Can You Guess the Real Names of These Star Trek Characters?

By: Jacqueline Samaroo
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Can You Guess the Real Names of These Star Trek Characters?
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About This Quiz

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Whether you prefer "The Original Series" more than "The Next Generation;" or you'd rather watch "Voyager" instead of "Deep Space Nine," we can all agree that Star Trek franchise is undeniably one of the most science fiction television franchises of all time! In fact, Star Trek has long since transcended television ever since it was introduced in the '60s; with an amazing 13 feature films produced and dozens of video games released throughout the years.

This quiz consists of 40 of the most memorable actors who portrayed some of the most iconic characters in the Star Trek universe. We won't get into the debate over who is the best captain (James Kirk or Jean-Luc Picard) but rest assured that the best from each series is represented in this quiz somewhere. From Uhura to Seven of Nine or from Spock to Geordi La Forge, we've included all of the fan favorites here! So are you ready to beam up the right answers? Then get ready; strap in, fire up that warp drive, and let's go!

Patrick Stewart
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Can you name this memorable Star Trek actor who played Captain Jean-Luc Picard?
Aron Eisenberg
Nicole de Boer
Patrick Stewart
Patrick Stewart is an actor who played the role of Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation. His career spans almost six decades, during which he has played countless memorable characters, including Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men series.
Jeri Ryan
Uhura
NBC
Who is the Star Trek actor who played Uhura?
Scarlett Pomers
Nichelle Nichols
Nichelle Nichols is an actor who played the role of Lieutenant (later Lieutenant Commander and then Commander) Uhura in the "Star Trek" television series. She is notable for being one of the first African American female characters on American television who was not portrayed as a servant.
Walter Koenig
Cirroc Lofton
LeVar Burton
NBC
Do you remember the name of this Star Trek actor?
Michael Dorn
William Shatner
Marina Sirtis
LeVar Burton
LeVar Burton is an actor who played the role of Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge in "Star Trek: The Next Generation." LeVar Burton is also notable for being the host of "Reading Rainbow," the long-running PBS children's series.

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George Takei
TED
Which notable Star Trek actor is in this image?
Denise Crosby
Cirroc Lofton
Majel Barrett
George Takei
George Takei is an actor who played the role of Hikaru Sulu in the television series "Star Trek." He has also appeared in six Star Trek feature films and is a supporter of human rights and LGBT rights.
Rosalind Chao
NBC
Can you name the Star Trek actor in this picture?
Marc Alaimo
Rosalind Chao
Rosalind Chao is an actor who played the role of Keiko O'Brien in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." She has also previously earned a degree in journalism from the University of Southern California.
Patrick Stewart
Robert Beltran
Quark
NBC
Who is the Star Trek actor who played Quark?
Jeri Ryan
Armin Shimerman
Armin Shimerman is an actor who played the role of Quark in "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." He has also played Kramer's caddy Stan on Seinfeld and Principal Snyder in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
Brent Spiner
Michael Dorn

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Scott
NBC
What is the name of the Star Trek actor in this image?
Nichelle Nichols
William Shatner
James Doohan
James Doohan is an actor who played the role of Montgomery "Scotty" Scott in the television series "Star Trek." James Doohan served in the Canadian military during World War II, notably during the D-Day invasion of Normandy.
Diana Muldaur
Spock
NBC
Who is the Star Trek actor who is shown here?
Leonard Nimoy
Leonard Nimoy is an actor who played the role of Spock in several television series and films in the Star Trek franchise. His career with Star Trek spanned almost 50 years, from 1964 to 2013.
Wil Wheaton
Rene Auberjonois
Nana Visitor
John de Lancie
NBC
Which notable Star Trek actor is in this image?
John de Lancie
John de Lancie is an actor who played the role of Q in "Star Trek: The Next Generation," "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," and "Star Trek: Voyager." He has also appeared in other successful television series like "Breaking Bad" and "Stargate SG-1."
Gates McFadden
Jonathan Frakes
Brent Spiner

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Miles O'Brien
NBC
Who is the Star Trek actor is shown in this image?
Avery Brooks
Armin Shimerman
Colm Meaney
Colm Meaney is an actor who played the role of Miles O'Brien in "Star Trek: The Next Generation." He has made appearances on several television series, including "Law and Order," "The Simpsons," and "Hell on Wheels."
Alexander Siddig
Marc Alaimo
NBC
Who is the Star Trek actor who is shown in this photo?
Roxann Dawson
Rosalind Chao
Marc Alaimo
Marc Alaimo is an actor who played the role of Gul Dukat in "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." Marc Alaimo has a history of appearing mostly as villains in several television series.
Nicole de Boer
Commander William T. Riker
NBC
Do you remember the name of the Star Trek actor in this picture?
LeVar Burton
John de Lancie
Andrew Robinson
Jonathan Frakes
Jonathan Frakes played the role of Commander William T. Riker in "Star Trek: The Next Generation," "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," and "Star Trek: Voyager." He also served as a director for several episodes of the three Star Trek series that he appeared in.

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Kathryn Janeway
NBC
Which actor played the role of Captain Kathryn Janeway in the Star Trek franchise?
Kate Mulgrew
Kate Mulgrew played the role of Captain Kathryn Janeway in "Star Trek: Voyager." She has since then appeared in several television series, including "Orange Is the New Black."
George Takei
James Doohan
Rene Auberjonois
Andrew Robinson
NBC
Which Star Trek actor is shown in this image?
Roxann Dawson
Andrew Robinson
Andrew Robinson played the role of Elim Garak in "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." His daughter Rachel Robinson is an actress who also appeared in "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine".
DeForest Kelley
Jonathan Frakes
Avery Brooks
NBC
Can you name this memorable Star Trek actor who played Benjamin Sisko?
Avery Brooks
Avery Brooks is an actor who played the role of Benjamin Sisko in "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." He is notably a tenured professor at Rutgers University (since 1976) in the theater department.
Max Grodénchik
Colm Meaney
Dwight Schultz

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James t kirk - Star Trek
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Do you know which Star Trek actor is in this photo?
Armin Shimerman
Marina Sirtis
Max Grodénchik
William Shatner
William Shatner played the role of James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise. Shatner has also written a series of science fiction novels called TekWar, which was subsequently adapted into a television series of its own.
Chase Masterson
NBC
What is the name of the Star Trek actor in this photo?
Leonard Nimoy
Chase Masterson
Chase Masterson is an actor who played the role of Leeta, a Bajoran Dabo girl in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Chase Masterson has also since then had a career as a singer, releasing a few commercial records and independent EPs.
Kate Mulgrew
Wil Wheaton
Odo
NBC
Do you remember the name of the Star Trek actor in this image?
Terry Farrell
Nana Visitor
Kate Mulgrew
Rene Auberjonois
Rene Auberjonois played the role of Odo in "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." Rene Auberjonois also portrayed Chef Louis in "The Little Mermaid."

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Dr. Beverly Crusher
NBC
What is the name of the actor shown here who portrayed Dr. Beverly Crusher ?
Majel Barrett
Andrew Robinson
Gates McFadden
Gates McFadden is an actor who played the role of Dr. Beverly Crusher in Star Trek: The Next Generation and several feature films. Gates McFadden has since then worked on a few other television series and has even been credited as a choreographer at times.
DeForest Kelley
Lt. Commander Data
NBC
Which notable Star Trek actor is in this image?
Brent Spiner
Brent Spiner played the role of Lieutenant Commander Data in "Star Trek: The Next Generation." His portrayal of Data has earned him praise over the years, as well as the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Patrick Stewart
Scarlett Pomers
John de Lancie
Walter Koenig
NBC
What is the name of the actor shown here who portrayed Pavel Chekov?
Walter Koenig
Walter Koenig played the role of Pavel Chekov in the "Star Trek" TV series. He was also featured on another science fiction TV series, "Babylon 5," as Alfred Bester.
George Takei
Cirroc Lofton
Dwight Schultz

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Wesley Crusher
NBC
Do you know which Star Trek actor portrayed Wesley Crusher?
Nichelle Nichols
Aron Eisenberg
Wil Wheaton
Wil Wheaton played the role of Wesley Crusher in "Star Trek: The Next Generation." He has also appeared in several other TV series and films and he now currently the host and co-creator of the YouTube board game show TableTop.
Chase Masterson
Nicole de Boer
NBC
Do you know which Star Trek actor portrayed Ezri Dax?
LeVar Burton
Nicole de Boer
Nicole de Boer played the role of Ezri Dax in "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." Although she only appeared in the final season of the series, she was well received and is still a fan favorite to this day.
Jeri Ryan
Marc Alaimo
Dr. Julian Bashir
NBC
Which actor played the role of Dr. Julian Bashir in the Star Trek franchise?
Michael Dorn
Alexander Siddig
Alexander Siddig played the role of Dr. Julian Bashir in "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." He recently portrayed Prince Doran Martell in "Game of Thrones" and Ra's al Ghul in "Gotham."
Colm Meaney
Walter Koenig

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Dwight Schultz
NBC
Can you name this memorable Star Trek actor who played Reginald Barclay?
Terry Farrell
Chase Masterson
Avery Brooks
Dwight Schultz
Dwight Schultz is an actor who played the role of Reginald Barclay in several Treks. He also appeared as Captain "Howling Mad" Murdock in "The A-Team."
Diana Muldaur
NBC
Do you remember the name of the Star Trek actor in this photo?
Leonard Nimoy
Denise Crosby
Diana Muldaur
Diana Muldaur played the role of Dr. Katherine Pulaski in "Star Trek: The Next Generation." She has been nominated for three Emmy Awards and was the first woman to serve as president of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
James Doohan
Lieutenant Word Worf
NBC
This is an image of which Star Trek actor?
Jonathan Frakes
LeVar Burton
Brent Spiner
Michael Dorn
Michael Dorn played the role of Worf in the Star Trek franchise. Michael Dorn is notable for having appeared more times as a regular cast member than any other Star Trek actor - a total of 272 episodes and 5 films.

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Majel Barrett
NBC
Which actor played the role of Christine Chapel in the Star Trek franchise?
Kate Mulgrew
Majel Barrett
Majel Barrett played the role of Christine Chapel in the original "Star Trek" series. She also portrayed Lwaxana Troi on "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." She was also the second wife of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry.
Robert Beltran
George Takei
Chakotay
NBC
This is a photo of which Star Trek actor?
Gates McFadden
Majel Barrett
Robert Beltran
Robert Beltran played the role of Commander Chakotay in "Star Trek: Voyager." He also starred in Paul Bartel's black comedy film "Eating Raoul."
Rosalind Chao
Naomi Wildman
NBC
Do you know which Star Trek actor portrayed Naomi Wildman?
Roxann Dawson
Marc Alaimo
Alexander Siddig
Scarlett Pomers
Scarlett Pomers played the role of Naomi Wildman on "Star Trek: Voyager." She is also a singer-songwriter who released her debut EP in 2010.

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Lt. Tasha Yar
NBC
Which Star Trek actor is shown in this picture?
Dwight Schultz
Denise Crosby
Denise Crosby played the role of Security Chief Tasha Yar in "Star Trek: The Next Generation." She also then subsequently played Yar's daughter, Commander Sela, in later seasons.
Diana Muldaur
Terry Farrell
Jake Sisko
NBC
This is a picture of which Star Trek actor?
James Doohan
Avery Brooks
Nichelle Nichols
Cirroc Lofton
Cirroc Lofton played the role of Jake Sisko on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." He also had a recurring role on the Showtime drama series "Soul Food."
Counselor Deanna Troi
NBC
Which Star Trek actor is shown in this photo?
Colm Meaney
William Shatner
Marina Sirtis
Marina Sirtis played the role of Deanna Troi on the television series "Star Trek: The Next Generation." In addition to appearing on other television series and films, Marina has also done voice word for animated TV series and video games.
Walter Koenig

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Leonard Bones McCoy
NBC
Can you name the Star Trek actor in this image?
DeForest Kelley
DeForest Kelley played the role of Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy in the television and film series "Star Trek." Kelley had also experienced success as a screenwriter, poet and as singer.
Andrew Robinson
John de Lancie
Gates McFadden
Seven of Nine
NBC
Can you name the Star Trek actor is in this photo?
Jeri Ryan
Jeri Ryan played the role of Seven of Nine on "Star Trek: Voyager." Her performance in the series earned her four Saturn Award nominations over the years and one win in 2001.
Rosalind Chao
Nicole de Boer
Patrick Stewart
B'Elana Torres
NBC
What is the name of the Star Trek actor in this picture?
DeForest Kelley
Roxann Dawson
Roxann Dawson is an actor who played the role of B'Elanna Torres in "Star Trek: Voyager." She has also done work as a writer, director and producer.
Alexander Siddig
Scarlett Pomers

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Major Kira Nerys
NBC
What is the name of the actor shown here who portrayed Kira Nerys?
Chase Masterson
Rene Auberjonois
Nana Visitor
Nana Visitor played the role of Kira Nerys in the television series "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." She also portrayed Jean Ritter in the television series "Wildfire."
Leonard Nimoy
Lt. Commander Jadzia Dax
NBC
Do you know which Star Trek actor is in this image?
Nana Visitor
Diana Muldaur
Denise Crosby
Terry Farrell
Terry Farrell is an actor who played the role of Jadzia Dax in "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." Before her acting career, Farrell had a period of moderate success as a model.
Aron Eisenberg
NBC
Do you know which Star Trek actor is in this picture?
Armin Shimerman
Max Grodénchik
Aron Eisenberg
Aron Eisenberg played the role of Nog on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." Aron Eisenberg also guest starred in "Star Trek Voyager" as a Kazon, called Kar.
Wil Wheaton

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Max Grodénchik
NBC
Who is the Star Trek actor shown in this picture?
Max Grodénchik
Max Grodénchik is an actor who played the role of Rom in "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." He had actually auditioned for the role of Quark (Rom's brother) but didn't get the role.
Marina Sirtis
Robert Beltran
Aron Eisenberg
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