John de Lancie

Actor with roles in sci-fi series

John de Lancie - Actor with roles in sci-fi series
Born

March 20th, 1948
77 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Born in 1948, this American actor gained recognition for distinctive roles in science fiction series. Significant work includes portraying Q in the 'Star Trek' franchise, appearing in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation', 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine', and 'Star Trek: Voyager'. Other notable appearances include roles in 'Breaking Bad' and providing voice work for various animated series. His contributions to the entertainment industry span several decades.

Portrayed Q in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation'

Appeared in 'Breaking Bad'

Voiced characters in multiple animated series

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