Fans who tuned in for the Star Trek adventures of the 90s will surely recognize Nana Visitor, aka Kira Nerys. This character was most definitely a product of her generation. Appearing in the show from 1993 to 1999, Kira Nerys was a freedom fighter turned terrorist who fought to free her homeworld, the planet Bajor, from the Cardassians.
Not to be confused with the Kardashians our world is overrun by today, the Cardassians were an alien race who had taken over the crucial planet. For her brilliant work in this role, Nana Visitor was deemed “Best Actress in a Syndicated Series” at the OFTA Television Awards. Since taking her leave of the Star Trek universe, Visitor has enjoyed regular work in film and television.
Ian Abercrombie as Abbot
Ian Abercrombie was such a legend in the sci-fi world it would’ve been unthinkable if he’d never appeared in Star Trek. Thankfully, that travesty never occurred (not in our lifetime anyway) as Abercrombie appeared in a couple of episodes of "Voyager," playing the roles of the Abbot and Milo.
Abercrombie had a stellar career, appearing in an insane number of films and TV shows. He was in everything from David Lynch’s bizarre masterpiece, "Twin Peaks," to "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and even "How I Met Your Mother." Abercrombie also voiced Palpatine and Darth Sidious in the animations and video games of "Star Wars: The Clone Wars." In January 2012, he sadly passed away.
Evan English as Ensign Tanner
Here’s another "Star Trek: Enterprise" regular for you: Evan English. Playing Ensign Tanner, a Starfleet officer, and helmsman, English stuck around for all four seasons of the Enterprise series. Those with a keen eye will also be able to spot him doing background work in "Star Trek: Insurrection."
English continued his acting work after leaving Star Trek, taking on a number of small roles in major films like "Coyote Ugly," and "Almost Famous." He’s also spent time performing on Broadway and appeared in TV shows like "ER" and "The West Wing." English will always have a heart for Star Trek though, regularly making appearances at conventions and appearing in "Star Trek: The Continuing Mission," a web series produced by fans.
Aron Eisenberg as Nog
Aron Eisenberg was an American actor that played the beloved character of Nog in all seven seasons of the spinoff series, "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." Even though he was most famously known for his Star Trek role, Eisenberg appeared in several movies and TV shows over the years.
These included "The Wonder Years," "Tales From the Crypt," and "General Hospital," just to name a few. Only to the knowledge of his biggest fans, Eisenberg was also a professional photographer and opened his own gallery around 2012. Sadly, the beloved Eisenberg passed away on September 21, 2019. He was only 50 years old.
Sir Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean Luc Picard
Patrick Stewart’s glistening dome is practically synonymous with "Star Trek: The Next Generation." Stewart has been appearing on stage, in films and on television for nearly six decades now. Originally hailing from the UK, Stewart spent the 80s working in the American film and television industry.
While his portrayal of Captain Picard made him a cultural icon, much like his colleague William Shatner, Stewart had an equally monumental role waiting for him after his Star Trek days faded. For some, the X-Men franchise is as big of a deal as Star Trek, and no one could’ve played Professor Charles Xavier like Patrick Stewart. Though we can’t say for sure if she’s a Star Trek or an X-Men fan, we can tell you the late Queen Elizabeth II knighted Patrick Stewart in 2010 for his massive contribution to the dramatic arts.