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William Shatner has notched up an impressive 70-plus years in front of the camera, displaying heady comedic talent and being instantly recognizable to several generations of cult television fans as the square-jawed Captain James T. Kirk, commander of the starship U.S.S. Enterprise.
Shatner was born in Côte Saint-Luc, Montréal, Québec, Canada, to Anne (Garmaise) and Joseph Shatner, a clothing manufacturer. His father was a Jewish emigrant from Bukovina in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, while his maternal grandparents were Lithuanian Jews. After graduating from university, he joined a local Summer theatre group as an assistant manager. He then performed with the National Repertory Theatre of Ottawa and at the Stratford, Ontario, Shakespeare Festival as an understudy working with such as Alec Guinness, James Mason, and Anthony Quayle. He came to the attention of New York critics and was soon playing important roles in major shows on live television.
Shatner spent many years honing his craft before debuting alongside Yul Brynner in The Brothers Karamazov (1958). He was kept busy during the 1960s in films such as Judgment at Nuremberg (1961) and The Intruder (1962) and on television guest-starring in dozens of series such as Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955), The Defenders (1961), The Outer Limits (1963) and The Twilight Zone (1959). In 1966, Shatner boarded the USS Enterprise for three seasons of Star Trek (1966), co-starring alongside Leonard Nimoy, with the series eventually becoming a bona-fide cult classic with a worldwide legion of fans known variously as "Trekkies" or "Trekkers".
After "Star Trek" folded, Shatner spent the rest of the decade and the 1970s making the rounds, guest-starring on many prime-time television series, including Hawaii Five-O (1968), Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969) and Ironside (1967). He has also appeared in several feature films, but they were mainly B-grade (or lower) fare, such as the embarrassingly bad Euro western White Comanche (1968) and the campy Kingdom of the Spiders (1977). However, the 1980s saw a major resurgence in Shatner's career with the renewed interest in the original Star Trek (1966) series culminating in a series of big-budget "Star Trek" feature films, including Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979), Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982), Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984), Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986), Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989) and Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991). In addition, he starred in the lightweight police series T.J. Hooker (1982) from 1982 to 1986, alongside spunky Heather Locklear, and surprised many fans with his droll comedic talents in Airplane II: The Sequel (1982), Loaded Weapon 1 (1993) and Miss Congeniality (2000).
He has most recently been starring in the David E. Kelley television series The Practice (1997) and its spin-off Boston Legal (2004).
Outside of work, he jogs and follows other athletic pursuits. His interest in health and nutrition led to him becoming spokesman for the American Health Institute's 'Know Your Body' program to promote nutritional and physical health.Star Trek (1966)
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Byron Abalos is known for The Man from Toronto (2022), The Boys (2019) and What We Do in the Shadows (2019).Star Trek: Discovery- Actress
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Although she was presented in 1969 the first Film Star of Tomorrow by The Motion Picture Exhibitors of Canada, the status of Sharon Acker as a star never materialized. Not that she was inactive, quite the opposite, but she worked almost only for TV and appeared only in a few undistinguished movies. She will, nevertheless, remain remembered for her role as Lee Marvin's ex-wife in John Boorman's classic Point Blank (1967). The victim of Marvin's rough manners, Acker as Lynne left a deep impact on male brains. Born in 1935, the Canadian-born actress started her film career in England when the play she was in, "Lucky Jim", Kingsley Amis' classic, was made into a movie. But she was not seen in many movies, except during the sixties, either in Canada or in the U.S. Meanwhile, she was very active on TV, first in Canada from the age of 19, then in the U.S. in made-for-TV movies or series like Star Trek (1966), Mission: Impossible (1966), Gunsmoke (1955), Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969), Barnaby Jones (1973), etc. She was a regular in the series The Bold Ones: The Senator (1970) for one year and played "Della Street" in the short-lived The New Perry Mason (1973). A talented actress seen too little in movie theaters.Star Trek (1966)- Actor
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Alden Adair was born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan Canada. He went to Athabasca elementary school and Sheldon Williams Collegiate for high school where he played Oberon in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream and Josh Baskin in BIG: The Musical. He has performed in the Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan festival multiple times.Star Trek: Strange New Worlds- Actress
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Genevieve Adam is known for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022), Mrs. America (2020) and The Handmaid's Tale (2017).Star Trek: Strange New Worlds- Actor
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Sean Connolly Affleck is known for Sila (The Adventures of) (2020), Star Trek: Discovery (2017) and Tales from the Loop (2020).Star Trek: Discovery- Ito Aghayere is a Nigerian, Canadian, American born in Alberta, Canada. She is an actress, known for Star Trek: Picard (2022), Carol's Second Act (2019) and Logan Lucky (2017). She graduated from Duke University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, and received her Master of Fine Arts after graduating from Columbia University.Star Trek: Picard
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Shawn Ahmed is known for Coroner (2019), DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016) and Under the Christmas Tree (2021).Star Trek: Strange New Worlds- Actor
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Carlos Albornoz is a Toronto based Actor. He has been featured on hit television shows, Grand Army, Kim's Convenience, Schitts Creek, and was cast as Prince Markie Dee in the Salt-n-Pepa biopic.
As a child, Carlos would constantly daydream about being on set. He would imagine lights and cameras surrounding him on his walks home from school and would never run out of make-believe acting partners. After graduating high school, Carlos entered the workforce, believing that he could not make a career out of acting. After being laid-off his "Safety job", he decided to pursue what made him most happy. "I'm just a guy who decided to chase a dream, and it was the best decision of my life". Carlos went on to study Theatre Performance at Humber, School of Creative and Performing Arts, where he was exposed to various acting techniques and methods. He strives to create and develop Latino-Canadian stories, giving a voice to Latino youth and communities. He is also working on developing, directing and producing his own films and TV shows.Star Trek: Strange New Worlds- A rising talent in the acting world, George Alevizos is making waves with his dynamic range and versatility. A proud graduate of the prestigious University of Toronto/Sheridan College Theatre and Drama Studies program, George is poised for even greater success with his upcoming appearances in the Amazon Prime series "Gen V" and the CBC Gem series "You're My Hero." He has also made memorable television appearances on "Hudson and Rex" (CityTV) and "Star Trek: Discovery" (Paramount +).
An accomplished stage performer, George will be taking the stage once again in 2023 as he reprises his role in "A Few Good Men" for Drayton Entertainment. With a varied stage resume that includes performances in "Who's Afraid of Titus," "Towards Rebirth," and "Drive," George is a performer to watch.
As a dedicated advocate for inclusivity in the acting industry, George serves as an elected council member of ACTRA in both Toronto and nationally. He is a strong voice for breaking down barriers and creating a more inclusive and equitable environment for actors on and off-screen. With his talent and commitment to change, George Alevizos is a name to remember.Star Trek: Discovery - Actress
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Cait Alexander is a multifaceted artist- model, actress, writer, singer, songwriter, pianist, composer, poet.
From her small town roots to over 5 years of international modeling, she has walked the world's runways and the magazines show it. Notable clients include GQ, La Vie En Rose, Cadbury, FCUK.
Having started in theatre as a child and rising to roles in major TV shows; Star Trek, The Handmaids Tale, Clarice, My Next Door Nightmare. She has even starred in Bollywood movies, while embracing working in diverse cultures.
Her voice is powerful yet sweet, deeply evoking and emotionally honest. It will stay with you long past the end of her song. She has written and performed songs for film, such as Robbery and soon to be released Mama's Boys combining her love of acting and music. She has composed music for films such as Persistence and Isthmus.
She is a natural born writer, first being published internationally at age 11 and has written every day since. Fiercely observant, beautifully sensitive and deeply analytical.
She has a Theatrical BA from York University and will soon be alumni of Berklee College of Music in Boston.
Whatever the medium she gives all of herself in the photo, on the screen, through the song, and on the page.
Follow her on Instagram for consistent updates.Star Trek: Discovery- Additional Crew
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Saida Ali was born in Washington, DC and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She is an African-Canadian actress who started her career working in television production, working her way up from PA to AP and eventually finding herself on the other side of the camera. She is known for her commercial work, short films and most recently her role in the season finale of Untold Stories of the ER (2020).Star Trek: Strange New Worlds- Christopher Allen is known for Star Trek: Discovery (2017), 13: The Musical (2022) and Coroner (2019).Star Trek: Discovery
- Crystal Allen was born in California, where she now resides; however, she was raised in Camrose in Alberta Canada.
With dual Canadian/American citizenship, she has landed many leading roles. Crooked Arrows (2012) opposite Brandon Routh and Ghost Storm (2011) with Carlos Bernard, both to be released in spring of 2012.
Allen has also starred in the latest two sequels to their already hit film, Anaconda (1997), which have just been released. In Anaconda 3 & 4, Allen stars in the lead role of "Dr. Amanda Hayes", a scientist having to fight for what she believes in while holding firm to her integrity in these action-packed sequels.
She is also know for her portrayal of the "Orion Slave Girl D'nesh" on Bound (2005) and as "Navigator Yara" in the popular independent film, Star Trek: Of Gods and Men (2007).
Allen's additional notable performances were on hit TV shows such as Haven (2010), Prison Break (2005), Desperate Housewives (2004), Boston Legal (2004), Star Trek: Enterprise (2001), "NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service" (2003)_, Modern Men (2006), Sex and the City (1998), The Sopranos (1999), Ed (2000), and the feature film, Maid in Manhattan (2002). Allen was also well-received as the lead in the Hallmark movie, Falling in Love with the Girl Next Door (2006). One may also affectionately remember Allen as the Tic Tac spokeswoman a few years back. Previous to making her mark on screen, Allen studied dance for many years in NYC which then brought her to Japan and Monte Carlo. Her modeling career took her to Greece, London, Germany, and South Africa before ending back in NYC where she studied acting at the Lee Strasberg Institute. It's her love and commitment to the roles she plays which keeps Allen focused and successful which is evident in her short film festival hits, "Comic Con" and "Lake Arrowhead". Then, there are the Crystal Allen's dinner parties, where she shines in her passion for cooking up elaborate meals to host a wonderful evening with the most interesting group of friends from all over the world.Star Trek: Enterprise - Actress
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Coming up in 2024, Rachael will be seen again in Chucky Season 3, Star Trek Discovery for its final season, and will be guest starring on an episode of the new and highly anticipated, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent.
In 2023 Rachael appeared as a recurring guest in Chucky as the hard nosed turned charmed correctional officer Erica Dorsett to Jennifer Tilly's iconic Tiffany.
In 2022 Rachael surprised Trek viewers when she reappeared as a fan favourite Barzan, Commander Nhan in season 4 of Star Trek Discovery following seasons 2 and 3 playing the one-time red shirt turned Discovery's Security Chief. She also appeared as a Guest Star in Hudson and Rex alongside John Reardon and the very lovely Diesel- aka Rex
In 2021, Rachael joined the team of Nurses for their second season, airing on GlobalTV.
In 2019/20, she was a Recurring Guest Star in the final season of the well-loved sci-fi show Killjoys playing Warden Rennika, and appeared as a regular in the final season of Mary Kills People, playing the joyful yet terminal patient, Lucy Oliviera. She also had the pleasure of playing the comically dramatic Camille DeMello on an episode of Carter with Jerry O'Connell.
In 2018, she was a Guest Star in Dark Matter and returned for several episodes as the evil twin "Gretta" to the well-received "Blacksmith" on Wynonna Earp.
Prior to that, Rachael completed a fantastic run of ten episodes in the second season of The Art of More starring Dennis Quaid, Christian Cook, Cary Elwes, and Kate Bosworth. She can be seen in the feature film, Special Correspondents with Ricky Gervais and Eric Bana, and is also a recurring character in NBC's Heroes Reborn.
Following her success in Season 4 and 5, Rachael returned as Marlo Cruz, a police officer suffering from bipolar disorder, on ABC and Global TV's hit show, Rookie Blue in Season 6.
Rachael's other appearances include playing Paramedic Mills in the Bravo short Siren, Terri Price, a recurring character on CTV's series Played, and on CBC's Republic of Doyle as Lisa Younghusband. Other work includes Claire in the feature film Tru Love, Sgt. Erin White on CTV's The Listener, and undercover cop Charlene Francis, on Showcase's series, King.Star Trek: Discovery
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Dennis Andres (born 23 June 1987) is a German-Canadian actor and stuntman. He is best known for playing one of the lead roles of Ian Matthews on the CBC and Netflix hit show Workin' Moms.
After working a few theatre productions backstage, Andres took on a role as an actor in a theatre production at the Players Guild, performing the role of Jacob in the play Salt Water Moon.[4] Soon after, he sought out his first agent through a close friend, and began booking roles in TV and film.[5] He was cast in his first leading film role in Lady Psycho Killer in 2015.[6]
In 2016, Andres was cast as Ian Matthews, one of the fathers in Workin' Moms, a half-hour episodic written by the show's creator and lead actress, Catherine Reitman. He later reprised his role in seasons 2, 3, and 4.[7][8][9][10]
In 2018, he booked a supporting role as Justin Hayes opposite Hannah Simone in the pilot episode of The Greatest American Hero.[11] He has since appeared in a variety of television roles on shows including The Strain, The Good Witch, Star Trek: Discovery[12] and Diggstown.
In June 2020,[13] Andres starred alongside Sofia Carson and Enrico Colantoni in the Elissa Down-directed Netflix Original Feel the Beat.[14][15] He played the lead role in TV movies' Blueprint to the Heart as Brooks (2020), and Hint of Love, as Will Fryer (2020).
His latest project is the upcoming Colors of Love, where he plays the supportive big brother, Craig Harris, to Taylor, played by Jessica Lowndes. Also starring Chad Michael Murray, the film will be released in 2021.Star Trek: Discovery- Actor
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Justin has trained extensively in film and theatre, particularly studying the Warner Loughlin technique. He writes, produces and sometimes directs work with accolades. Most known for Soldiers of Earth, Influenced and Death of the Party. In 2021, he sold dark comedy Death of the Party which he wrote, co-produced and starred in for syndication.- June 2022
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Andreas Apergis has been working as an actor, director and translator for over twenty years in both French and English. Recent screen credits include Pawn Sacrifice, Ed Zwick's biopic about Bobby Fischer, Brian Singer's X-Men: Days of Future Past and Guy Maddin's Séances project. He played Commander Krone in Riddick 3 as well as the mercenary Ritter in Rolland Emmerich's White House Down. For television he has appeared in four seasons of Being Human, as Miro Cescu in Durham County 3 and has a recurring role in Timothy Sexton's Lifetime series The lottery . He has also been the voice in many video games, such as Cesare Borgia in Assassin's Creed Brotherhood, and Frank Pritchard in Deus Ex: Human Revolution. In 2009 he received a Best Actor Mecca award for his work in the original play Blessed are They. His directorial debut of Medea (produced by Scapegoat Carnivale Theatre) which he translated and starred in as Jason won best English Language production in 2011, while his second, a translation of Euripides The Bacchae won a total of nine awards including Best Actor and Best Production.Star Trek: Discovery- Amanda Arcuri was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She is an actress, known for Fingernails (2023), Party of Five (2020) and Do Not Reply (2019).Star Trek: Discovery
- Arista Arhin is an Emmy-nominated actress from Toronto, Canada. At the age of 10, Arista decided to pursue her passion for acting. Her first big break came when she was cast as Ozlyn in the award-winning children's live-action educational television series Odd Squad (TVOKids/PBS Kids). Since then, Arista has been cast as Young Michael Burnham in the latest reboot of the iconic television series Star Trek: Discovery (CBS), Alicia Windsor in the family comedy series Bajillionaires (Family Channel), Sam in the web series Lockdown (Sinking Ship/YouTube), and as Kasi in Parker Anderson/Amelia Parker (Marble Media). Outside of acting, Arista enjoys dancing, playing volleyball and softball, fashion, and travelling.Star Trek: Discovery
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JaNae was born in Toronto, Ontario on May 23, to an American mother and Guyanese/Canadian father, giving her dual citizenship. During high school, she joined the Improv team, as well as landing the lead role in the school production of "Cabaret". She entered the International Modeling and Talent Associations (IMTA) competition in L.A in 2004 and took home four awards, including "Actress of the year".
Her career started when wanting to be a track athlete, but after permanently hurting her leg, her life went a different direction, she always had a thing for the Arts but it did not really take effect until watching a film with Jada Pinkett Smith called "A Low Down Dirty Shame" It was the boldness and attitude of the female character that grabbed her interest in both her acting abilities and real life. From that point on she decided to focus in building her career, doing auditions for plays such as "The Kink in my Hair" and "The Lion King" winning call backs for both plays. She was discovered during a workshop by an agent while doing a monologue piece from the hit T.V. show "The Kink in my hair" This workshop discovery is now leading JaNae to becoming the strong bold female character that is launching her to stardomStar Trek: Discovery