants, Boots, Belt, Phaser, Communicator Years Released: 1974 – 1977 Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but it’s getting tougher each year Notes: The Klingon figure was actually based off the Captain Koloth character from the classic television show. The Klingons, of course, changed their entire appearance for the future movies and beyond. The head sculpt for the figure is quite nice with the outfit also being fairly accurate. Unlike the Enterprise crew members, The Klingon has actual boots instead of being painted on. The original issue of Klingon has the card with the original five character portraits on it, and white logo lettering. When Uhura was added to Series 1 in early 1975, the card was changed to match, with the Uhura portrait being added and the Star Trek logo lettering changing to blue.

Market Value: Carded $100 – $150 Loose $30 – $45

Lt. Uhura Accessories: Cloth Dress w/ Emblem, Tights, Boots, Tricorder Years Released: 1975 – 1976 Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but it’s getting tougher each year Notes: Lt. Uhura was famously portrayed by Nichelle Nichols in the television show and movies. The head sculpt for the figure is not bad, but nowhere the accuracy of the others. Unlike the crew members, Lt. Uhura has removable boots instead of being painted on. Female characters were not very in demand from the target audience for these figures, so kudos to Mego for even producing Uhura at all. Uhura was not available with the initial release of the first five figures but was added late to the series in late 1974, thus she was never available on the five character portraits card with the white logo lettering.

Mr. Scott (Scottie)

Market Value: Carded $175 – $250 Loose $40 – $60

Mr. Scott (Scottie) Accessories: Cloth Shirt w/ Emblem, Pants, Belt, Phaser, Communicator Years Released: 1974 – 1977 Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but it’s getting tougher each year Notes: Mr. Scott or Scottie was famously portrayed by James Doohan in the television show and movies. The head sculpt for the figure is pretty good, but it is definitely more like the animated Scottie than the live action show. Like the other crew members, Mr. Scott’s boots are painted on and not removable. The original issue of Mr. Scott has the card with the original five character portraits on it, and white logo lettering. When Uhura was added to Series 1 in early 1975, the card was changed to match, with the Uhura portrait being added and the Star Trek logo lettering changing to blue.

Market Value: Carded $100 – $150 Loose $20 – $35

Mr. Spock Accessories: Cloth Shirt w/ Emblem, Pants, Belt, Phaser, Communicator, Tricorder Years Released: 1974 – 1977 Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but it’s getting tougher each year Notes: Mr. Spock is a true pop culture icon, famously portrayed by Leonard Nimoy in the television show and movies. The action figure of Spock is a staple that every Mego collector in the world should most definitely own. The head sculpt for the figure is pretty spot-on, as it really resembles Nimoy. Like the other crew members, Spock’s boots are painted on and not removable. The original issue of Spock has the card with the original five character portraits on it, and white logo lettering. When Uhura was added to Series 1 in early 1975, the card was changed to match, with the Uhura portrait being added and the Star Trek logo lettering changing to blue.

Star Trek (1975 ): Series 2 Basic Aliens Figures

After massive success with the first series of Star Trek figure, a 2nd series was released the following year in 1975, that contained four more new figures. All figures were Aliens from the classic television show .

Market Value: Carded $200 – $275 Loose $70 – $95

Cheron Accessories: Cloth Jumpsuit, Black Boot, White Boot Years Released: 1975 Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but it’s getting tougher each year Notes: Of the four figures in this series, Cheron is the most true to the actual character from the television show. The Cheron figure is based on the character portrayed by Frank Gorshin on the show. The split colors actually make for a pretty cool look for the figure. It should be noted that the white half of the suit has a tendency to look awful on loose figures due to a natural staining.

Market Value: Carded $225 – $300 Loose $75 – $100

Gorn (The) Accessories: Cloth Tunic, Pants, Boots, Belt, Phaser, Communicator Years Released: 1975 Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but it’s getting tougher each year Notes: The Gorn was a case where Mego seriously dropped the ball. He was one of the most iconic Aliens from the Star Trek television show, but Mego used a re-painted head from the Lizard figure and the same outfit as the Klingon, complete with weapons belt, phaser and communicator. This figure does not resemble the classic character from the show at all, not even in the least bit, which was a rare miss for Mego.

Keeper (The)

Market Value: Carded $185 – $235 Loose $65 – $90

Keeper (The) Accessories: Cloth Robe Years Released: 1975 Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but it’s getting tougher each year Notes: The Keeper is another weird choice for Mego because the figure is kind of a combo of two different characters. The actual Keeper name was used as a title for the Talosian character in the Pilot episode, the Cage, but the appearance is modeled after a character that appeared on the screen from the Corbomite Maneuver episode. This figure literally came with one accessory, his robe.

Market Value: Carded $300 – $400 Loose $85 – $115

Neptunian Accessories: Cloth Jumpsuit, Webbed Boots, Webbed Gloves Years Released: 1975 Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but it’s getting tougher each year Notes: Neptunian is a bit of an anomaly because the character never actually appeared in either the classic or animated Star Trek shows, but it is a beautiful figure. The boots and gloves are solely unique to this figure and had never been used before. Also the head sculpt is really well done for an original figure.

Star Trek (1976): Series 3 Basic Aliens Figures

After great success with the first wave of Alien action figures released in 1975, Mego decided to released a 2nd wave of Aliens for their Series 3 of the Star Trek line. These figures were all based on characters from the classic television show .

Market Value: Carded $1,000 – $1,500 Loose $200 – $300

Andorian Accessories: Cloth Bodysuit, Vest, Belt, Boots, Gloves Years Released: 1976 Scarcity Factor: This is somewhat rare and does not come up for sale very often Notes: Like the Romulan, the Andorian figure really captures the actual character from the show with a truly beautiful head sculpt, probably among the nicest that Mego had done for this line. The Andorian comes with a Super Knights like bodysuit and a brown vest with belt to complete the outfit. Like the other figures in this series, it is a very rare piece and considered bit of Holy Grail item for Star Trek Mego collectors.

Market Value: Carded $500 – $750 Loose $150 – $250

Mugato Accessories: Cloth Shirt, Pants, Belt Years Released: 1976 Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market Notes: The Mugato was actually a creature featured in one of the classic Star Trek television episodes, but he was a beast from the wilds, and certainly not wearing any kind of clothes. The head sculpt actually does resemble the creature itself. There is a color variation to Mugato’s shirt with it being either a darker or light green. Like the other figures in this series, it is a very rare piece and hard to find.

Market Value: Carded $1.200 – $1,700 Loose $400 – $500

Romulan Accessories: Cloth Bodysuit, Boots, Helmet, Belt, Phaser, Communicator Years Released: 1976 Scarcity Factor: This is somewhat rare and does not come up for sale very often Notes: The Romulan figure is largely considered among the holy grail items from Mego’s Star Trek line. The figure is based off the Romulan Commander character in the show portrayed by Mark Lenard with a really great head sculpt. This is a very attractive figure with a unique Super Knights looking bodysuit but what really stands out is that beautiful helmet! Like the other figures in this series, it is a very rare piece and hard to find.

Market Value: Carded $500 – $750 Loose $175 – $225

Talos Accessories: Cloth Jumpsuit, Belt, Boots Years Released: 1976 Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market Notes: Here is the other part of the Keeper figure, because this character should’ve actually been named the Keeper because that is what he was called in the episode. Instead Mego elected to call him Talos due to the planet he was from, but technically, it should’ve been Talosian. Still, the head sculpt is quite nice and this is a very rare figure for Star Trek and Mego collectors.

Star Trek (1974-1977): Accessories

There were several accessories released by Mego for their Star Trek line, but none were specifically made for the action figure series. Mego took advantage of their Star Trek toy license by producing several different types of products for their line .

Communicators

Market Value: Boxed $175 – $250 Loose $40 – $65

Communicators Accessories: Walkie Talkies x 2 w/ Flip Cover and Antenna Years Released: 1974 Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but it’s getting tougher each year Notes: The Communicators set was the first accessory released by Mego for their Star Trek line in 1974. They were actual working walkie talkies that ran off 9V batteries. These were really great looking pieces and Mego did an excellent job of making them look like actual Communicators.

Command Communications Console

Market Value: Boxed $200 – $300 Loose $50 – $100

Command Communications Console Accessories: Communication Console w/ Light up Screen Years Released: 1977 Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but it’s getting tougher each year Notes: The Command Communications Console actually worked in conjunction with the Communicators and would act as sort of a base station for communicating with them. Once again, Mego did a really great job of making the console look as if it belongs in the Star Trek universe.

Super Phaser II Target Game

Market Value: Boxed $60 – $85 Loose $20 – $35

Super Phaser II Target Game Accessories: Phaser, Target w/ Reflector Years Released: 1976 Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but it’s getting tougher each year Notes: The Super Phaser II Target Game was basically Laser Tag before Laser Tag was Laser Tag. The premise was simple enough. It required you to set up the target, which was a portrait of a Klingon ship with a red reflector on it. Then, you would shoot the phaser at the reflector to register hits. It was a simple but fun game.

Telescreen Console

Market Value: Boxed $425 – $500 Loose $150 – $225

Telescreen Console Accessories: Game Screen and Console, Figure Chair Years Released: 1977 Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market Notes: The Telescreen Console was essentially a 1970’s style shooter game that was so primitive, it didn’t even keep score. The really cool thing about this set was it acted as part game and part playset due to the Console resembling a Enterprise Bridge computer with one of the chairs attached to it.

Market Value: Boxed $250 – $350 Loose $90 – $120

Tricorder Accessories: Tape Recorder w/ Flip Feature, Strap Years Released: 1976 Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market Notes: Since Mego had already released the Communicators, it only made sense that a Tricorder would be made. This was an actual tape player/recorder that was made to look like a Tricorder, complete with flip-out screen and all. Overall, this was a pretty cool thing to have strapped around your chest, just like the crew of the Enterprise.

Market Value: Boxed $500 – $700 Loose $200 – $250

Trekulator Accessories: Calculator Years Released: 1976 Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market Notes: Who wouldn’t want a Star Trek Calculator back in 1976? I never knew about this back in the day, but if I had, I would’ve been bugging my mom to get me one. The calculator was designed to look like a science officer type computer that Spock might use on the show. It’s actually a tough item to find in boxed condition.

Star Trek (1974-1977): Playsets

Mego released two large scale playsets for their 8″ Star Trek line, with the U.S.S. Enterprise and Mission to Gamma VI playsets. A gift set version of the U.S.S. Enterprise was also released, along with a UK released Transporter Room accessory .

U.S.S . Enterprise Action Playset

Market Value: Boxed $200 – $300 Loose $50 – $75

U.S.S . Enterprise Action Playset Accessories: Plastic Fold-Out Playset, Captain’s Chair, Navigational Console, Stools x 2, Spinning Transporter Years Released: 1974, 1975, 1976 Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but it’s getting tougher each year Notes: The U.S.S Enterprise Action playset was the first released for the Star Trek line in 1974, and would go on to become one of most iconic large scale playsets that Mego ever created for their 8 Inch figures. The playset itself was not incredibly accurate to the actual bridge from the Enterprise, but it definitely captured the spirit of it, and it was just plain fun. It included a computer console with two crew member stools and of course, a captain’s chair. The coolest part of the playset was hands-down, the transporter room. A figure would be placed inside the transporter, and then you would spin it by using the buttons on top of it, then you mash the stop button and the figure would disappear…..….or at least be on the other side of the transporter. This set sold extremely well and usually can be found on the secondary market for a reasonable price.

U.S.S . Enterprise Action Gift Set

Market Value: Boxed $1,000 – $1,500 Loose $125 – $200

U.S.S. Enterprise Action Gift Set Accessories: Plastic Fold-Out Playset, Captain’s Chair, Navigational Console, Stools x 2, Spinning Transporter, Figures x 5 – Capt. Kirk, Mr. Spock, Dr. McCoy, Mr. Scott, Klingon Years Released: 1977 Scarcity Factor: This is somewhat rare and does not come up for sale very often Notes: The U.S.S Enterprise Action playset sold so well, that Mego decided to bundle it with the remaining overstock of Series 1 figures (minus Uhura) and release it as the U.S.S. Enterprise Action Gift Set in 1977. It was essentially the same exact playset as the basic release, just with the figures added. The figures themselves came inside individual clear bags and again, were the exact same ones as the basic issue. This means that the only way you could prove that you own an Enterprise Gift Set is to have a boxed version with the bagged figures inside because a loose version would be the same as the regular release. That being said, this is an extremely rare piece from the Star Trek line and can command BIG dollars on the secondary market if you are even able to locate one in box.

Mission To Gamma VI Playset

Market Value: Boxed $1,200 – $1,500 Loose $600 – $750

Mission To Gamma VI Playset Accessories: Plastic Playset, Stairs, Trap Door, Cloth Glove, Trap Plant, Cardboard Floor and Cavern Pieces, Aliens x 4 Years Released: 1976 Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market Notes: The Mission to Gamma VI playset was partially based on the Star Trek episode, “The Apple”. In that episode, there is a serpent looking head with glowing eyes and yes, there are man-eating plants and a subterranean cavern system too, so that was definitely the basis for this playset. All the décor and other features were all inspired from that as well. The miniature aliens were a new addition though because they never appeared in the episode. All of that being said, this is a strange playset for the 8 Inch figures. There is a rumor that a 3.75 Inch Star Trek line was planned and this playset was part of that, but the figures never actually made it to market and the playset was converted to the 8 Inch figures. I’m, not sure if that is true or not, but it does actually explain quite a bit. This is a tough find on the secondary market and can command top dollar if you can find a boxed version.

Transporter Room

Market Value: Boxed $600 – $800 Loose $100 – $150

Transporter Room Accessories: Spinning Transporter Years Released: 1976 Scarcity Factor: This is somewhat rare and does not come up for sale very often Notes: The USS Enterprise Playset was extremely popular and sold very well everywhere. The coolest thing about the playset, without a doubt, was the spinning Transporter Room. This got the attention of the Mego foreign brand company, Palitoy, who was their toy distributor in the UK and Canada. Palitoy took this super popular feature from the Enterprise and made it into a solo accessory simply called, The Transporter Room. It was basically the same spinning transporter from the bigger playset, except now it was by itself with no other pieces. The foreign released Transporter was also made famous by a 2012 episode of the Big Bang Theory, when Sheldon Cooper got one as a Christmas gift from Penny. I’m not sure how much Penny paid for the one she got, but these things are pretty rare and can fetch top dollar on the secondary market.

Star Trek (1974-1977): Vehicles

No actual vehicles were released for the Star Trek 8 Inch line during its run. A Vulcan Explorer motorized vehicle was actually proposed, but sadly never made it to market .

By 1974, Mego Toys was quickly becoming a global name in the toy industry. With the World’s Greatest Heroes line already proving to be a huge success, Mego turned their sights on other licenses from the the big and small screens with Planet of the Apes and now Star Trek, which were both released in 1974. The original Star Trek television series ran from 1966 to 1969 and spanned 79 episodes. In late 1969, Star Trek began running old episodes in syndication in over 200 markets, which sparked a revival of interest in the show from old and new fans alike. This renewed interest took off like wildfire and even spawned the first ever Star Trek Convention in June of 1972. Star Trek became so big, the original actors returned to voice their characters in the Animated Series from 1973 to 1974. Paramount’s strategy to syndicate Star Trek was paying off big time and the country was thrust into Trekkie mania. Mego took notice of this and quickly signed a licensing deal for a Star Trek toy line, for an extremely reasonable price. Mego had high hopes for the line from the very beginning, and put a lot of attention to detail into Star Trek, which really showed with the first series of figures and accessories released in 1974. Since Star Trek Mania was at a fevered pitch, the Star Trek action figure line turned out to be one of the biggest selling lines that Mego ever produced. It did well enough that a second and even third series of figures were released in following years. Star Trek Merchandise exploded into every retail store in the country, and even across the world, but none of them ever achieved the success that Mego did with their iconic toy line.

During its four year run, Mego gave us some truly iconic and classic figures and accessories for the Star Trek line from 1974-1977. In total, Mego released 14 different figures across three waves during its run, along with some great accessories and playsets. The first series initially contained five figures that included Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock, Dr. McCoy, Mr. Scott, and the Klingon. Lt. Uhura was added to the Series 1 lineup late, but she is still considered part of Series 1. The fact that Mego chose to release a female character (that traditionally did not sell as well to the target audience) over more well known characters, such as Sulu or Chekov was a bold but progressive move for Mego. Also released as part of Series 1 was the U.S.S Enterprise Playset and the Communicators set. The figures proved to be so popular that a second series was released in 1975, which was added four new Aliens characters to the set. Included in Series 2 were Cheron, The Keeper, Neptunian, and The Gorn. Four additional Alien characters were released in Series 3, which contained Talos, Mugato, Andorian and The Romulan. The last series of Aliens were released late, and are among the hardest to find Mego figures ever produced. Several other accessories and playsets were also released during Mego’s Star Trek action figure run, such as the Tricorder, Super Phaser II Target Game, Command Communications Console, and the Mission to Gamma VI playset. These all made for a lot of great fun, playing with the Star Trek action figure line, and remains beloved by that generation of children, myself included.

The packaging for the basic assortment of the Star Trek figures were colorful and extremely eye catching with beautiful artwork, which would remain a staple with Mego’s figure packaging. The Series 1 packaging in 1974 had each figure on a standard carded blister pack with the figure to the right side and a small beautifully drawn portrait of each character in the series to the left. The classic Star Trek logo was at the top of the left side of the card with each character’s name just above the blister bubble. The color of the character’s lettering varies, depending on which wave it was released in. Beginning in 1975 with Series 2, Mego changed the look of the cards to reflect the new Alien figures that were released in series 2 and 3. The Aliens cards featured a nice looking planet surface landscape with two planets or moons above it. Also, the word “Aliens” is placed below the Star Trek logo in huge yellow letters. All alien figures featured the same card as well with only the backs slightly different from Series 2 to series 3. All in all, the regular issue and Alien issue packaging was very attractive for the figures and even the sets and accessories were nice looking. Mego really did a good job with the Star Trek line and it paid off big time for them.

Series 1 Card Back

Gold Key Comics # 1

Series 3 Card Back

Star Trek: The Animated Series

Mego Back to School Ad

1st International Star Trek Convention

The Cast of Gremlins : Where Are They Now?

How have Phoebe Cates, Corey Feldman and the rest of the cast coped with being terrorized by little green monsters in the 1984 classic?

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This story has been updated.

Forty years ago, somebody didn’t follow the very strict and very clear rules about their new pet, unleashing havoc in the process.

Director Joe Dante’s 1984 horror comedy Gremlins saw a horde of frighteningly hilarious little monsters take over a small town at Christmastime, and film-goers ate it up — but hopefully not after midnight! The film came in second at the box office on its opening weekend (behind another ’80s classic, Ghostbusters ), and in the four decades since it’s become not only a cult favorite, but also something of an off-beat holiday staple .

In 1990, the film spawned an even more wild sequel, Gremlins 2: The New Batch , and more recently Netflix revived the franchise in an animated series, Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai .

On the 40th anniversary of Gremlins ’ release, let’s check in on the film’s cast to see how they’ve faired since being tormented by the little green ghouls.

Zach Galligan as Billy

Zach Galligan was 20 years old when he made his film debut as small-town teen Billy in Gremlins , and would go on to reprise the role in 1990’s Gremlins 2: The New Batch . He’s also appeared in a slew of horror films, erotic thrillers and other B movies over the past 40 years, including 1988’s Waxwork and its 1992 sequel, 1993’s Warlock: The Armageddon and the 1993 sex comedy All Tied Up . He’s also had guest roles on hit TV series like Melrose Place , Tales from the Crypt , Star Trek: Voyager and Law & Order: Criminal Intent .

In recent years, he’s also dipped back into the Gremlins universe, first with a 2021 Mountain Dew commercial in which he appeared alongside furry mogwai companion Gizmo (voiced by Howie Mandel), and again last year when he voiced a supporting character in Netflix’s animated series Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai .

Galligan married Ling-Ling Hu Ingerick in 2005. The couple divorced five years later.

Phoebe Cates as Kate

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After making a splash in an iconic bikini scene in 1982’s Fast Times at Ridgemont High , Phoebe Cates again stole the spotlight in the role of Billy’s love interest Kate in Gremlins , delivering a memorably chilling monologue about why she hates Christmas — a moment she would later spoof in Gremlins 2 .

She continued to work steadily throughout the ’80s and early ’90s, appearing in comedies like Date with an Angel (1987) and Drop Dead Fred (1991), and dramas like Bright Lights, Big City (1988).

While auditioning for a role in The Big Chill (which would ultimately go to Meg Tilly), Cates met future husband, Kevin Kline . The couple married in 1989 and appeared in two films together: 1990’s I Love You to Death and 1994’s Princess Caraboo . After Princess Caraboo , Cates stepped away from acting to focus on raising her two children with Kline . In 2001, she briefly returned to the screen, appearing in Fast Times costar Jennifer Jason Leigh’s directorial debut The Anniversary Party . She also reprised her Gremlins role in 2015, voicing the character in the video game Lego Dimensions .

Howie Mandel as Gizmo

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Already a star of NBC’s St. Elsewhere , in 1984 Howie Mandel lent his voice talents to the role of adorable fuzzy mogwai Gizmo in Gremlins , creating the character’s distinctive coos and squeals. He went on to star in ’80s comedies like A Fine Mess , Walk Like a Man and Little Monsters , while also voicing several characters in Muppet Babies . Mandel returned to voice Gizmo again in Gremlins 2 , and created and starred in an animated series of his own, Bobby’s World , which aired on Fox Kids from 1990 to 1998.

Mandel has continued to work in films and TV series, frequently appearing as himself, over the past two decades. More recently, he’s become a go-to game show host and reality competition judge, most notably on Deal or No Deal and America’s Got Talent . Last year, he even competed as the Rock Lobster on The Masked Singer .

Mandel met wife Terry while they were both still in their teens. The couple married in 1980 and have three children . Mandel has talked openly about his struggles with obsessive compulsive disorder, a condition he shares with his eldest daughter, Jackelyn .

Corey Feldman as Pete

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After starring as Billy’s kid sidekick Pete in Gremlins , Corey Feldman went on to appear in some of the most iconic movies of the ’80s, his roles in The Goonies , Stand by Me and The Lost Boys making him one of the biggest child stars of the decade. He appeared alongside fellow teen star Corey Haim in License to Drive (1988) and Dream a Little Dream (1989), and the pair became inextricably linked as “The Two Coreys.”

Like Haim, however, Feldman struggled with addiction and has frequently been a magnet for controversy . In early 2018, Feldman was cleared of a sexual battery allegation following an LAPD investigation. In 2020, Feldman released a documentary My Truth: The Rape of 2 Coreys , in which he alleged that both he and Haim had been sexually abused as child stars. That same year, Deadline reported that Feldman stepped down from SAG-AFTRA's Sexual Harassment Committee following reports of sexual misconduct allegations against him made by several former members of his band, Corey’s Angels, according to Variety . Feldman has vehemently denied the allegations, and charges were not filed.

“As a victim myself of sexual predators and an avid spokesperson on behalf of victims everywhere, I welcome an investigation. Beyond that, I don't care to dignify the alleged claims of women who have been stalking me and harassing me endlessly for some time, for which I have contacted police,” he said in a statement at the time. “The same girls made the same claims 2 years ago and it was investigated and I was cleared by both LAPD and the DA.”

He has also released several albums since 1992, and recently appeared on The Masked Singer as the Seal . Next up, Feldman will have a single, "The Joke," dropping on June 22, and his 2004 film The Birthday is set to hit theaters this fall through Drafthouse Films.

Feldman has been married three times, first to actress Vanessa Marcil from 1989 to 1993, to Susie Sprague from 2002 to 2014 and most recently to Courtney Anne Mitchell from 2016 to 2023. He shares one son with Sprague.

Hoyt Axton as Billy's Dad

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A prolific singer-songwriter — he penned Three Dog Night’s “Joy to the World” — and actor in the ’60s and ’70s, Hoyt Axton was the perfect choice for Billy’s father in Gremlins , bringing an earthy warmth to the role.

After Gremlins, Axton continued to act in small roles on shows like Diff'rent Strokes , Murder, She Wrote and an episode of Shelley Duvall’s Faerie Tale Theatre . In the ’90s, he returned to music, releasing three albums between 1990 and 1998.

Axton married and divorced three times before marrying his wife Deborah. He was the father of five children, including musician Max Axton. He died at the age of 61 in 1999 .

Keye Luke as Mr. Wing

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Before appearing as elderly antiques dealer Mr. Wing in Gremlins , Keye Luke had a long and storied Hollywood career, beginning in the 1930s with his roles in the Charlie Chan films and as Kato in the Green Hornet film serials.

Already in his 80s at the time, Luke continued to work throughout the 1980s, with appearances on The A Team , Miami Vice , MacGyver and The Golden Girls following Gremlins . In 1990, he returned for a cameo as Mr. Wing in Gremlins 2 , and appeared that same year in his final role in Woody Allen’s Alice .

Luke was married to wife Ethel from 1942 until her death in 1979. He died at the of 86 in 1991.

Dick Miller as Mr. Futterman

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Veteran character actor Dick Miller appeared in hundreds of film and TV roles over the course of his 60-year career, including all of Gremlins director Joe Dante’s films. Dante tapped Miller to play town drunk Murray Futterman in the 1984 horror comedy, and Miller returned to the role six years later in Gremlins 2. Small roles in films like The Terminator , Innerspace and The ’Burbs followed Gremlins in the ’80s, and Miller also voiced a character on Batman: The Animated Series and appeared on Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine in the ’90s.

In 2014, he was the subject of a documentary, That Guy Dick Miller , and his final film, 2019’s Hanukkah , was released following his death in that year .

Miller was married to wife Lainie from 1959 until his death at the age of 90. The couple had one daughter.

Polly Holliday as Mrs. Deagle

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Best known as sassy waitress Flo in CBS’s Alice (1976–1980), Polly Holliday went from sassy to nasty for her role as the sinister Mrs. Deagle in Gremlins .

Guest and recurring roles on shows like The Golden Girls and Home Improvement followed in the ’80s and ’90s, and Holliday also appeared in beloved films Mrs. Doubtfire and Nancy Meyers’s 1998 remake of The Parent Trap alongside a young Lindsay Lohan. She was last seen in 2010’s Fair Game , playing CIA officer Valerie Plame’s mother opposite Naomi Watts and Sean Penn.

Judge Reinhold as Gerald

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Phoebe Cates’s Fast Times at Ridgemont High costar Judge Reinhold appeared in Gremlins as Billy’s rival both at work and for Kate’s affection. The same year, he starred as Detective Billy Rosewood opposite Eddie Murphy in 1984’s Beverly Hills Cop , a role he would return to in the film’s two sequels.

A decade later, Reinhold landed another recurring role in 1994’s The Santa Clause , returning for that film’s two sequels as well. His memorable appearance as “the close talker” in a 1994 episode of Seinfeld earned him an Emmy nomination. In the 2000s, Reinhold has appeared in guest roles on series like Monk , Arrested Development and The Detour .

Later this year, Reinhold will return to the Beverly Hills Cop franchise once again, reprising his role in the fourth installment, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F .

Reinhold was married to Carrie Frazier in the '80s, but the couple later divorced. He married film director Amy Miller in 2000, and their daughter Haley was born in 2013.

Jonathan Banks as Deputy Brent Frye

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Jonathan Banks has been bringing his gruff, no-nonsense vibe to film and TV roles for decades, appearing in a small role as a local cop in Gremlins and alongside Judge Reinhold in Beverly Hills Cop that same year.

But today he’s perhaps best known to Breaking Bad fans as cop-turned-drug cartel enforcer Mike Ehrmantraut. Banks has reprised the role in both Breaking Bad prequel series Better Call Saul and in the Netflix film El Camino , earning five of his six Emmy nominations for his performance. His first Emmy nod came in 1989, for his role in the CBS crime drama Wiseguy .

Banks was married to his first wife Marnie from 1968 to 1970. The couple share one daughter, and Banks shares twins and a stepdaughter with his second wife, Gennera.

Most recently, Banks starred opposite Noomi Rapace in this year’s AppleTV+ sci-fi series Constellation . He’ll next voice a character in Max’s Harley Quinn spin-off series Kite Man: Hell Yeah! , due out later this year.

‘Hotel Cocaine’: Everything to Know About New Crime Drama From ‘Narcos’ Co-Creator

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‘Hotel Cocaine’ First Look: Danny Pino Runs Miami’s Infamous Mutiny Hotel

MGM+ will be opening the doors to Miami’s most notorious hotel this Sunday, June 16, as the new series Hotel Cocaine kicks off its eight-episode run of drug-fuelled crime drama action.

The series, which comes from Godfather of Harlem and Narcos visionary Chris Brancato , tells the story of Roman Compte, a Cuban exile managing the Mutiny Hotel, the glamorous epicenter of the Miami cocaine scene of the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Before the show premieres on Sunday, here is everything you need to know about the much-anticipated crime drama.

When and Where Will It Air?

Hotel Cocaine premieres on Sunday, June 16, exclusively on MGM+ in the United States. New episodes will air weekly each Sunday.

Viewers can access MGM+ through its standalone app or through live-TV streaming services such as YouTube TV, Sling TV, and Fubo.

What Is It About?

The series revolves around Roman Compte, a Cuban exile who becomes the general manager of the Mutiny Hotel, the epicenter of Miami’s cocaine scene in the ’70s and ’80s.

According to the show’s official description, “The Mutiny Hotel was Casablanca on cocaine; a glitzy nightclub, restaurant, and hotel frequented by Florida businessmen and politicians, international narcos, CIA and FBI agents, models, sports stars, and musicians. At the center of it all was Compte, who was doing his best to keep it all going and fulfill his own American Dream.”

The show will follow Compte as he’s caught between federal authorities who want his helo and family members involved in the drug trade.

Who Is In The Cast?

Mayans M.C. star Danny Pino leads the series as Roman Compte. He will star alongside Yul Vazquez ( White House Plumbers ) as Nestor Cabal, Michael Chiklis ( The Shield ) as Agent Zulio, Mark Feuerstein ( Nurse Jackie ) as Burton Greenberg, and Laura Gordon ( The Claremont Murders ) as Janice Nichols.

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Additional stars include Tania Watson and Corina Bradley, with recurring stars Mayra Hermosillo, Juan Pablo Raba, Erniel Baez, Nick Barkla, Cale Ambrozic, Camila Valero, and Maggie Lacey.

Guest stars include John Ventimiglia as prolific writer Hunter Thompson and Larry Powell as legendary singer Rick James.

Who Created It?

Chris Brancato, the co-creator of Netflix drug drama Narcos and Epix crime drama Godfather Harlem , is behind the series, serving as executive producer and showrunner.

Describing the show to ShootOnline , Brancato said, “This show has become about many things. It’s about immigration to this country and trying to achieve the American dream. It’s also about a man caught in a perilous moral quandary of trying to save his daughter at the risk of betraying his brother from whom he’s estranged.”

How Many Episodes Will It Be?

The show has been given an eight-episode run for its first season. It has not yet been renewed for a second season.

Is There A Trailer?

Yes! MGM+ released a trailer last month, which you can watch below!

You can also check out the exclusive first look photos shared by TV Insider .

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Trekking through the '70s - Phase II and The Motion Picture

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The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek (2021)

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William Shatner led the crew of the USS Enterprise as Captain James T. Kirk.

In addition to his "Star Trek" roles, Shatner acted in "T.J. Hooker" and "Boston Legal," hosted "Rescue 911," and he has written numerous books. He finally made it to the final frontier in October 2021.

Walter Koenig was cast as Ensign Pavel Chekov because of his resemblance to the Monkees' Davy Jones.

Koenig appeared in the 2018 film "Diminuendo."

George Takei played Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu, a helmsman on the Enterprise.

Takei is still acting to this day, though many people know him now for his social media presence.

Nichelle Nichols played Lieutenant Nyota Uhura, a translator, communications officer, and linguistics expert.

Nichols died in 2022 at the age of 89. She had retired from public appearances in 2018.

Leonard Nimoy played Captain Kirk's first officer and close friend Commander Spock.

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