Seven of Nine was a fascinating character who popped up in “Star Trek: Voyager” and stole every scene she was in. Her full Borg title was “Seven of Nine, Tertiary Adjunct of Unimatrix Zero One” but she had once been Annika Hansen, before her Borg assimilation.
The actress who took on the role, Jeri Ryan, did such a stellar job, she was nominated for four Saturn Awards. In 2001, she finally snagged a win, taking out the best actress award for her portrayal of the Borg. Since leaving Star Trek, Ryan has enjoyed success in the land of television, most recently appearing in “Bosch” and “Arrow.”
Garret Wang as Ensign Harry Kim
From 1995 to 2001, Garrett Wang brought to our screens the adorably naive, yet undeniably gifted, Ensign Harry Kim. Wang had grown up watching and loving the films, so was excited to audition. When he finally realized how epic the series was, after landing his role, Wang was relieved at how the timeline of events had gone down.
Now a dedicated Star Trek fan as well as a cast member, Wang pops up regularly at conventions and even appeared in "Star Trek: Of Gods and Men," a fan-produced mini-series that came out in 2007. Wang was also involved in the creation of the MMORPG, "Star Trek: Online."
Connor Trinneer as Commander Charles ‘Trip’ Tucker III
It may shock dedicated Star Trek fans to know that, when Connor Trinneer first auditioned for a role on the show, he had barely a clue what it was about or how big it was in the sci-fi world. At the time, Trinneer didn’t consider himself a sci-fi fan and was really just after whatever work he could get.
While this may sound sacrilegious to some, rest assured, Trinneer became an instant fan the moment he was exposed to sci-fi. By way of proof, Trinneer was nominated in the best supporting actor category at the Saturn Awards, and has since appeared in the popular series, "Stargate Atlantis."
Jonathan Frakes as William T. Riker
Jonathan Frakes holds the honor of having appeared in not one but four different Star Trek series: "The Next Generation," "Deep Space Nine," "Voyager," and "Enterprise." Only one other regular cast member can make the same claim (do you remember who?) Frakes is no day-tripper to the world of sci-fi, and his role in Star Trek was more than just a job to him.
From an early age, Frakes was into the sci-fi scene, working at conventions and appearing as various costumed characters. In addition to acting, Frakes also directed many episodes of Star Trek. Since leaving the show, he’s continued his directorial career and also penned a novel titled, "The Abductors: Conspiracy."
Rick Worthy as Jannar
With his Star Trek character, Jannar, Ricky Worthy immersed himself in the role for ten episodes and, with his costume and makeup so completely altering his appearance, was also able to take on other characters in later seasons. While it’s tempting to think that Worthy’s combination of talent and dedication to his immersive roles would lead to a lucrative career, it turns out the reality was far from it.
Worthy wasn’t able to build the recognition factor that’s so helpful in casting calls and auditions. He shared his backstory in "That Guy… Who Was in That Thing," a fascinating documentary released back in 2012. While he had a cushy role on "The Magicians," Worthy admitted his dedication to character acting nearly left him broke and homeless!