J. G. Hertzler
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Born | Savannah, Georgia, U.S. | March 18, 1950
Other names | John Noah Hertzler |
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Years active | 1978–present |
Children | 1[1][2][3] |
John Garman Hertzler Jr. (born March 18, 1950)[4][5][6] is an American actor, author, screenwriter, and activist best known for his role on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as the Klingon General (later Chancellor) Martok, whom he portrayed from 1995 until the series' end in 1999.
Hertzler began his acting career in the 1970s, doing mostly stage acting and appearing in some films. He guest starred in a few episodes for different television shows before landing the part of Alcalde Ignacio De Soto in the early 1990s show Zorro. In addition to Deep Space Nine, Hertzler has appeared on several other Star Trek shows, written two Star Trek novels, and has made appearances at Star Trek and science fiction conventions. Hertzler lives in the Finger Lakes region of New York where he was a lecturer at Cornell University's theater department, and has been active in the area's regional politics, as well as writing a screenplay.
Early life and education
Hertzler was born in
Career
Hertzler worked in the Washington area on theatre projects. On the movie screen, he portrayed Lucas in the horror film
His first notable guest role on television was in 1990 on the
Hertzler's first involvement in
Martok debuted in the season 4 premiere "
Hertzler played other characters in DS9, including a changeling named Laas, in the episode "Chimera", who interacts with main character Odo. In an interview with Little Review, Hertzler said that he was concerned he would be recognized as Martok despite the makeup and character change, but it worked out okay. Credited as Garman Hertzler for the episode, he said that he got a chance to interact with some of the lead characters that Martok would not encounter, especially the ones played by Nana Visitor and René Auberjonois.[3] In portraying Laas, Hertzler said he tried to act like William Shatner, but with a higher pitch. Another guest character he did was Roy Ritterhouse, a painter/sketcher in the season 6 episode "Far Beyond the Stars".[31]
Following the end of DS9, Hertzler played a
Outside of the Star Trek world, Hertzler appeared in the television film Pirates of Silicon Valley where he portrayed director Ridley Scott.[35] He made guest appearances on Six Feet Under, Roswell, Charmed, and Highlander: The Series.
In 1995–96, he was involved in a national tour for the stage theatre production of Dial M for Murder, in which he portrayed Max Halliday,[36] an American writer who gets involved in a love triangle.[37][38][39]
Hertzler has been involved in voice-over for video games and audio productions. Outside some Star Trek titles, he was the voice of Dr. Grossman in BioShock.[26][31] Hertzler narrated the audio book entitled Barsk: The Elephants' Graveyard, written by Star Trek linguist Lawrence Schoen.[40]
New York theater and teaching
During the 2005–2006 season, Hertzler played the role of Henry Drummond in productions of Inherit the Wind at Geva Theatre Center[41] and Cornell University's Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts.[6][42]
In 2007, Hertzler moved to
After Cornell, Hertzler has continued to do acting and teaching in the New York area, including hosting a workshop about Shakespeare acting.[48]
Writing
Hertzler co-authored with novelist Jeffrey Lang two Star Trek novels, Left Hand of Destiny, Book 1, and Left Hand of Destiny, Book 2.[31] which were published by Simon & Schuster.[3] The novels follow Martok's and Worf's adventures following Deep Space Nine as they return to Q'onoS, with much of the focus on Martok's life.[3][49][50]
Hertzler has also written an original screenplay, Dancing with Sancho Panza, inspired by his time in Spain when he worked on Zorro. In June 2016, the announcement was made that the screenplay will be directed by Luis Mandoki with an anticipated release date of November 2017.[51]
Activism
In 2013, Hertzler ran for a position on the
In the 2016 election, Hertzler endorsed Senator Bernie Sanders for President.[55]
Hertzler and fellow Star Trek actor James Cromwell were among nineteen people arrested for disorderly conduct during a protest outside a Crestwood Midstream compressor station in Watkins Glen, New York, on June 6, 2016. They were involved in the "We Are Seneca Lake" civil disobedience campaign against the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission green-lighting underground gas storage in Seneca Lake's salt caverns, despite public opposition.[56][57]
On June 8, 2017, Hertzler announced his candidacy as a U.S. House Representative for New York's 23rd congressional district in the 2018 midterm elections. As part of his campaign appearances, he planned to act "in the persona of Mark Twain", to present his ideas "through the brilliant humorist for all ages". He stated that this was a tribute both to Twain, who resided once in Elmira, and to actor Hal Holbrook, who had portrayed Twain on stage for more than six decades.[58][59] On September 25, 2017, Hertzler announced his decision to leave the Democratic Party and run as an independent.[60] He advanced in the primary in June 2018, but later withdrew his candidacy prior to November.[61]
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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1990 | Quantum Leap | Weathers Farrington | Ep. "Sea Bride – June 3, 1954" | [26] |
1991–93 | Zorro | Alcalde Ignacio de Soto | [62][63] | |
1992 | Highlander | Marcus Korolus | Ep "See No Evil" | [51][64] |
1993–99 | Star Trek: Deep Space Nine | Martok, others | Also Vulcan Captain in "Emissary" as "John Noah Hertzler." Credited as "Garman Hertzler" as Laas in "Chimera" | [3][9][65] |
1994 | The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. | Edward Hayes / Myron Stempler | Ep. "Bounty Hunters Convention" | [51][64] |
1994 | Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman | Captain Burgoyne | Ep. "The Washington Affair: Parts 1 and 2" | [64] |
1996 | Seinfeld | Mr. Berger | Ep. "The Wait Out" | [51][66] |
1996 | Lois and Clark |
Trey | Eps. "Battleground Earth", "Lord of the Flys" | [51][64] |
1999 | Pirates of Silicon Valley | Ridley Scott | TV film | [35] |
2000 | Star Trek: Voyager | Hirogen Hunter | Ep. "Tsunkatse" | [3] |
2000 | Charmed |
Council member | Ep. "Be Careful What You Witch For" | [64] |
2000 | Roswell | Mr. Lafeber | Ep. "Ask Not" | [51][64] |
2000 | Touched by an Angel | Ep. "The Face on the Barroom Floor" | [67] | |
2002 | Everybody Loves Raymond | Everett Muncie | Ep. "Who Am I?" | [68] |
2003–04 | Star Trek: Enterprise |
Advocate Kolos, Klingon Captain | Ep. "Judgment", Ep. "Borderland" | |
2004–05 | Six Feet Under | Gallery owner | [51] | |
General Hospital | Gen. Stark | [episode needed] | ||
2020–22 | Star Trek: Lower Decks | Drookmani Captain, Martok | 3 episodes | [69][70] |
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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1978 | The Redeemer: Son of Satan |
Davis | [14][15] | |
1979 | And Justice For All | The other driver | [9][64] | |
1994 | Treasure Island: The Adventure Begins | Black Dog | Promotional TV film produced by Treasure Island Resort & Casino | [9] |
1998 | The Prophecy II | Father William | [9][64] | |
2014 | Prelude to Axanar | Admiral Samuel Travis | Fan-produced film. Limited release at Comic-Con | [32][33][34] |
TBA | Dancing with Sancho Panza | Screenwriter, in pre-production | [51] |
Video games
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref.[71] |
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1996 | Star Trek: Klingon | Ler' at | [65] | |
2000 | Star Trek: Armada | Martok | Grouped under Voice Over | [72] |
2001 | Star Trek: Armada II | Chancellor Martok | [73] | |
2003 | Star Trek: Elite Force II | Lurok | Grouped under Additional Voices | [74] |
2007 | The Golden Compass | Various characters | Grouped under Actor | [75] |
2007 | BioShock | Dr. Grossman |
Grouped under Actors | [26][76] |
2008 | Dead Space | Captain Benjamin Mathius | [26][77] | |
2010 | BioShock 2 | Dr. Grossman |
[26][77] | |
2017 - 2021 | Star Trek Online | Martok | Multiple Missions including "Brushfire", "Scylla and Charybdis" | [78] |
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Books cited
- ISBN 9780307483201.
External links
- J. G. Hertzler on X
- J. G. Hertzler at IMDb
- J. G. Hertzler at the Internet Broadway Database
- J. G. Hertzler at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database