Classic Star Trek--Character Profiles

Court Jester to the telekinetic and cruel Platonians.

Character Notes:

Because of his short stature, Alexander was unable to process the essential chemical, kironide, needed for him to become telekinetic. His inability to fight back on the same level as the rest of the Platonians left him the pawn and plaything of the cruel tyrants.
Alexander is many centuries old, as are all the Platonians. They are originally from the planet Sandhara, but moved to Earth during the time of Plato (whom they revere), but left for their present planet during the collapse of the classic Greek culture.
Alexander so hates his fellow Platonians that he refuses a chance to be granted their telekinetic powers.
When the landing party leaves, Alexander leaves with them to seek a better life somewhere else in the Federation.

Actor Notes:

Michael Dunn nee Gary Neil Miller earned his acting "bones" on Broadway in the production of The Ballad of the Sad Cafe.
Although he also appeared in the classic adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's Murders in the Rue Morgue, he is perhaps better known for his character in The Wild, Wild West as the evil Dr. Miguelito Lovelace, Jim West's nemesis.
His other noted appearances on TV shows of the genre include "The Sins of the Father" episode of Night Gallery and "The Wax Men" on Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea. Sadly, Mr. Dunn died in 1973.

Commander First Federation Flagship Fesarius.

Character Notes:

Though he is the sole occupant of his Flagship, Balok used a fearsome-looking puppet to disguise his appearance when communicating with the Enterprise.
Although he belongs to a very powerful race, (despite his diminutive appearance), Balok is a friendly fellow and takes a Starfleet officer (Lt. Dave Bailey) onboard as a sort of an "exchange student".
Baloks' favorite drink is Tranya.
Baloks' voice was done by Vic Perrin (who played the part of Tharn in Mirror, Mirror, and also did the voices of Nomad in The Changeling and the Metron in Arena.

Actor Notes:

Clint Howard was born on April 20, 1959 in Burbank, CA.
A veteran actor from a very early age, Clint Howard has over 50 films to his credit, including such sci-fi films as Cocoon and Apollo 13 (though not technically a sci-fi film).
He has also appeared in The Outer Limits and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (he played Grady in the episode Past Tense, Part II).
Clint Howard's brother is actor/director Ron Howard.

Owner and sole inhabitant of planet Holberg 9176 (Purchased in 2239 under the name Brack)

Character Notes:

Born:3834 B.C. as Akurin in Mesopotamia
AKA: Brahms, Leonardo Da Vinci, Lazarus, Methuselah, Merlin, Abraham
Nearly immortal, Flint is a mutant, capable of instant regeneration. However, this power was tied to his proximity to earth, and has been aging naturally since he left his home planet.
Succeeded in creating a "perfect" android prior to Dr. Noonian Sungs' creation of the androids Lore and Data.

Actor Notes:

James Daly was born Oct. 23, 1918 in Wisconsin
Starred in Medical Center and Foreign Intrigue. Also guest starred on Combat!, Mission: Impossible and The Twilight Zone

Commander of a D7 Battle Cruiser in the Klingon Empire

Character Notes:

Though most Klingons are portrayed as evil villains, Kang is portrayed more as an honorable warrior.
Married to Mara, his first officer.
First Klingon Officer to cooperate with Federation forces, after his D7 Battle Cruiser was damaged with only 39 other Klingons surviving. Kang first ambushed the Enterprise landing party, then waged a fight with Starfleet personnel onboard, before finally joining forces with Kirk to defeat their mutual enemy, a energy lifeform that feed off violent emotions.

Actor Notes:

Michael Ansara can also be seen by sci-fi fans in the film Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, as well as the series' Outer Limits, Lost in Space and The Time Tunnel.
Reprised the role of Kang in the DS9 episode Blood Oath (with the newer make-up). In case you are wondering, the other two Klingons were Commander Kor Errand of Mercy (John Colicos) and Captain Koloth The Trouble with Tribbles (William Cambell).

Botanist on the Omicron Ceti III colony

Character Notes:

Met and fell in love with Spock (first Officer, Enterprise) on Earth in 2261.
Left with Omicron Ceti III colony expedition under Elias Sandoval in 2264.
Reunited with Spock in 2267 when the Enterprise was sent to evacuate them from Omicron Ceti III because of lethal Berthold radiation.

Actor Notes:

Jill Ireland made her Film debut in 1955 and has appeared in such films as The Girl, the Gold Watch and Everything and Death Wish II.
Her television credits include The Man form U.N.C.L.E. and Night Gallery.
She married actor Charles Bronson and helped produce two of his movies, Murphy's law and The Evil That Men Do.
Jill Ireland developed breast cancer in 1984, became the spokeswomen for the American Cancer Society, and finally lost her battle with the disease and died in 1990.

Vulcan Ambassador to the United Federation of Planets

Character Notes:

Sarek is the son of Skon and the Grandson of Solkar.
Sarek Married an Earth woman (human) named Amanda Greyson and fathered a half human-half Vulcan son named Spock (First Officer, Enterprise).
He was previously married to a Vulcan princess, and had a son by her, named Sybok, who broke with Vulcan tradition and embraced emotion. (Sybok later hijacked the Enterprise and took it beyond the Great Barrier at the edge of the galaxy in an attempt to find God).
Sarek was at one time an astrophysicist (this information was cut from Journey to Babel).
Sareks blood type is T-negative.

Actor Notes:

Mark Lenards' sci-fi credits include The Planet of the Apes (Urko) and The Secret Empire.
He also played the part of the Romulan Commander in the episode Balance of Terror, as well a reprising the role of Sarek in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock and Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Mark Lenard died in 1996 from multiple myeloma at the age of 68, shortly after his character Sarek died on ST:TNG.

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