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Star Trek TNG Cast: Where Are They Now?
22 Jul
Summary
- Patrick Stewart reprises Professor X role in Avengers: Doomsday (2026).
- Jonathan Frakes directed multiple Star Trek series episodes.
- Brent Spiner starred in Independence Day films and TV roles.
Since Star Trek: The Next Generation, its beloved cast has pursued varied and successful careers. Patrick Stewart, who played Captain Jean-Luc Picard, has continued his iconic role as Professor X, with a future appearance in Avengers: Doomsday slated for 2026. He also recently concluded his Star Trek: Picard series.
Jonathan Frakes, who portrayed Commander Riker, has built a substantial directing career, helming multiple episodes across various Star Trek series and feature films. Brent Spiner, famous for his portrayal of the android Data, achieved significant recognition for his role in the Independence Day films and has since appeared in numerous television projects.
Other cast members have also thrived. Gates McFadden reprised her role as Dr. Beverly Crusher in "Star Trek: Picard" and "Star Trek: Prodigy." LeVar Burton, known for Geordi La Forge, continues his advocacy for literacy through "LeVar Burton Reads" and hosted "Trivial Pursuit."
Marina Sirtis, who played Counselor Deanna Troi, has had roles in films like "Crash" and voiced characters in the "Mass Effect" video game series. Michael Dorn, as Worf, holds the record for the most prolific Star Trek actor, appearing in "Deep Space Nine" and numerous films, while also establishing himself as a prominent voice actor.
Wil Wheaton, who played Wesley Crusher, now hosts "The Ready Room" after-show and appeared in "Star Trek: Picard" and "Star Trek: Prodigy." He also gained a new following with a fictionalized self-role on "The Big Bang Theory."
