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Ferengi
The Ferengi () are a fictional extraterrestrial species in the American science fiction franchise ''Star Trek''. They were devised in 1987 for the series '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'', played a prominent role in the following series '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'', and have made brief appearances in subsequent series such as '' Star Trek: Voyager'', '' Star Trek: Enterprise'', '' Star Trek: Discovery'', '' Star Trek: Lower Decks'' and '' Star Trek: Picard''. When launching ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' in 1987, Gene Roddenberry and the show's writers decided to introduce a new alien species to serve as antagonists for the crew of the USS ''Enterprise''-D. The Ferengi first appeared in " The Last Outpost", the show's fourth episode, which was set in the year 2364. The writers decided that the Ferengi ultimately failed to appear sufficiently menacing, instead replacing them with the Romulans and Borg as primary antagonists. Throughout the rest of the series, Ferengi char ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deep Space Nine
''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' (''DS9'') is an American science-fiction television series created by Rick Berman and Michael Piller. The fourth series in the ''Star Trek'' media franchise, it originally aired in syndication from January 3, 1993, to June 2, 1999, spanning 176 episodes over seven seasons. Set in the 24th century, when Earth is part of a United Federation of Planets, its narrative is centered on the eponymous space station Deep Space Nine, located adjacent to a wormhole connecting Federation territory to the Gamma Quadrant on the far side of the Milky Way galaxy. Following the success of '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'', Paramount Pictures commissioned a new series set in the ''Star Trek'' fictional universe. In creating ''Deep Space Nine'', Berman and Piller drew upon plot elements introduced in ''The Next Generation'', namely the conflict between two species, the Cardassians and the Bajorans. ''Deep Space Nine'' was the first ''Star Trek'' series to be crea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rom (Star Trek)
Rom is a recurring character on '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine''. He is played by Max Grodénchik. Rom is a Ferengi, the son of Keldar and Ishka. He is Quark's younger brother, and the father of Nog. On the show he is often used for comic relief, but over the show's run the character grows in importance. In the early seasons, he works at Quark's bar. Background Max Grodenchik previously played two different Ferengi characters in the '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'' episodes " Captain's Holiday" and " The Perfect Mate". While working on "Perfect Mate", the head of the makeup department Michael Westmore told Grodénchik about a new ''Star Trek'' series, that it would include a Ferengi as a series regular and that his agent should check for casting call coming in a few months time. Months later, Grodénchik read for the role of Quark at a large and busy casting call, but did not feel the audition went well and did not expect to hear back, forgetting about it. A few weeks l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quark (Star Trek)
Quark is a fictional character in the American television series ''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine''. He was played by Armin Shimerman and is a member of the extraterrestrial race known as the Ferengi, who are stereotypically capitalist and motivated only by profit. Depiction Quark was introduced on television in 1993, in the two-part ''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' premiere "Emissary (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), Emissary". Talking about his depiction of Quark, Shimerman said the character developed significantly during the start of the sixth season of ''Deep Space Nine'', during a story arc in which the Dominion (Star Trek), Dominion took control of the Deep Space Nine station: Max Grodénchik, who was cast as Quark's brother Rom (Star Trek), Rom, originally auditioned for the role of Quark; he later said, "I got to know Armin a bit during the audition process. He had so much more history with the show." Karen Westerfield did the makeup for Quark during all of ''Star Trek: Deep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nog (Star Trek)
Nog, played by Aron Eisenberg, is a recurring character on the science fiction television series ''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' (''DS9''). A member of the profit-driven alien species known as the Ferengi, he becomes the first Ferengi to join Starfleet, where he excels as first a cadet, and then an officer. He is the nephew of the Ferengi bartender Quark (Star Trek), Quark, a major character on the series; the son of Quark's brother Rom (Star Trek), Rom; and a close friend of Jake Sisko, the son of ''Deep Space Nine''s protagonist Benjamin Sisko. Episodes of the series often paired Nog with Jake. Nog is the main character in the episode "It's Only a Paper Moon (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), It's Only a Paper Moon", which was noted for exploring his recovery from post-traumatic stress disorder. Fictional character biography In the ''Star Trek'' universe, Nog was born to Rom (Star Trek), Rom and Prinadora on Ferenginar in 2353. Later, he moved with his father to ''Deep Space Nine (s ... [...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] |
Max Grodénchik
Max Grodénchik (born November 12, 1952), also known as Michael Grodénchik, is an American stage, film, and television actor, best known for his role as Rom, a recurring character on the television series '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine''. Biography Born to a Jewish family in New York City, Grodénchik worked in theater during the 1980s as Michael Grodénchik, where his performances received notice. Of his 1980 performance in John O'Keefe's ''All Night Long'', ''Sarasota Herald-Tribune'' art reviewer Marcia Corbino wrote that Grodénchik was an intriguing actor who had "an enchanting, mobile comic face on which aberrant emotions flicker, spread, retreat, retrench and explode with a single instant." Television Grodénchik is best known for his portrayal of the character Rom in '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine''. He had previously auditioned for the role of Rom's brother Quark, but the role was given to Armin Shimerman. Grodénchik was instead hired to play the "Pit Boss" in charg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romulans
The Romulans () are an extraterrestrials in fiction, extraterrestrial race in the American science fiction franchise ''Star Trek''. Their adopted home world is Romulus, and within the same star system they have settled a sister planet Remus. Their original home world, Vulcan (Star Trek)#Homeworld, Vulcan, was renamed Ni'Var later in canon. They first appeared in the series ''Star Trek: The Original Series, Star Trek'' (1966–1969). They have appeared in most subsequent ''Star Trek'' releases, including ''Star Trek: The Animated Series, The Animated Series'', ''Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Next Generation'', ''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Deep Space Nine'', ''Star Trek: Voyager, Voyager'', ''Star Trek: Enterprise, Enterprise'', ''Star Trek: Discovery, Discovery'', ''Star Trek: Picard, Picard'', ''Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Strange New Worlds'', and ''Star Trek: Lower Decks, Lower Decks''. They appear in the ''Star Trek'' Star Trek (film series), feature films ''Star Trek V ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aron Eisenberg
Aron Eisenberg (January 6, 1969 – September 21, 2019) was an American actor and podcaster known for his role as Nog on '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine''. Early life Eisenberg was born January 6, 1969. He was born with only one partially functioning kidney, limiting his height, and received a kidney transplant at the age of 14. Eisenberg studied theatre at Moorpark College in Moorpark, California. Career Eisenberg appeared on TV shows including '' Tales from the Crypt'', '' Amityville: The Evil Escapes'', '' Parker Lewis Can't Lose'', ''The Wonder Years'', and ''General Hospital''. He guest-starred in "Motherly Love", an episode of '' Brotherly Love''. Eisenberg was a recurring guest star on the '90s TV series ''The Secret World of Alex Mack'', in which he played the character Jerry. He appeared in films such as ''The Liars' Club'', '' Puppet Master III'', ''Streets'', and ''The Horror Show''. Eisenberg is most recognized for his recurring role as Nog, a Ferengi, throug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Herbert Wright (producer)
Herbert J. Wright (November 9, 1946 – August 24, 2005) was a science fiction author and television director and producer. He was born in Keokuk, Iowa. His most notable works were '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'' and '' War of the Worlds''. He directed a few episodes of the latter series and wrote and directed the season finale "The Angel of Death," which guest-starred his second wife Elaine Giftos. Among ''Star Trek'' fans he is known as the "Father of the Ferengi". Wright graduated from Yale with honors in 1969. After which he moved to Hollywood and working in the filmmaking industry. He also studied in Japan as an AFS/American Field Service exchange student, during which he met with director Akira Kurosawa, and began his lifelong study of martial arts. Career Wright's works include Rod Serling's ''Night Gallery'', '' Cadillacs and Dinosaurs'', ''Stingray'', ''Hunter'', '' McCloud'', and the '' Flipper'' revival series. He also worked on (off television) ''Mars and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Farang
Farang () is a Persian word that originally referred to the Franks (the major Germanic people) and later came to refer to Western or Latin Europeans in general. The word is borrowed from Old French or Latin , which are also the source of Modern English ''France, French''. The Western European and Eastern worlds came into prolonged contact with each other during the crusades and the establishment of the Crusader states. Many crusaders spoke (Old) French and were from the territory of modern France; while others came from other regions, such as modern Italy or England. In any case, the period predated the idea of the nation state in Europe. ''Frank'' or its equivalent term were used by both Medieval Greeks and Easterners to refer to any crusader or Latin Christian. From the 12th century onwards, it was the standard term for Western Christians in the Eastern world. Through trading networks, the Persian term ''farang'' and related words such as '' Frangistan'' () were sprea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Borg
The Borg are an alien group that appear as recurring antagonists in the ''Star Trek'' fictional universe. They are Cyborg, cybernetic organisms (cyborgs) linked in a Group mind (science fiction), hive mind called "The Collective". The Borg co-opt the technology and knowledge of List of Star Trek races, other alien species to the Collective through the process of "#Assimilation, assimilation": forcibly transforming individual beings into "drones" by injecting nanomachine, nanoprobes into their bodies and surgically augmenting them with cybernetic components. The Borg's ultimate goal is "achieving perfection".Star Trek: First Contact Aside from being recurring antagonists in the ''Star Trek: The Next Generation, Next Generation'' television series, they are depicted as the main threat in the film ''Star Trek: First Contact''. In addition, they played major roles in the ''Star Trek: Voyager, Voyager'' and ''Star Trek: Picard, Picard'' series. The Borg have become a symbol in popu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Firangi
''Firangi'' () is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language historical comedy film written and directed by Rajiev Dhingra. It stars Kapil Sharma, who is also the producer, along with Ishita Dutta and Monica Gill. The film was shot primarily in Punjab and Rajasthan and had a worldwide release on 1 December 2017. The film received mixed reviews from critics. Plot In the 1920s, Mangatram "Manga" is an uneducated, jobless young man who dreams of joining the Police Force but fails at every attempt made to do so. During a visit to the village ''Naku Guda'' for his friend Heera's wedding, Manga comes across Sargi and falls in love with her, but being jobless Manga is unable to move forward with his relationship with Sargi. Manga was born with a unique ability that he could cure anyone's back-ache with a simple kick to the buttocks. One day he manages to cure Englishman Mark Daniel of his back-ache using the same technique. Impressed, Mark offers him a job in the Police Force, which Manga happi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
