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Worf's Forehead: Stolen Prop Led to Iconic Look
1 Sep
Summary
- Worf's iconic Klingon forehead was redesigned after the original was stolen.
- The original forehead design evolved from earlier Star Trek films.
- The replacement forehead became the definitive look for the character.
The definitive Klingon forehead design for Worf on "Star Trek: The Next Generation" originated from an unexpected event: theft. Between the show's first and second seasons, the original prosthetic makeup for Worf's forehead was stolen.
Faced with this loss, the makeup team was compelled to create a replacement. This new design, though similar to the original, was a redesign that would ultimately define the character's appearance for the remainder of the series.
The evolution of Worf's forehead began long before "TNG." The Klingon facial design was first established in the 1979 film "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" and further developed in "Star Trek III: The Search For Spock" released in 1984.
