'Star Trek: Deep Space 9' star Rene Auberjonois dead at 79
Reuters
Published:
December 8, 2019
Updated:
December 8, 2019 7:18 PM EST
Rene Auberjonois arrives to the 11th annual PRISM Awards at the Beverly Hills Hotel on April 24, 2007, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Charley Gallay / Getty Images
LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) — Rene Auberjonois, best known for his roles in Boston Legal and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, died at his home in Los Angeles due to metastatic lung cancer. He was 79.
His son Remy-Luc confirmed the news to the Associated Press.
Auberjonois was a prolific television actor, appearing as Paul Lewiston in 71 episodes of Boston Legal and as Clayton Runnymede Endicott III in ABC’s long-running sitcom Benson — a role that earned him an Emmy nomination for best supporting actor in a comedy in 1984. He played shape-shifter Changeling Odo in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and carried that role into video games, voicing Odo in Harbinger and The Fallen. His appearance as Judge Mantz in ABC’s The Practice earned him another Emmy nod for guest actor in a drama in 2001.
His guest roles were numerous, appearing on classics like Murder, She Wrote, The Jeffersons, The Outer Limits, L.A. Law, Stargate SG-1, Frasier, and the more recent hit It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
His first film role came with M*A*S*H, in which he played Father Mulcahy in the first of several collaborations with Robert Altman. He would go on appear in Altman’s revisionist Western classic McCabe & Mrs. Miller, Brewster McCloud, and Images. Other film credits include Roy Bagley in 1976’s King Kong and Reverend Oliver in The Patriot, as well as parts in Batman Forever, Eyes of Laura Mars and Walker.
We are deeply saddened to report the passing of René Auberjonois. #StarTrek #StarTrekFamily http://t.co/ySVTLSERIA
— Star Trek (@StarTrek) December 8, 2019
Before his entry into Hollywood, Auberjonois worked in theatre, earning a Tony for best lead actor in a musical for his role opposite Katharine Hepburn in Coco. He received further Tony nominations for 1973’s The Good Doctor, 1984’s Big River, and 1989’s City of Angels.
Auberjonois was also known for his voice roles, particularly in 1989’s Disney Renaissance hit The Little Mermaid, in which he voices Chef Louis and sang the memorable Les Poissons. Fans of The Princess Diaries would recognize him as the voice of Mia Thermopolis’ father, Prince Philippe Renaldi, in an uncredited role.
In addition to his son, he is survived by his wife of 56 years, writer Judith Auberjonois; sisters Marie-Laure Degener and Anne Auberjonois; daughter Tessa Auberjonois; son-in-law Adrian Latourelle, daughter-in-law Kate Nowlin and three grandchildren.
He was remembered on social media by his Deep Space Nine co-star Armin Shimerman, who played Quark.
“His last message to me was entitled ‘Don’t forget…’ I know that I, Killy and all that knew him will never forget. The world seems noticeably emptier now. I loved him.”
It is with great heartache and loss I share with you the passing of dear,dear Rene Auberjonois.His last message to me was entitled "Don't forget…" I know that I,Kitty,and all that knew him will never forget.The world seems noticeably emptier now. I loved him.
— Armin Shimerman (@ShimermanArmin) December 8, 2019
I have just heard about the death of my friend and fellow actor @reneauberjonois. To sum up his life in a tweet is nearly impossible. To Judith, Tessa & Remy I send you my love & strength. I will keep you in my thoughts and remember a wonderful friendship with René.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) December 8, 2019
I love and respect Rene more than I can say right now. This beautiful soul. My heart. Oh pic.twitter.com/ohNOq0c0Si
— Nana Visitor (@NanaVisitor) December 8, 2019
This is a terrible loss. Star Trek fans knew him as Odo from Deep Space Nine. We knew him as René. He was a wonderful, caring, and intelligent man. He shall be missed. When I look out to the stars, I shall think of you, friend. http://t.co/IE2gtivRcg
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) December 8, 2019
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Reuters
Published:
December 8, 2019
Updated:
December 8, 2019 7:18 PM EST
Rene Auberjonois arrives to the 11th annual PRISM Awards at the Beverly Hills Hotel on April 24, 2007, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Charley Gallay / Getty Images
LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) — Rene Auberjonois, best known for his roles in Boston Legal and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, died at his home in Los Angeles due to metastatic lung cancer. He was 79.
His son Remy-Luc confirmed the news to the Associated Press.
Auberjonois was a prolific television actor, appearing as Paul Lewiston in 71 episodes of Boston Legal and as Clayton Runnymede Endicott III in ABC’s long-running sitcom Benson — a role that earned him an Emmy nomination for best supporting actor in a comedy in 1984. He played shape-shifter Changeling Odo in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and carried that role into video games, voicing Odo in Harbinger and The Fallen. His appearance as Judge Mantz in ABC’s The Practice earned him another Emmy nod for guest actor in a drama in 2001.
His guest roles were numerous, appearing on classics like Murder, She Wrote, The Jeffersons, The Outer Limits, L.A. Law, Stargate SG-1, Frasier, and the more recent hit It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
His first film role came with M*A*S*H, in which he played Father Mulcahy in the first of several collaborations with Robert Altman. He would go on appear in Altman’s revisionist Western classic McCabe & Mrs. Miller, Brewster McCloud, and Images. Other film credits include Roy Bagley in 1976’s King Kong and Reverend Oliver in The Patriot, as well as parts in Batman Forever, Eyes of Laura Mars and Walker.
We are deeply saddened to report the passing of René Auberjonois. #StarTrek #StarTrekFamily http://t.co/ySVTLSERIA
— Star Trek (@StarTrek) December 8, 2019
Before his entry into Hollywood, Auberjonois worked in theatre, earning a Tony for best lead actor in a musical for his role opposite Katharine Hepburn in Coco. He received further Tony nominations for 1973’s The Good Doctor, 1984’s Big River, and 1989’s City of Angels.
Auberjonois was also known for his voice roles, particularly in 1989’s Disney Renaissance hit The Little Mermaid, in which he voices Chef Louis and sang the memorable Les Poissons. Fans of The Princess Diaries would recognize him as the voice of Mia Thermopolis’ father, Prince Philippe Renaldi, in an uncredited role.
In addition to his son, he is survived by his wife of 56 years, writer Judith Auberjonois; sisters Marie-Laure Degener and Anne Auberjonois; daughter Tessa Auberjonois; son-in-law Adrian Latourelle, daughter-in-law Kate Nowlin and three grandchildren.
He was remembered on social media by his Deep Space Nine co-star Armin Shimerman, who played Quark.
“His last message to me was entitled ‘Don’t forget…’ I know that I, Killy and all that knew him will never forget. The world seems noticeably emptier now. I loved him.”
It is with great heartache and loss I share with you the passing of dear,dear Rene Auberjonois.His last message to me was entitled "Don't forget…" I know that I,Kitty,and all that knew him will never forget.The world seems noticeably emptier now. I loved him.
— Armin Shimerman (@ShimermanArmin) December 8, 2019
I have just heard about the death of my friend and fellow actor @reneauberjonois. To sum up his life in a tweet is nearly impossible. To Judith, Tessa & Remy I send you my love & strength. I will keep you in my thoughts and remember a wonderful friendship with René.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) December 8, 2019
I love and respect Rene more than I can say right now. This beautiful soul. My heart. Oh pic.twitter.com/ohNOq0c0Si
— Nana Visitor (@NanaVisitor) December 8, 2019
This is a terrible loss. Star Trek fans knew him as Odo from Deep Space Nine. We knew him as René. He was a wonderful, caring, and intelligent man. He shall be missed. When I look out to the stars, I shall think of you, friend. http://t.co/IE2gtivRcg
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) December 8, 2019
http://pix11.com/news/national-news/benson-star-trek-actor-rene-auberjonois-has-died-at-79
http://startrek.com/news/rene-auberjonois-1940-2019
http://torontosun.com/entertainment...deep-space-9-star-rene-auberjonois-dead-at-79