Wallace Shawn (born November 12, 1943) is an American actor, voice actor, playwright, essayist and comedian. 218", "JUF : Tweens : Celebrities : Wallace Shawn", "Councils, Staff and Board of Jewish Voice for Peace", "Allen Shawn - Wish I Could Be There: Notes From a Phobic Life - Books - Review", "There's Room for Everyone Aboard a Marital Misery Tour", "Wallace Shawn returns as Dr. Sturgis on Young Sheldon", "Woody Allen to Begin Filming New Movie This Summer", "We Bet You Didn't Know These Actors Voice Characters in Both Disney and Disney Pixar Movies", "Why I Call Myself a Socialist: Is the World Really a Stage? Versions. He wrote his first play in that year, entitled The Hotel Play. Wallace Shawn In 2018, he joined the cast of Young Sheldon in the recurring role of Meemaw's boyfriend and Sheldon's physics professor, Dr. John Sturgis. He began to involve himself with theater in 1970. A native of New York City, New York, Shawn graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in history from Harvard University. With Avery Brooks, Rene Auberjonois, Alexander Siddig, Terry Farrell. He made his feature film debut in 1979's Manhattan, directed by Woody Allen. Shawn quite often appears on television, where he has appeared in many genres and series. Ferengi civilization was built on the ideals of free enterprise, where earning profit was the sole meaningful goal in life, superseding all other endeavors. In 2009, he was featured in the film Capitalism: A Love Story. [20] He referred to himself as a socialist in his essay "Why I Call Myself a Socialist: Is the World Really a Stage? Shawn also reprised his role from the film Clueless in the short-lived television spin-off series that followed. In 1997, Shawn discussed the political nature of Aunt Dan and Lemon, The Fever and The Designated Mourner in an interview in which he talked extensively about the thematic connections among them, as well as his own views on Marxist, communist and socialist politics, their relevance to American liberalism, and how governmental and individual responsibilities for finding solutions to the dichotomy between rich and poor in the world take hold in his characters. The Nagus is the first episode which features Ferengi culture in a big way, introducing us to Grand Nagus Zek, the overall leader of the Ferengi people who embodies everything that the Ferengis value – principally, greed and business acumen, so Capitalism personified, if you like, and Quark seems to … His rare non-comedic film roles include two collaborations with Andre Gregory and Louis Malle: the semi-autobiographical dialogue My Dinner with Andre, and a combined production-and-backstage-drama of Uncle Vanya titled Vanya on 42nd Street. His film roles have included those of Wally Shawn (a fictionalized version of himself) in the Louis Malle–directed drama My Dinner with Andre (1981), Vizzini in The Princess Bride (1987), Mr. James Hall in Clueless (1995) and the voice of Rex in the Toy Story franchise. He has also had roles in six of Woody Allen's films. [23] He is a member of Jewish Voice for Peace and is on the advisory board. Zek was born sometime during the 23rd century, and became a particularly hard-working Ferengi, having once gone 85 years without taking any significant vacations. Eisenberg Was Sent to the Hospital in Critical Condition Before he Died. His television work includes recurring roles as Jeff Engles in The Cosby Show (1987-1991), Grand Nagus Zek in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999), Cyrus Rose in Gossip Girl (2008–2012), and Dr. John Sturgis in Young Sheldon (2018–). ", "Wallace Shawn, The Art of Theater No. On February 4, 2010, Shawn appeared as Alan Rubin on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Wallace Michael Shawn (born November 12, 1943), sometimes credited as Wally Shawn, is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, author, voice artist, and intellectual. More recently, Shawn has guest-starred on such series as Sex and the City (starring Kim Cattrall), Fat Actress (starring Kirstie Alley), Sci-Fi Channel's Stargate SG-1 (with Bruce Gray, in episode "The Ties That Bind"), Desperate Housewives (with Teri Hatcher, Mark Moses, and Alfre Woodard), and Law & Order: Criminal Intent (developed by Rene Balcer). Oscar winner Vanessa Redgrave stars in The Fever (2004),[15] which first aired on HBO on June 13, 2007. Wallace Michael Shawn (born November 12, 1943) is an American actor, voice artist, comedian, playwright and essayist. [2][16], Shawn stars in Woody Allen's 2020 film Rifkin's Festival, set in San Sebastian, Spain.[17]. He also played the title role in the 1994 film adaptation of David Mamet's translation of Anton Chekhov's play Vanya on 42nd Street. The Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode “The Nagus” gave fans their first taste of playwright-author-producer-actor Wallace Shawn as Grand Nagus Zek. As the leader of the Ferengi Alliance, Zek can be seen using this staff in every episode he appears in the series, most noticeably in the first season episode "The Nagus". Also in 1994, Shawn guest-starred on the CBS comedy series The Nanny, starring TNG guest actor Daniel Davis. In 1999, he co-starred with aforementioned Star Trek III: The Search for Spock actor Christopher Lloyd in My Favorite Martian, based on the classic series which starred Ray Walston (who also has a cameo in the film adaptation). Rom still held the office as of 2381 . Elsie made me a winner. The latter and two other plays (Marie and Bruce and The Fever) have been made into films, all of which were adapted for the screen by Shawn himself. In addition, he voiced Insuricare boss Gilbert Huph in another Disney/Pixar hit, The Incredibles. In The Fox and the Hound, he was originally going to voice Boomer, but dropped out and was replaced by Paul Winchell. In addition, Shawn voiced Bertram in the "Emission Impossible", "Sibling Rivalry" and "The Big Bang Theory" episodes of Family Guy, the popular animated series created by Star Trek fan Seth MacFarlane. While Quark is asking more advice, Zek quietly passes away, leaving the new Grand Nagus … He appeared in the 1985 music video for Chaka Khan's "This is My Night". In 1996, he and Star Trek: The Next Generation guest actors Ray Walston, Christopher McDonald, and Daniel Roebuck appeared in the comedy House Arrest. After Manhattan, Shawn had small roles in films such as All That Jazz (1979), with Ben Vereen and Cathie Shirriff, and Atlantic City (1980), co-starring Robert Joy, both of which were nominated as Best Picture by the Academy Awards. In 1995, Shawn co-starred as debate teacher Wendell Hall in the hit comedy film Clueless. Zek and a Prophet as Zek. The Ferengi leader, Grand Nagus Zek, comes to the … Mark Allen Shepherd as Morn , freighter captain and bar patron. Also, potential threats, as he learns from an encounter with Gral, who offers to "protect" Quark from harm — in exchange for Gral's pick of the most lucrative opportunities in the Gamma Quadrant — a trade that Quark would be wise not to refuse. ", which was published online and later in his Essays. His best-known film roles include Vizzini in The Princess Bride (1987), and debate teacher Mr. Hall in Clueless (1995). A Master Builder opened in New York City in June 2014. The latter also starred Dwayne Johnson, John Larroquette and Holmes R, Osborne. His film roles have included those of Wally Shawn in My Dinner with Andre, Vizzini in The Princess Bride, Mr. Hall in Clueless and Rex in the Toy Story franchise. New York City, New York, USA He then studied economics and philosophy at Oxford University in England, with the intention of becoming a diplomat. Grand Nagus Zek has the skills of Command , Diplomacy , and Security .Starbase and Cryostasis Vault Collection bonuses are not being displayed. His plays include Obie Award winning Aunt Dan and Lemon (1985), The Designated Mourner (1996) and Grasses of a Thousand Colors (2008). Wallace Shawn (born 12 November 1943; age 77) is the American actor and playwright who played Zek, the Grand Nagus of the Ferengi Alliance, on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. He also had recurring roles as Grand Nagus Zek on Star Trek: Deep Space Nineand Dr Stiles on Crossing Jordan, and he has done voice work in animated films including The Incrediblesand Toy Story. The main story of this ep has the leader of the Ferengi, Grand Nagus Zek (veteran actor Wallace Shawn) and his son, Krax (Lou Wagner), arrive at DS9. On television he played Grand Nagus Zek on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. [3][4][5][6] As of 2012[update], he lives in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. Shawn said that Toy Story director John Lasseter may have seen both his My Dinner with Andre and The Princess Bride roles and saw him as "excitable" like Rex.[18]. This cane is … He has appeared in a variety of television series, including recurring roles as Grand Nagus Zek in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Manny in the game Kings Quest (2016), Cyrus Rose in Gossip Girl (2008–2012), and Dr. John Sturgis in Young Sheldon. Zek was originally depicted as a stereotypical, profit-hungry Ferengi with zero scruples, but as the series progressed, he turned his eye to reforming Ferengi business culture and increasing rights for Ferengi … External Links. He then taught Latin in Manhattan but since 1979 has made his living primarily as an actor. Date of birth: 12 November 1943 His best-known film roles include Earl in Strange Invaders (1983) and Mr. Hall in Clueless (1995). [21], Shawn is Jewish and identifies religiously as an atheist. Shawn was born in New York City, to a Jewish family. [14] Three of Shawn's plays have been adapted into films: The Designated Mourner (basically a film version of David Hare's stage production), Marie and Bruce and The Fever. Wallace Michael Shawn (born November 12, 1943), sometimes credited as Wally Shawn, is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, author, voice artist, and intellectual. Shawn made the wily Ferengi leader his own over seven appearances on DS9 — that's one each season. Staff used by the Grand Nagus Zek, actor Wallace Shawn in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. He made his film debut in 1979, playing Diane Keaton's ex-husband in Woody Allen's Manhattan and an insurance agent in Bob Fosse's All That Jazz. Shawn's episode, "Pinske Business", also featured another TNG alum, the aforementioned Ben Vereen. In the early 1990s, Shawn appeared in such films as Mom and Dad Save the World (with Terri Garr and Thalmus Rasulala), The Cemetery Club (with Bernie Casey and Robert Costanzo), and The Meteor Man (with Frank Gorshin and Tommy "Tiny" Lister, Jr.). Shawn then acquired recognition for "playing" himself in the unique 1981 film My Dinner with Andre, in which Shawn and his long-time friend, Andre Gregory, discuss their life experiences and philosophical views during a meal in a restaurant. He appeared in Vegas Vacation as Marty. Here are a few of the best Star Trek guest stars behind some fan-favorite Ferengi faces. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Wallace_Shawn?oldid=2745070. Place of birth: His television work includes recurring roles as Jeff Engles in The Cosb… He appears briefly in voiceover during "Song about the Futility of Human Endeavor". 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