René Auberjonois

René Murat Auberjonois (June 1, 1940 – December 8, 2019 , Height: 6' 0" [1.83 meters]) was an American actor and director who was known for his versatile and nuanced performances across stage, television, and film. He was particularly celebrated for his portrayal of Constable Odo on the science fiction television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999), a role that earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated fan following. Auberjonois's stage career took off in the 1960s, and he quickly gained recognition for his captivating performances. In 1969, he originated the role of Sebastian Baye in the André Previn-Alan Jay Lerner musical Coco, opposite Katharine Hepburn. His performance earned him both a Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award, solidifying his position as a leading actor on Broadway. Auberjonois's success on stage paved the way for a prolific television and film career. He appeared in numerous television shows, including Maude, Benson, and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. His portrayal of Constable Odo, a shapeshifting alien security officer on Deep Space Nine, earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination and became one of his most iconic roles. In film, Auberjonois starred in a diverse range of projects, including Joe Versus the Volcano (1984), Silverado (1985), and The Abyss (1989). He also lent his voice to animated projects, including the Disney film Lilo & Stitch (2002) and the series Justice League Unlimited (2004–2006). His work on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine remains particularly cherished, as he breathed life into the complex and enigmatic character of Constable Odo. Auberjonois's legacy extends beyond his acting accomplishments, as he was also a respected director and a passionate advocate for the arts. His contributions to the entertainment industry will continue to be appreciated for generations to come.

Known For

Birth Location New York City, New York, USA
Born 1940-06-01
Died 2019-12-08

Movies

First Cow as Man with Raven
2019
2019
Raising Buchanan as President James Buchanan
2019
2016
Certain Women as Albert
2016
Blood Stripe as Art
2016
This Is Happening as Cal Plotz
2015
Planes: Fire & Rescue as Concierge (voice)
2014
Evermore as Grandpa
2013
The Sixth Gun as Von Allen / Montcrief
2013
Get a Life! as Himself
2012
Le Door as Le Door
2009
Hornswiggle as Hornswiggle (voice)
2008
Chill Out, Scooby-Doo! as Alphonse LaFleur (voice)
2007
2007
Eulogy as Parson Banke
2004
Tarzan & Jane as (voice)
2002
Woodrow Wilson as voice
2002
The Princess Diaries as Philippe Renaldi (uncredited)
2001
2001
Joseph: King of Dreams as Butler (voice)
2000
The Patriot as Reverend Oliver
2000
Geppetto as Prof Buonragazzo
2000
2000
2000
1999
Inspector Gadget as Artemus Bradford
1999
Snide and Prejudice as Dr. Sam Cohen
1997
Cats Don't Dance as Flanigan (voice)
1997
Los Locos as Presidente
1997
Batman Forever as Dr. Burton
1995
The Ballad of Little Jo as Streight Hollander
1993
The Sands of Time as Prime Minister
1992
Wild Card as Jake Spence
1992
The Player as René Auberjonois
1992
The Lost Language of Cranes as Geoffrey Lane
1992
1991
The Little Mermaid as Louis (voice)
1989
The Feud as Reverton
1989
Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland as Professor Genius (voice)
1989
Longarm as Gov. Lew Wallace
1988
Walker as Maj. Siegfried Hennington
1987
The Christmas Star as Sumner
1986
1986
Sleeping Beauty as King Boris
1983
The Smurfs Christmas Special as Stranger (voice)
1982
The Last Unicorn as The Skull (voice)
1982
1982
1982
More Wild Wild West as Capt. Sir David Edney
1980
1980
Once Upon a Midnight Scary as Ichabod Crane
1979
The Wild Wild West Revisited as Capt. Sir David Edney
1979
Eyes of Laura Mars as Donald Phelps
1978
King Kong as Roy Bagley
1976
The Big Bus as Father Kudos
1976
Panache as Panache
1976
The Hindenburg as Major Napier
1975
Upcoming Season as Roberts
1975
King Lear as Edgar
1974
Incident at Vichy as Monceau, An Actor
1973
The Birdmen as Halden Brevik / Olav Volda
1973
Shirts/Skins as Sidney Krebs
1973
Images as Hugh
1972
Pete 'n' Tillie as Jimmy Twitchell
1972
Once Upon a Dead Man as Andre Stryker
1971
1971
Brewster McCloud as The Lecturer
1970
M*A*S*H as Father Mulcahy
1970
Petulia as Fred Six (uncredited)
1968
Lilith as Howie (uncredited)
1964
Cortex as Parks
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