Which cast member enjoyed being on TNG the most?
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I'm not an expert, but I doubt Stewart hated Star Trek, or hated being involved. I think if there was anything he didn't like, it's the stigma of Picard having influence on his career. You're talking about a man who had a long & impressive resume, prior to Trek. There can be no worse of a career tragedy for a true actor like him than to be seen only as one character. It's a curse, in a way
He's done much work since, & been more successful than any of his costars from TNG. He even had a commercial success with the X-Men films, & I'm certain he realizes that much of his American film success is due to Picard, & I'm sure he's grateful for that success, but like any artist, looks to stretch himself & not be cornerd by one stereotype. I don't hold that against him. In fact I respect it
He's done much work since, & been more successful than any of his costars from TNG. He even had a commercial success with the X-Men films, & I'm certain he realizes that much of his American film success is due to Picard, & I'm sure he's grateful for that success, but like any artist, looks to stretch himself & not be cornerd by one stereotype. I don't hold that against him. In fact I respect it
What Mojochi said.
From everything that I've read, I think that Stewart valued the ST experience and the economic freedom that came with it but increasingly felt trapped by the box that the role was beginning to place him in.
And it's no surprise that he chose to try to break out with film roles in Jeffrey and Conspiracy theory and Safehouse etc and to get into some meaty theatrical productions - as Othello in Washington and Prospero in NYC, as soon as he was able to.
ST is a mixed blessing - at best - for the actors involved.
I've been to two Cons and Frakes was at one, while Stewart was at the other one. Stewart did NOT want to talk Trek (even though it WAS a ST Con. He wanted to talk X-men) while Frakes was the perfect gentleman with lots of great stories and full of charm.
I have no first hand knowledge of how the individual actors that appeared throughout TNG's run feel about it, i can only say that Frakes was indeed very happy to be at the Con and talk to the fans.
Funny, Colm Meany was there with Frakes and unfortunately, with his heavy real life accent i could barely understand a word he said!
I have no first hand knowledge of how the individual actors that appeared throughout TNG's run feel about it, i can only say that Frakes was indeed very happy to be at the Con and talk to the fans.
Funny, Colm Meany was there with Frakes and unfortunately, with his heavy real life accent i could barely understand a word he said!
I remember a story about the guy who auditioned for General Martok's role, when asked why he would make a good Klingon, he screamed bloody murder at the interviewer, and threw a chair at the wall. Sounds pretty convincing to me
I can't help but feel that scene in an episode of TNG where Data has a fake beard on and Riker and Troi are in his quarters asking him asbout it, and during his comments says, while stroking the beard, "and notice that when I stroke it thusly" (or something like that), that when Marina busts our laughing and leaves, that that is REAL laugher and that her leaving might not have been scripted. Could be wrong about that second part.
All this talk about Stewart not liking being on Trek is just FALSE. There was a BBC News website story (slow day?) last year - while he was appearing in Hamlet with David Tennant - in which some reporter (not BBC, they were reporting the incident) kept badgering him in an interview to admit Trek was nerdy, and the fans were geeky. Stewart, keeping his cool, basically told him that such narrow-minded consideration of the fans said more about him, than Star Trek! He said that the fans had always been great.
And the Radio Times interview when he said he was very proud of "80% of what we did on that show" - which sounds about right.
I've never seen Patrick Stewart as anything but grateful and happy with his time on TNG. Much of the feeling that he didn't enjoy it may come from the known fact that it was him and Brent Spiner who were keen to end the show and move on to movies (whereas Frakes, Sirtis and Dorn actively didn't like the idea!)
The only actor I've seen or heard being keen to distance himself and moan a little about his time there was Brent Spiner. And even that was fairly lightweight funny stuff.
The truth is, I think this cast more than any other genuinely got on and enjoyed their time on the show!
^ I posted a thread revolving around that Convention where Stewart was the speaker, but no one here responded as being there that day. I can tell you that my family and all of the people around us were very upset at how Stewart did NOT want to discuss Star Trek at all, he only wanted to talk about the upcoming X-men movie, plus he was rude to a young man dressed in a Borg costume (who stood up and asked a question.)
At the time we were very put off by his manner, and very upset too. You should have heard all the grumblings going around.
I imagine he must have been having a very bad day, or perhaps came in with the thought of really talking up the X-men movie.
Again, as i said in the other thread, i still have the utmost respect and love of Mr Stewart for the wonderful work he did in Star Trek. I was only relaying what i heard and saw with my own eyes and ears on that day.
At the time we were very put off by his manner, and very upset too. You should have heard all the grumblings going around.
I imagine he must have been having a very bad day, or perhaps came in with the thought of really talking up the X-men movie.
Again, as i said in the other thread, i still have the utmost respect and love of Mr Stewart for the wonderful work he did in Star Trek. I was only relaying what i heard and saw with my own eyes and ears on that day.
I think Jonathan Frakes is just one of those guys who loves what he does, period.
I remember reading somewhere that Michael Dorn's Klingon makeup took up to seven hours to do. Imagine having to sit there for seven hours every time Dorn transformed into Worf. I expect he's glad that part's behind him.
As for who enjoyed TNG more I'd have to go with Jonathan Frakes.
As for who enjoyed TNG more I'd have to go with Jonathan Frakes.
He must have not hated it that badly to agree to becoem a regular on D.S.9..
Having been to 2 conventions in Las Vegas, and having met all of the TNG cast members but Patrick Stewart, I'd have to say I think Spiner & Frakes loved being part of Trek the most. Not that the others didn't, but they seemed to especially enjoy it.
I am not sure where all the negativity is coming from about Brent Spiner. He is always very gracious toward the fans, and will spend time talking and joking with you if he has the time. My wife and I had a fairly long conversation with him last year at the convention (he was setup in the vendors area with his CD's, and it was a little slow that day), and he mentioned how much he enjoyed Star Trek, the fans, the other actors, etc. If he said something in an interview about it all being about the money, it was probably a joke...both he and Frakes have a quirky sense of humor. And as far as him simply having to "get in shape" to play Data, the guy is 60 years old! At some point, no matter how "in-shape" you are, you just look old! (And CGI cost mucho $$$)
I am not sure where all the negativity is coming from about Brent Spiner. He is always very gracious toward the fans, and will spend time talking and joking with you if he has the time. My wife and I had a fairly long conversation with him last year at the convention (he was setup in the vendors area with his CD's, and it was a little slow that day), and he mentioned how much he enjoyed Star Trek, the fans, the other actors, etc. If he said something in an interview about it all being about the money, it was probably a joke...both he and Frakes have a quirky sense of humor. And as far as him simply having to "get in shape" to play Data, the guy is 60 years old! At some point, no matter how "in-shape" you are, you just look old! (And CGI cost mucho $$$)
Near the End of T.N.G. the time need for his makeup had been cut in half IIRC
Well after seeing Frakes here in Australia two years ago and witnessing his enthusiasm and natural charm I have got to go with Frakes. Plus I'm biased 
Levar will be down in two weeks time, so will be great to see him.
But yes I'd have to say Riker. Look how many times he's appeared in specials, extra interviews on the DVD, and the amount of interview materials you can find from him.
Riker wins beard down
Levar will be down in two weeks time, so will be great to see him.
But yes I'd have to say Riker. Look how many times he's appeared in specials, extra interviews on the DVD, and the amount of interview materials you can find from him.
Riker wins beard down
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