René Auberjonois
René Auberjonois brought a distinctive charm and sharp wit to his portrayal of Odo, the shape-shifting Chief of Security on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. His work on episodes like Emissary and Babel highlights how he made Odo’s internal struggles with identity and justice profoundly relatable, blending a stoic exterior with subtle vulnerability. While many Star Trek fans recognize him for this role, Auberjonois had a rich career beyond the franchise, including memorable turns in films like M*A*S*H and The Patriot. His voice work in animation also revealed his versatility and playful energy. In Deep Space Nine, Auberjonois’s nuanced performance helped define the series’ darker, character-driven tone and earned him a loyal following. His ability to ground a fantastical character in human emotion remains one of the standout contributions to the Star Trek universe, making his scenes in episodes such as Past Prologue and A Man Alone especially compelling for fans exploring the show’s deeper themes.
Browse 171 HD Star Trek screencap galleries featuring René Auberjonois, including Heart of Stone, Life Support, and Past Tense (2).
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine S03E14 “Heart of Stone”
During a pursuit in a cave, Kira becomes trapped as a mysterious crystal formation slowly encases her, endangering her life. Meanwhile, Od..
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine S03E13 “Life Support”
When Vedek Bareil suffers a life-threatening injury, Dr. Julian Bashir takes extraordinary medical measures on Deep Space Nine to stabiliz..
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine S03E12 “Past Tense (2)”
During a mission aboard Deep Space Nine, Benjamin Sisko and his crew become trapped in early 21st-century San Francisco, where Sisko must ..
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine S03E11 “Past Tense (1)”
During a transporter accident, Captain Sisko, Dr. Bashir, and Jadzia Dax are unexpectedly transported from Deep Space Nine to 21st century..
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine S03E10 “Fascination”
During a Bajoran festival on Deep Space Nine, the arrival of Lwaxana Troi triggers unexpected and intense romantic attractions among the s..
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine S03E09 “Defiant”
When William Riker arrives aboard Deep Space Nine, the crew quickly realizes his visit hides a covert mission involving the USS Defiant. A..
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine S03E08 “Meridian”
While visiting the unusual planet Meridian, Jadzia Dax becomes captivated by one of its elusive inhabitants, who live in a shifting, dimen..
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine S03E07 “Civil Defense”
When the crew of Deep Space Nine accidentally triggers an ancient Cardassian security program, the station enters lockdown, trapping Benja..
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine S03E06 “The Abandoned”
Odo discovers an alien child among salvage brought in by Quark and attempts to form a connection despite their differences. Meanwhile, Cap..
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine S03E05 “Second Skin”
Kira Nerys wakes up on Cardassia to find herself physically transformed into a Cardassian named Iliana Ghemor and is accused of being a sp..
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine S03E04 “Equilibrium”
When Jadzia Dax begins experiencing disturbing hallucinations after playing an unfamiliar tune, Benjamin Sisko and Dr. Julian Bashir take ..
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine S03E03 “The House of Quark”
Quark, the Ferengi bar owner on Deep Space Nine, attempts to enhance his standing by claiming responsibility for the accidental death of a..
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine S03E02 “The Search (2)”
Odo discovers the location of his people, the Founders, prompting an urgent mission to their homeworld. Meanwhile, Captain Sisko learns th..
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine S03E01 “The Search (1)”
Captain Benjamin Sisko chooses to take the newly commissioned starship Defiant on a mission to locate the Founders before the Jem’Hadar la..
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine S02E26 “The Jem’Hadar”
Benjamin Sisko and Quark find themselves captured by the Jem’Hadar, elite soldiers serving the Dominion, along with a mysterious telepathi..
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine S02E25 “Tribunal”
Chief Miles O’Brien is abruptly arrested by Cardassian authorities and subjected to their harsh legal system on Cardassia Prime, accused o..
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine S02E24 “The Collaborator”
When Vedek Bareil faces accusations of collaborating with the Cardassian occupiers, Major Kira Nerys becomes determined to clear his name…
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine S02E23 “Crossover”
While stationed on Deep Space Nine, Major Kira Nerys and Dr. Julian Bashir unexpectedly find themselves trapped in an alternate universe w..
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine S02E22 “The Wire”
Dr. Julian Bashir works urgently to diagnose and treat Garak after a failing Cardassian brain implant causes severe neurological distress…
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine S02E21 “The Maquis (2)”
Captain Benjamin Sisko seeks to ease tensions between the Federation and the Maquis, a group of Federation colonists turned insurgents, by..
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine S02E20 “The Maquis (1)”
When a Cardassian vessel is destroyed under mysterious circumstances, Captain Benjamin Sisko, Gul Dukat, and Starfleet officer Cal Hudson ..
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine S02E19 “Blood Oath”
Three legendary Klingons—Kor, Kang, and Koloth—arrive at Deep Space Nine seeking Jadzia Dax’s involvement in a Blood Oath made with her pr..
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine S02E18 “Profit and Loss”
When a Cardassian woman from Quark’s past arrives on Deep Space Nine under suspicious circumstances, tensions rise as her presence stirs o..
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine S02E17 “Playing God”
A young Trill named Arjin arrives at Deep Space Nine eager to experience life with a symbiont and seeks guidance from Jadzia Dax, a joined..
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine S02E16 “Shadowplay”
Odo and Jadzia Dax investigate the strange disappearance of several villagers on a remote planet, while Kira Nerys monitors Quark’s suspic..
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine S02E15 “Paradise”
Benjamin Sisko and Chief O’Brien investigate a remote colony that has rejected technology in favor of a simple, self-sufficient way of lif..
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine S02E14 “Whispers”
Chief Miles O’Brien finds himself inexplicably excluded and ignored by his friends and family on Deep Space Nine, including his wife Keiko..
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine S02E13 “Armageddon Game”
When Chief O’Brien and Dr. Bashir become stranded on a hostile planet, their strained relationship is tested as O’Brien contracts a rapidl..