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Farpoint Convention
Farpoint is an American science-fiction convention held since 1993 in Hunt Valley, Maryland. The convention is fan-run, differentiating it from larger, profit-making ventures, and organized by the 501(c)3 nonprofit Farpoint Foundation. Typical programming includes panel discussions, a competitive masquerade, fan videos, an art show, filkingErik Davis, "True Believers", ''TV Guide's Star Trek Four Generations'', Spring, 1995 and celebrity guest appearances. It is a successor convention to ClipperCon (1984-1989) and OktoberTrek (1990-1992). The most recent Farpoint was held on February 7-9, 2025. Locations and Dates ''*Attendance does not include dealers and guest numbers'' ''**Convention was not held'' History From 1993 to 1997, the convention was held in the Hunt Valley Inn. In 1998 the convention was held in the Baltimore Omni. After 1998, the convention went back to the Hunt Valley Inn until 2008. Farpoint was created by Beverly Ott Volker in early 1993. This convention was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Science Fiction
Science fiction (often shortened to sci-fi or abbreviated SF) is a genre of speculative fiction that deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts. These concepts may include information technology and robotics, biological manipulations, space exploration, time travel, Parallel universes in fiction, parallel universes, and extraterrestrials in fiction, extraterrestrial life. The genre often explores human responses to the consequences of projected or imagined scientific advances. Science fiction is related to fantasy (together abbreviated wikt:SF&F, SF&F), Horror fiction, horror, and superhero fiction, and it contains many #Subgenres, subgenres. The genre's precise Definitions of science fiction, definition has long been disputed among authors, critics, scholars, and readers. Major subgenres include hard science fiction, ''hard'' science fiction, which emphasizes scientific accuracy, and soft science fiction, ''soft'' science fiction, which focuses on social sciences. Other no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tim Russ
Timothy Darrell Russ (born June 22, 1956) is an American actor, musician, screenwriter, director and amateur astronomer. He is best known for his roles as Lieutenant Commander Tuvok on '' Star Trek: Voyager'', Robert Johnson in '' Crossroads'' (1986), Casey in '' East of Hope Street'' (1998), Frank on ''Samantha Who?'', Principal Franklin on the Nickelodeon sitcom ''iCarly'', and D. C. Montana on '' The Highwaymen'' (1987–1988). He appeared in '' The Rookie: Feds'' (2022) and reprised his role as Captain Tuvok on Season 3 of '' Star Trek: Picard''. Early life, family and education Russ was born in Washington, D.C., on June 22, 1956, to a government employee mother and a U.S. Air Force officer father. He spent part of his childhood in Turkey. He attended his senior year of high school at Rome Free Academy, from which he graduated in 1974. He graduated from St. Edward's University with a degree in theater arts. He additionally attended graduate school at Illinois State Univ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Armin Shimerman
Armin Shimerman (born November 5, 1949) is an American actor known for his role as Quark (Star Trek), Quark the Ferengi in the ''Star Trek'' franchise, appearing as the character in all seven seasons of ''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' (1993–1999). He also had a recurring role as Principal Snyder in the first three seasons of ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' (1997–1999), and voiced General Skarr and other characters in the animated series ''The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy'' (2001–2007), Doctor Nefarious in the ''Ratchet & Clank'' video-game series, and Andrew Ryan (BioShock), Andrew Ryan in the ''BioShock (series), BioShock'' video-game series. Early life Shimerman was born into a Jewish family in Lakewood Township, New Jersey, Lakewood, New Jersey, on November 5, 1949, the son of accountant Susan and house painter Herbert Shimerman. When he was 15, he moved with his family to Los Angeles, where his mother enrolled him in a drama group in an effort to expand his social circl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philip Anglim
Philip Anglim is an American actor. He is best known for his performance as John Merrick in the stage and television versions of '' The Elephant Man'', a role for which he received a Best Actor nomination in the 1979 Tony Awards. Other notable roles include the title role in ''Macbeth'' on Broadway and Dane O'Neill, the ill-fated love child who grew up to follow in his unknown father's footsteps on the path to the priesthood in the television mini-series '' The Thorn Birds''. He also had a recurring guest role as the Bajoran priest Vedek Bareil on '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine''. Biography Anglim's father, a Catholic of Irish descent, worked as a patent attorney, and his mother, Paule Anglim, was of French-Jewish descent and was a San Francisco art dealer. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robin Curtis
Robin Curtis (born ) is an American actress. She is best known for replacing Kirstie Alley in the role of Vulcan Lieutenant Saavik in the film '' Star Trek III: The Search for Spock''. Early years Curtis is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Curtis; her hometown is New York Mills, New York. She has two brothers. In 1974 she graduated from New York Mills Union Free School, where she acted in plays. She graduated from the State University of New York at Oswego in 1978, majoring in theater and communications. Career Film Curtis' first film was ''Ghost Story'' (1981). Next she starred as Vulcan Lieutenant Saavik in '' Star Trek III: The Search for Spock'' (1984). Her performance in the film drew a mixed reception from Trek fans. For ''The Search for Spock'', Curtis was paid $30,000. She reprised the role of Saavik for a brief appearance in '' Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home'' (1986). In the 1990s, Curtis was in '' Hexed'', '' The Unborn 2'', ''Babyfever'', '' Bloodfist VI: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andreas Katsulas
Andrew Katsulas (May 18, 1946February 13, 2006), known professionally as Andreas Katsulas, was an American film and television actor, most recognized for portrayals of Narn Ambassador G'Kar on the American science fiction television series ''Babylon 5'' and Romulan Commander Tomalak on '' Star Trek: The Next Generation''. Life and career Born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1946, to a working-class Greek American family, Katsulas earned a master's degree in theatre from Indiana University Bloomington. He started an acting career that took him from South American barrios to Lincoln Center. From 1971 to 1986, he toured with Peter Brook's International Theatre Company, performing improvisational and prepared theater pieces. In 1981 and 1982, he appeared on the CBS daytime drama (soap opera) ''Guiding Light'' as Lucien Goff. Katsulas appeared in various films, including ''The Sicilian'', ''Next of Kin'', '' Someone to Watch Over Me'', ''Sunset'', '' Hot Shots! Part Deux'', and ''Executiv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mary Kay Adams
Mary Kay Adams (born September 12, 1962) is an American actress. She is best knowing for playing the roles of India von Halkein on the CBS soap opera ''Guiding Light'' (1984 to 1987, return appearances from 1990 to 2005) and Na'Toth on the science fiction television series ''Babylon 5'' (1994 to 1995). She also had a recurring role as Grilka on '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' (1994 and 1996). Early life Adams was born and raised in Middletown Township, New Jersey. She did so well academically that she was allowed to skip a grade. She was the president of many clubs during her high school years and involved in theater. Adams graduated from Mater Dei High School in 1979. She attended Emerson College, where she was a sister of Sigma Pi Theta and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Career After graduating from college, Adams moved to New York and joined a Shakespearean repertory company. Within a year, she was cast as India Von Halkein, a jet-setting baroness, on the C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Colbert
Robert Louis Colbert (born July 26, 1931) is an American actor best known for his leading role as Dr. Doug Phillips on the ABC television series ''The Time Tunnel'' and his two appearances as Brent Maverick, a third Maverick brother in the ABC/Warner Brothers western '' Maverick''. Early years Robert Louis Colbert was born in Long Beach, California, on July 26, 1931, the son of Helena (née Gorman) and Clarence Colbert. He began acting when he was a soldier based on the Japanese island of Okinawa. He was a clerk typist with a Military Police unit and also worked as a disc jockey for radio station KSBK in the evenings. A woman in Air Force Special Services heard his voice and recruited him to act in a performance of ''The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial''. He gained acting experience with the Portland (Oregon) Repertory Theater. Film and television career Warner Bros. and ''Maverick'' Colbert appeared in a number of minor films, including ''Have Rocket, Will Travel'' with the Thr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Darren
James William Ercolani (June 8, 1936 – September 2, 2024), known by his stage name James Darren, was an American television and film actor, television director, and singer. During the late 1950s and early 1960s, he had notable starring and supporting roles in films including the youth and beach-culture film '' Gidget'' (1959) and its sequels. He also appeared in '' The Gene Krupa Story'' (1959), '' All the Young Men'' (1960), '' The Guns of Navarone'' (1961), and '' Diamond Head'' (1962). As a teen pop singer, he sang hit singles including " Goodbye Cruel World" in 1961. He later became more active in television, starring as Dr. Anthony Newman in the science fiction series ''The Time Tunnel'' (1966–1967). He had the regular role of Officer James Corrigan in the police drama '' T. J. Hooker'' (1982–1986) and performed as Vic Fontaine, a recurring role in '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' (1998–1999). Early life James William Ercolani was born in Philadelphia, on June 8, 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Jurasik
Peter Jurasik ( ; born April 25, 1950) is an American actor known for his television roles as Londo Mollari in the 1990s science fiction series ''Babylon 5'' and Sid the Snitch on the 1980s series ''Hill Street Blues'' and its short-lived spinoff '' Beverly Hills Buntz''. Peter Jurasik also portrayed Oberon Geiger, Diana's boss, in the T.V. series '' Sliders''. Personal life Jurasik was born in Queens, New York. He is the third of four children. He attended the University of New Hampshire, where he appeared in several plays. He lives with his wife and son in Wilmington, North Carolina, and teaches acting for the camera in the Theatre Department and the Film Studies Department at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Career Acting Jurasik is best known for playing Londo Mollari on ''Babylon 5''. He has guest-starred as an ornithologist in one episode of ''MacGyver'', CID investigator Captain Triplett in two episodes of ''M*A*S*H'', and Dr. Oberon Geiger on three epi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert O'Reilly
Robert O'Reilly (born March 25, 1950) is an American film, stage, and television actor who has appeared in a variety of roles. He appeared in the ''Star Trek'' franchise for over ten years, primarily in his recurring role on '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'' and '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' as Chancellor Gowron, the leader of the Klingon Empire. He has also appeared in over 100 films and television episodes, and has acted on Broadway and at Carnegie Hall. His links with the Colony Theatre Company resulted in his receiving a Drama-Logue Award in 1981 for directing the play ''Getting Out''. Career O'Reilly has appeared in over a hundred films and television episodes, primarily as either the antagonist or as a villain. The television series he has appeared in include ''Cheers'', ''Darkroom'', '' Knight Rider'', ''The Fall Guy'', ''Sledge Hammer!'', ''MacGyver'', '' In the Heat of the Night'', ''NYPD Blue'', and twice in ''Dallas''. His film appearances include the Jim Carrey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephen Furst
Stephen Furst (born Stephen Nelson Feuerstein; May 8, 1954 – June 16, 2017) was an American actor, director and producer. After gaining attention with his featured role as Kent "Flounder" Dorfman in the comedy film '' National Lampoon's Animal House'' and its spin-off television series '' Delta House'', he went on to be a regular as Dr. Elliot Axelrod in the medical drama series ''St. Elsewhere'' from 1983 to 1988, and as Centauri diplomatic attaché Vir Cotto in the science fiction series ''Babylon 5'' from 1994 to 1998. Other notable film roles included the college comedy '' Midnight Madness'' (1980), as a team leader in an all-night mystery game, the action thriller ''Silent Rage'' (1982), as deputy to a sheriff played by Chuck Norris, and the comedy '' The Dream Team'' (1989), as a good-natured psychiatric patient. Early life Born Stephen Nelson Feuerstein in Norfolk, Virginia, on May 8, 1954, Furst attended Virginia Commonwealth University. He was Jewish. Career Ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
