Over the years, science fiction fans have watched and revised Star Trek: Voyager. Actors who performed the main roles showed themselves in other projects, but many remember them precisely on this series.
Robert Picardo
The actor, who gave his voice to the Doctor and appeared in one of the series in the role of Lewis Zimmermann, from early childhood dreamed of acting in films. But his parents considered this profession to be frivolous and did not want such a life for their son, despite his talent. The fate of the future actor was decided by a meeting with the famous composer Leonard Bernstein.
After that, the life of a young man changed dramatically. At 19, he entered Yale University. Having received a bachelor's degree, the young actor began to try his hand at the theater. Like many actors in the series Star Trek: Voyager, Robert Picardo got his first experience playing on stage.
The theater brought the first glory to the young actor. First, he became recognizable among fans of this art form, and then tried his hand in front of the camera. During his career, Picardo starred in almost two hundred films, including Gremlins 2 and Star Wars.
Roxanne dawson
The series Star Trek: Voyager was popular among viewers of different ages. Actors who performed the main roles became famous. But for many of them, this project was the only successful one. Among such actors and the performer of the role of B'Elanna Torres Roxanne Dawson.
Dawson began her career in musicals and pretty quickly became a favorite among theatergoers. But this actress was not enough. She also wanted to become famous for her roles in films and TV shows. In order to test his strength and make money, Dawson took almost all the offers. She managed to play both supporting roles, and in episodes, and even the main roles. But still the series "Star Trek" was the most successful project in her career.
Unlike each other, people starred in the TV series Star Trek: Voyagers. Actors were able to prove themselves not only in films and series, but also in other areas of art. Roxanne Dawson discovered the talent of a writer and published three science fiction books.
However, not acting, but directing and producing became Dawson's road to success. She participated in the creation of such illustrious TV shows as Charmed, Mentalist, and Heroes. Roxanne also made her own film. In addition, she acted as the director of several Deceive Me series.
Robert Beltran
Many Star Trek: Voyager actors began their career in theater. Robert Beltran, who played the role of commander Chakotay in the series, was no exception. It was the theatrical stage and work with the audience that became the real love for the actor. However, he managed to prove himself in front of the camera.
The series "Star Trek: Voyager" the actors called their main project. Robert Beltran aroused public interest and, thanks to his role in science fiction, attracted new spectators to the theater. After participating in Star Trek, he appeared several times in small roles on the screens. However, the love of the scene overpowered. Then he stopped acting and returned to the roots.
Beltran not only performs on stage himself, but is also engaged in staging classical works.
Ethan Phillips
Before participating in the series Star Trek: Voyager, the actors also starred in other projects. Ethan Phillips managed to establish himself in the series of films “Critters”. In the science fiction series about traveling through the vast expanses of the universe, the actor played the role of an alien Nilix. It is not easy to recognize him in makeup, however, the appearance of this actor at various conferences caused delight among fans of the project.
After filming the TV series Star Trek: Voyager, whose actors and roles have been featured many times in science fiction magazines, Phillips did not end his career. He has appeared in several series and films. The actor played with famous colleagues and worked with cult directors. For example, he was featured in the Woody Allen movie Irrational Man, playing with Emma Stone and Joaquin Phoenix.
Jerry Ryan
Actors are considered one of the main components of the success of the series "Star Trek: Voyager". Photos of the composition adorned the covers of many magazines. And among all, the charming Jerry Ryan, who played Seven of Nine, a girl from the Borg race, stood out especially.
For Jerry, participation in the science fiction series has become the step of the ladder leading to the career of the star of the series. Before the role of an alien, the actress already appeared on the screens, but it was this role that attracted the attention of not only viewers, but also directors and scriptwriters. When the filming of the science fiction project was completed, Ryan offered a role written specifically for her. After that, the actress played in the film “To hell with love!” In which she received her first major role.
Jerry Ryan earned popularity among the younger generation of viewers after her role in the indie comedy The Last Man on Earth. In this project, she played the role of the only woman remaining on the planet.
Kate Mulgrew
Many viewers fell in love with the strong and courageous Katherine Janeway, the captain of the ship. She was played by American actress Kate Mulgrew. The actress began to act quite early, but the first roles did not bring her success. She appeared as a supporting character or guest actress. A real breakthrough was the participation in the series "Star Trek: Voyager." Kate has become an idol for almost all spectators.
However, after the success of the series, Kate disappeared from the screens for a long time. She appeared with soft roles in the series, which were not widely known. Expecting an interesting project, the actress refused further filming and returned to the theater.
In 2015, Kate got the role of the Russian prisoner Galina Reznikova, nicknamed Red in the series “Orange is the hit of the season”. For the sake of this project, the actress changed her hair, dyed her hair red and for a long time improved the Russian language. The role of Reznikova returned Mulgrew to its former glory. She became an idol for many viewers and spectators, thanks to her bright and ambiguous character.
The series "Star Trek: Voyager" became the main project in the filmography of each of the actors who starred in it. Unfortunately, for many, he became the only victory. However, among the cast there were those who were able to increase their popularity.