René Auberjonois
American actor, known for Star Trek
Born
June 1st, 1940
85 years ago
Died
December 8th, 2019
5 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actor gained prominence through a career spanning over five decades. Notable roles included Odo in the television series 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine' and Father Dominic in 'Benson.' Also featured in films such as 'M*A*S*H,' 'The Player,' and 'The Little Prince.' The actor garnered acclaim for versatility and distinctive voice work, contributing to numerous animated projects. Auberjonois was also a stage actor, thriving in theater productions, including 'The Glass Menagerie' and 'Coco.'
Portrayed Odo in 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'
Acted in 'Benson' as Father Dominic
Featured in 'M*A*S*H' and 'The Little Prince'
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