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Federation President actor Robert Ellenstein dies

M'Sharak

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I didn't see this posted anywhere, so:

Actor-director Robert Ellenstein dies
He was Federation President in 'Star Trek IV'
By Variety Staff

Actor-director Robert Ellenstein died Oct. 28 of natural causes in Los Angeles. He was 87.

Ellenstein co-founded L.A. Rep and Theater West legit companies and was the first a.d. for Company of Angels, which honored him Oct. 17 as part of its 50th anni[versary].

Ellenstein had roles in 1957's "3:10 to Yuma," 1959's "North by Northwest," 1979's "Love at First Bite" and 1986's "Star Trek IV: The Journey Home," where he played the Federation President, among othe[r] feature films.

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In a career that spanned almost 45 years, Ellenstein had recurring arcs on such series as "The Man From U.N.C.L.E.," "Mission: Impossible," "The Wild Wild West," "Perry Mason" and "Ironside." He memorably played the villain in the pilot ep of "Moonlighting." His last screen outing was "ER" in 1998.

Legit highlights included directing a barebones "Hamlet" at Actors Center Theater Wing using only six actors, including son David in the titular role, in 1988. And switching roles he was directed by son Peter in 1992's "Rocket to the Moon" at the Company of Characters Theater as well as King Lear at the Los Angeles Rep in 1999.

Ellenstein also taught legit and founded L.A.'s Academy of Stage and Cinema Arts.
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Read the complete Variety article here.

Mr. Ellenstein also appeared in the TNG episode "Haven" and in many and varied character roles on film and on television.
 
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Re: Fereaation President actor Robert Ellenstein dies

RIP

He was great as the UFP Pres.
 
Re: Fereaation President actor Robert Ellenstein dies

This is a surprise. I thought he died at least 12 years ago.
 
Unfortunately, Variety protects much of their content via subscription. For those having casual interest you can find information about Robert Ellenstein elsewhere such as LA Times.

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M'Sharak said:
Mr. Ellenstein also appeared in the TNG episode "Haven" and in many and varied character roles on film and on television.
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Well, I'm in duh mode. I never made the connection that he was the almost father-in-law from "Haven." Of course I probably haven't seen the episode in 20 years.

Bummer. RIP.
 
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