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KBT3 King Bushwich the 33rd Tiki Socialite Ling Cod Beach, CA 90808 Joined: Jan 10, 2005 Posts: 1738	KBT3 King Bushwich the 33rd Posted posted on Sat, Aug 3, 2013 12:25 AM Actor Michael Ansara April 15, 1922 - July 31, 2013 Born in a small town in Syria, Mr. Ansara mostly played ethnic roles, Native American Indians being a particular specialty. But he was also cast as an Egyptian taskmaster in “The Ten Commandments,” ; as Judas Iscariot in “The Robe” (1953), and an Arabian prince who kidnaps an American movie star, played by Elvis Presley, in “Harum Scarum” (1965). One of his most memorable roles was the Klingon leader Kang in “Star Trek.” He played the part on the original television series in 1968 and reprised the role for two of its TV descendants: “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” and “Star Trek: Voyager.” He was one of a handful of actors to play the same part on three different “Star Trek” series. Most recently he provided the voice of Mr. Freeze in the animated TV series “Batman” and “Batman Beyond.” Married to Barbara Eden 1958-1973. New York Times: Michael Ansara Star Trek: Remembering Michael Ansara

Actor Michael Ansara
April 15, 1922 - July 31, 2013

Born in a small town in Syria, Mr. Ansara mostly played ethnic roles, Native American Indians being a particular specialty. But he was also cast as an Egyptian taskmaster in “The Ten Commandments,” ; as Judas Iscariot in “The Robe” (1953), and an Arabian prince who kidnaps an American movie star, played by Elvis Presley, in “Harum Scarum” (1965).

One of his most memorable roles was the Klingon leader Kang in “Star Trek.” He played the part on the original television series in 1968 and reprised the role for two of its TV descendants: “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” and “Star Trek: Voyager.” He was one of a handful of actors to play the same part on three different “Star Trek” series. Most recently he provided the voice of Mr. Freeze in the animated TV series “Batman” and “Batman Beyond.”

Married to Barbara Eden 1958-1973.

New York Times: Michael Ansara

Star Trek: Remembering Michael Ansara

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