Mark Lenard
Biography
Mark Lenard was an American actor born on October 15, 1924, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He primarily worked in television. Lenard had a known presence in the Star Trek universe, playing various roles including a Klingon, a Romulan, and a Vulcan in the original 1960s Star Trek TV show. He also played Sarek, Spock's Vulcan father, in several Star Trek movies and later TV shows. Lenard passed away on November 22, 1996, in New York City, New York, USA. He had a career spanning numerous credits, with a total of 46 known credits.
Career overview
Mark Lenard was an American actor, primarily in television. He was born on October 15, 1924, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Lenard's acting career spanned multiple roles in the Star Trek universe, including appearances in the original 1960s TV show and several movies.
In the original Star Trek TV show, Lenard played a Klingon, a Romulan, and a Vulcan. He also played Sarek, Spock's Vulcan father, in several Star Trek movies and later TV shows. Lenard's performances in these roles have become iconic in the Star Trek franchise.
Throughout his career, Lenard appeared in numerous television shows and films. He accumulated 46 known credits, showcasing his versatility as an actor. Lenard passed away on November 22, 1996, at the age of 72, in New York City, New York, USA.
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53 titles- Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991) as Sarek
- The Radicals (1989) as Eberhard Hoffman
- In the Heat of the Night (1988)
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Sarek
- Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) as Sarek
- Otherworld (1985) as Commander Perel Sightings
- Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) as Ambassador Sarek
- Back to the Planet of the Apes (1980) as Urko
- Farewell to the Planet of the Apes (1980) as Urko
- The Forgotten City of the Planet of the Apes (1980) as Urko
- Treachery and Greed on the Planet of the Apes (1980) as Urko
- Life, Liberty and Pursuit on the Planet of the Apes (1980) as Urko
- Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979) as Ambassador Duvoe
- Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) as Klingon Captain
- Cliffhangers (1979) as Emperor Thorval
- The Secret Empire (1979) as Emperor Thorval
- Getting Married (1978) as Mr. Bloom
- The Incredible Hulk (1977)
- Annie Hall (1977) as Navy Officer
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) as Peter Ingalls
- Planet of the Apes (1974) as Urko
- The Magician (1973) as Foley
- Star Trek (1973) as Sarek (voice) (uncredited)
- Outrage! (1973) as Mr. Chandler
- The Bob Newhart Show (1972) as Earl Stanley Plummer
- Search (1972)
- Alias Smith and Jones (1971)
- Noon Sunday (1970) as Jason Cootes
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Yoshio Nagata
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Rogloff
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Dan Bok
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Commander Hawkins
- Here Come the Brides (1968) as Aaron Stempel
- Hang 'em High (1968) as Prosecutor
- Mannix (1967)
- Judd, for the Defense (1967)
- Cimarron Strip (1967)
- Star Trek (1966) as Sarek
- Star Trek (1966) as Romulan Commander
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Colonel Bakram
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Felipe Mora
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Col. Luis Cardoza
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Aristo Skora
- Felony Squad (1966)
- Jericho (1966) as Philippe
- The Wild Wild West (1965)
- Run for Your Life (1965) as Col. Sebastian Peralta
- The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965) as Balthazar
- Another World (1964)
- The Power and the Glory (1963)
- The Defenders (1961) as Assistant District Attorney Holloman
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Ira Stonecipher
- Search for Tomorrow (1951)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mark Lenard best known for?
Mark Lenard is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991), Toy Story (1995), Paris, Texas (1984), Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986).
When and where was Mark Lenard born?
Mark Lenard was born on October 15, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. They passed away on November 22, 1996.
How many credits does Mark Lenard have?
Mark Lenard has accumulated over 53 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 1991.
What is Mark Lenard's background in cinema and television?
Mark Lenard was an American actor born on October 15, 1924, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He primarily worked in television. Lenard had a known presence in the Star Trek universe, playing various roles including a Klingon, a Romulan, and a Vulcan in the original 1960s Star Trek TV show. He also played Sarek, Spock's Vulca...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Sarek — aged about 62
- Star Trek (1966) as Sarek — aged about 41
- Star Trek (1966) as Romulan Commander — aged about 41
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) as Peter Ingalls — aged about 49
- Annie Hall (1977) as Navy Officer — aged about 52
- Judd, for the Defense (1967) — aged about 42
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