Vaughn Armstrong

Vaughn has mastered the banjolele, a combination of a banjo and ukulele, and uses it to entertain fans while he is on the convention circuit.

Adding to his long list of character roles on Star Trek over the years Vaughn has also lent his voice to 5 Star Trek video games.

Vaughn admits that he is an avid "Trekkie". While in college he watched reruns of the original series every night and kept up with the franchise through his father and brother, who are both big fans.

Vaughn's favourite Star Trek alien is the Klingon.

Vaughn's first co-starring turn with Kate Mulgrew came in a stage production of Shakespeare's Measure For Measure.

Vaughn has helped to build five theaters over the years.

Vaughn is the only actor to play a Klingon, a Romulan, a Cardassian, a Vidiian, and a Borg. He admits his only one remaining Star Trek would be to play a series regular.

Vaughn is featured in the various Star Trek card games as five of his best known characters.

Vaughn's television career started in the 70's with performances on shows like Simon & Simon, Wonder Woman, Lou Grant, and many other popular shows of the day

Vaughn was the Managing Director at the Los Angeles Repertory Theater for over six years.

Vaughn has also performed at the LA Public Theater, the La Jolla Playhouse, and many more.

Vaughn has appeared in at least 10 shows at the Old Globe Theater in San Diego, CA.

Vaughn was the Artistic Director of the Los Angeles Repertory Theater for two years.

Vaughn is a Vietnam veteran who was stationed in Cam Rahn Bay where he built his first theatre. He was later a non-commissioned officer in charge of the Ft. Carson Little Theater.

Vaughn frequently appears at Sci-Fi conventions in support of his many roles on Star Trek, he enjoys meeting the fans and says that he always has a blast.

Vaughn recently formed a blues band with Star Trek co-stars Richard Herd (Admiral Paris from Star Trek: Voyager), Casey Biggs (Damar from
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) and Steve Rankin(various roles).

Vaughn's Enterprise character, Admiral Maxwell Forrest, was named after the late DeForest Kelley who played Dr. Leonard H. "Bones" McCoy in the original Star Trek series. Kelley died on June 11, 1999.

Vaughn originally auditioned for the role of Commander William T. Riker on Star Trek: The Next Generation.