Aron Eisenberg

Aron Eisenberg (January 6, 1969 – September 21, 2019) was an American actor and podcaster known for his role on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as Nog, a young alien who befriends the son of the space station's human commander, and becomes the first Ferengi to join Starfleet.

Early life

Eisenberg was born January 6, 1969.

He was born with only one partially functioning kidney. This condition limited his height, and he received a kidney transplant at the age of 14. Eisenberg studied theatre at Moorpark College in Moorpark, California.

Career

Eisenberg appeared on TV shows including Tales from the Crypt, Amityville: The Evil Escapes, Parker Lewis Can't Lose, The Wonder Years, and General Hospital. He guest-starred in "Motherly Love", an episode of Brotherly Love. He played the recurring character Jerry on the 1990s TV series The Secret World of Alex Mack. He appeared in films such as The Liars' Club, Puppet Master III, Streets, and The Horror Show.

Eisenberg is most recognized for his recurring role as the Ferengi character Nog through all seven seasons of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, from 1993 to 1999. While this part called for him to appear under heavy makeup, he appeared without makeup as a news vendor in the episode "Far Beyond the Stars". Meanwhile he guest-starred as a young Kazon warrior in "Initiations", an episode of Star Trek: Voyager. He was later a host and producer of the Star Trek themed podcast The 7th Rule, with fellow Deep Space Nine actor Cirroc Lofton. Stephanie Marceau of Screen Rant listed her 10 favorite episodes featuring the character: "Empok Nor", "Valiant", "Progress", "The Visitor", "Badda-Bing Badda-Bang", "Treachery, Faith, and the Great River", "The Jem'Hadar", "The Magnificent Ferengi", "Heart of Stone", and "It's Only a Paper Moon".

Eisenberg performed on stage in such productions as The Indian Wants the Bronx, On Borrowed Time, and Minor Demons. He occasionally directed for the theater, as in the 1997 production of On Borrowed Time and the 1998 production of The Business of Murder at the Conejo Players Theater. His final performance was in 7 Days to Vegas (2019).

Eisenberg contributed to two books in the Dragonlance shared universe. He was credited as the originator of the Players of Gilean, an immortal troupe of actors in the fantasy world. Eisenberg's work was published in The Best of Tales, volume 1, written in collaboration with Margaret Weis, and The Players of Gilean, written in collaboration with Jean Rabe.

Personal life and death

Eisenberg worked as a professional photographer, opening his own gallery sometime before 2013. In August 2015, Eisenberg was once again diagnosed with kidney failure. On December 29, 2015, he received a successful kidney transplant. On December 28, 2018, Eisenberg eloped with Malíssa Longo. He was also a father to two sons with his previous wife Jessica Eisenberg.

Eisenberg died on September 21, 2019, at the age of 50.

Tribute

In the Star Trek: Discovery episode "Die Trying" that aired November 12, 2020, Eisenberg was honored by a flyby of an Eisenberg-class ship named the USS Nog. The ship was offered as a prize to players for completing the winter 2021 event in the Star Trek Online video game, in which Eisenberg had reprised his role of Nog before his death.

Filmography

Acting

Film

Television

Video game

Producer

Documentary

References

External links

• Aron Eisenberg at IMDb
• "Aron Eisenberg Interview Star Trek Deep Space Nine". Red Carpet News TV. Youtube.com. July 28, 2013. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved August 29, 2013.