Celebrity Cameos in Star Trek: Enterprise
Celebrity Cameos in Star Trek: Enterprise
Star Trek: Enterprise, the flagship of the Star Trek franchise's 2150s setting, featured a number of notable actors in cameo appearances and guest roles. These cameos played a significant role in bridging the series to the broader Star Trek universe and celebrating its legacy. Below are some of the renowned actors who made appearances in the show.
Notable Guest Appearances
John Billingsley - Known for his iconic role as Dr. Phlox, John Billingsley was a cast member who also appeared in various Star Trek series, including cameos in Star Trek: Enterprise.
Scott Bakula - While he played the lead role as Captain Jonathan Archer, Scott Bakula is a well-known actor from other series such as Quantum Leap.
Jolene Blalock - She portrayed T'Pol, a main character whose portrayal became iconic in the series.
Robert Picardo - He made a guest appearance as The Doctor from Star Trek: Voyager in the episode.
Michael Dorn - Famous for his role as Worf in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine, Dorn was a notable presence in the Enterprise series.
Dominique Tipper - Although not in a traditional cameo role, she has been involved in Star Trek conventions and discussions about the series, adding a unique connection to the fan community.
Supernova Cameo: Steven Hawking
Dr. Steven Hawking, the renowned physicist, made a guest appearance in the episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation titled “Descent,” where he portrayed a holodeck version of himself sharing a meal with Data, Albert Einstein, and Isaac Newton. Hawking also appeared in Stargate Atlantis, The Simpsons, and The Big Bang Theory.
Other Memorable Cameos
While not an actor in the traditional sense, former Los Angeles Lakers player James Worthy was a notable guest star. Other actors who made cameo appearances include:
Keith Carradine and Dean Stockwell, both from Quantum Leap Peter Weller from RoboCop, who later appeared in the Kelvin universe as well Daniel Dae Kim, known for his roles in Lost and Allegiant Susie Plakson, who appeared as four different aliens on four different Trek series Teri Hatcher from Lois and Clark Ashley Judd Vanessa Williams Joan Collins Kirsten Dunst Jason Alexander from Seinfeld Sarah Silverman Gabrielle Union Former Los Angeles Lakers player James Worthy Kelsey Grammar Ed Begley Jr. Sally Kellerman Michael McKean Matthew Frewer Teri Garr Bebe Neuwirth Mick Fleetwood Iggy Pop King Abdullah II Bin Al-Hussein, a renowned Trek fanThese cameos not only added depth and entertainment value to the show but also helped to connect Star Trek: Enterprise to the larger Star Trek universe, celebrating its rich history and legacy.