Prolific actor René Auberjonois has ed away at age 79. In a career spanning over six decades, the actor’s performances were seen on the small screen, the big screen, and on Broadway. To many, he is best known for his portrayal of the enigmatic Star Trek franchise. He is also known for his memorable ing roles on shows like Benson and Boston Legal.
Born in 1940, in New York, Auberjonois would begin his long career in show business by working with several different theater companies. This included the respected Arena Stage in Washington D.C. In 1970, Auberjonois landed the first of several roles that would mark his tenure in show business. He starred in The Little Mermaid, voicing the chef who attempted to make a meal out of Sebastian.
As reported by Boston Legal. Shatner was one of the many who ed Auberjonois on social media.
Fans are ing Auberjonois as well, tweeting about his contributions to the world of Star Trek and his of the fandom. He was a regular at conventions, raising money for Doctors Without Borders. He also had a funny, affectionate way of g autographs with a drawing of Odo’s bucket, the container his character would use when he needed to regenerate, which showed the actor’s sense of humor about the character that arguably brought him the most prominence.
Auberjonois would remain active in front of the camera. In recent years, he’s popped up in shows like Madam Secretary and The Librarians. On the big screen, he worked with director Kelly Reichardt on the drama film First Cow. It will be released in March 2020. His final film, titled Cortex, is currently in post-production.
Auberjonois is survived by his wife of 56 years, writer Judith Auberjonois, and his children Rèmy-Luc and Tessa.
RIP René Auberjonois: June 1, 1940 – December 8, 2019
Source: Variety, William Shatner, George Takei, Paul F. Tompkins