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| Name = Corbin Bernsen
'''Corbin Bernsen''' (born {{datelink|7|September|1954}} in North Hollywood, [[California]]) is the actor who appeared as [[Q2]] in the "[[Deja Q]]" episode of ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]''. He also made an appearance at [[Star Trek: The Experience]] during the convention there, eating lunch with the winners of a contest. His "Deja Q" co-star [[John de Lancie]] (who played [[Q]]) was originally scheduled to do this, but was unable to attend.
 
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| Birth name = Corbin Dean Bernsen
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| Date of birth = {{d|7|September|1954}}
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| Place of birth = North Hollywood, California, USA
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'''Corbin Dean Bernsen''' {{born|7|September|1954}} from North Hollywood, California, is the actor who appeared as [[Q2]] in the ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'' [[TNG Season 3|third season]] episode {{e|Deja Q}} in {{y|1990}}. According to the ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion]]'', "''Corbin Bernsen has said he took the role of Q2 not so much as a fan of Trek but to be a part of its legacy and its humanistic outlook.''"
   
 
He also made an appearance at ''[[Star Trek: The Experience]]'' during the convention there, eating lunch with the winners of a contest. His "Deja Q" co-star [[John de Lancie]] (who played [[Q]]) was originally scheduled to do this, but was unable to attend.
Bernsen is best known for his Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated role as "Arnie Becker" on the television series ''L.A. Law'', on which he co-starred with ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]'' guest actor [[Larry Drake]]. Prior to this, he was a regular on the soap opera ''Ryan's Hope'', as was ''Voyager's'' [[Kate Mulgrew]]. He would go on to co-star with Mulgrew in the 1998 made-for-TV movie ''Riddler's Moon''.
 
   
 
Bernsen is best known for his Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated role as Arnie Becker on the television series ''L.A. Law'', on which he co-starred with ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]'' guest actor [[Larry Drake]]. Prior to this, he was a regular on the soap opera ''Ryan's Hope'', as was ''Voyager''{{'}}s [[Kate Mulgrew]]. He would go on to co-star with Mulgrew in the 1998 made-for-TV movie ''Riddler's Moon''.
He made his feature film debut with a small role in 1974's ''Three the Hard Way'', co-starring fellow ''Trek'' alumni [[Jay Robinson]] and [[Irene Tsu]]. He went on to make a brief, uncredited appearance in the 1976 remake of ''King Kong'', also featuring [[Rene Auberjonois]], [[Ed Lauter]], [[Garry Walberg]], [[Ray Buktenica]], and [[Joe Piscopo]]. Since aquiring fame on ''L.A. Law'', however, he has had starring or major supporting roles in an extensive number of films. Most notable among these are ''Major League'' (1989) and its sequels, ''Major League II'' (1994) and ''Major League: Back to the Minors'' (1998). In the latter, he co-starred with ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]]'' actor [[Scott Bakula]].
 
   
 
He made his feature film debut with a small role in 1974's ''Three the Hard Way'', co-starring fellow ''Trek'' alumni [[Jay Robinson]] and [[Irene Tsu]]. He went on to make a brief, uncredited appearance in the 1976 remake of ''King Kong'', also featuring [[Rene Auberjonois]], [[Ed Lauter]], [[Garry Walberg]], [[Ray Buktenica]], and [[Joe Piscopo]]. Since acquiring fame on ''L.A. Law'', however, he has had starring or major supporting roles in an extensive number of films. Most notable among these are ''Major League'' (1989) and its sequels, ''Major League II'' (1994) and ''Major League: Back to the Minors'' (1998). In the latter, he co-starred with ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]]'' actor [[Scott Bakula]].
He was among many ''Star Trek'' alumni to apear in the 1996 film ''The Great White Hype''. Also included in the cast were [[John Rhys-Davies]], [[Salli Elise Richardson]], [[Susan Gibney]], [[Albert Hall]], and [[Brad Blaisdell]]. That same year, he also co-starred with fellow TNG guest actor [[William O. Campbell]] and ''Trek'' regulars [[Robert Picardo]] and [[Michael Dorn]] in the 1996 science fiction film ''Menno's Mind'' ([[Bill Erwin]] also had a role in this film.)
 
   
 
He was among many ''Star Trek'' alumni to appear in the 1996 film ''The Great White Hype''. Also included in the cast were [[John Rhys-Davies]], [[Salli Elise Richardson]], [[Susan Gibney]], [[Albert Hall]], and [[Brad Blaisdell]]. That same year, he also co-starred with fellow TNG guest actor [[William O. Campbell]] and ''Trek'' regulars [[Robert Picardo]] and [[Michael Dorn]] in the 1996 science fiction film ''Menno's Mind'' ([[Bill Erwin]] also had a role in this film.)
In 2002, he reprised his role of Arnie Becker in TV's ''L.A. Law: The Movie''. Larry Drake also returned for this movie, while [[Bruce Davison]] co-starred.
 
   
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In 1996-1997, Bernsen starred in the syndicated series ''The Cape'' as a retired [[NASA]] [[Space shuttle|Space Shuttle]] [[astronaut]], in charge of training other astronauts. He appeared in some late-season episodes with [[Susan Gibney]].
From 2004 to 2006 he appeared on ''General Hospital'' as John Durant, the father of Carly Corinthos. A pre-''Trek'' [[Leonard Nimoy]] briefly appeared on ''GH'' in 1963 and Genie Francis (wife of [[Jonathan Frakes]]) played Laura Spencer, one-half of the Luke and Laura supercouple.
 
   
 
In 2002, he would reprise his role of Arnie Becker in TV's ''L.A. Law: The Movie''. Larry Drake also returned for this movie, while [[Bruce Davison]] co-starred.
In 2006 he guest-starred in an episode of ''Boston Legal'', which stars [[William Shatner]], [[Rene Auberjonois]] and [[Joanna Cassidy]].
 
   
 
From 2004 to 2006, he appeared on ''General Hospital'' as John Durant, the father of Carly Corinthos. A pre-''Trek'' [[Leonard Nimoy]] briefly appeared on ''GH'' in 1963 and Genie Francis (wife of [[Jonathan Frakes]]) played Laura Spencer, one-half of the Luke and Laura super-couple.
He attended the same high school as [[Jerry Finnerman]].
 
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==Other ''Trek'' connections==
 
 
In 2006, Bernsen guest-starred in an episode of ''Boston Legal'', which stars [[William Shatner]], [[Rene Auberjonois]] and [[Joanna Cassidy]]. He is currently starring as Shawn Spencer's ex-cop father Henry in the USA Network series ''Psych''.
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He attended the same high school as [[Jerry Finnerman]] and [[Roxann Dawson]].
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== Other ''Trek'' connections ==
 
Additional film and television projects in which Bernsen appeared with other ''Star Trek'' performers include:
 
Additional film and television projects in which Bernsen appeared with other ''Star Trek'' performers include:
 
* ''Blind Sunday'' (1976 TV movie, with [[Leigh J. McCloskey]])
 
* ''Blind Sunday'' (1976 TV movie, with [[Leigh J. McCloskey]])
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* ''Shattered'' (1991 film, with [[Theodore Bikel]])
 
* ''Shattered'' (1991 film, with [[Theodore Bikel]])
 
* ''Frozen Assets'' (1992 film, with [[Gerrit Graham]])
 
* ''Frozen Assets'' (1992 film, with [[Gerrit Graham]])
* ''Love Can Be Murder'' (1992 TV movie, with [[Cliff deYoung]])
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* ''Love Can Be Murder'' (1992 TV movie, with [[Cliff DeYoung]])
 
* ''Beyond Suspicion'' (1993 TV movie, with [[Kelsey Grammer]])
 
* ''Beyond Suspicion'' (1993 TV movie, with [[Kelsey Grammer]])
 
* ''Temptress'' (1994 film, with [[Chris Sarandon]])
 
* ''Temptress'' (1994 film, with [[Chris Sarandon]])
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* ''Death and Texas'' (2004 film, with [[John Fleck]] and [[Richard Riehle]])
 
* ''Death and Texas'' (2004 film, with [[John Fleck]] and [[Richard Riehle]])
 
* ''Quiet Kill'' (2004 film, with [[Ron Perlman]])
 
* ''Quiet Kill'' (2004 film, with [[Ron Perlman]])
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* ''Psych'' episode "Shawn vs. the Red Phantom" (2006, with [[George Takei]])
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* ''Psych'' episode "The Head, The Tail, The Whole Damn Episode" (2010, with [[Jeri Ryan]])
   
 
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* [http://corbinbernsen.com CorbinBernsen.com] - official site
 
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Corbin Dean Bernsen (born 7 September 1954; age 69) from North Hollywood, California, is the actor who appeared as Q2 in the Star Trek: The Next Generation third season episode "Deja Q" in 1990. According to the Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion, "Corbin Bernsen has said he took the role of Q2 not so much as a fan of Trek but to be a part of its legacy and its humanistic outlook."

He also made an appearance at Star Trek: The Experience during the convention there, eating lunch with the winners of a contest. His "Deja Q" co-star John de Lancie (who played Q) was originally scheduled to do this, but was unable to attend.

Bernsen is best known for his Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated role as Arnie Becker on the television series L.A. Law, on which he co-starred with Star Trek: Voyager guest actor Larry Drake. Prior to this, he was a regular on the soap opera Ryan's Hope, as was Voyager's Kate Mulgrew. He would go on to co-star with Mulgrew in the 1998 made-for-TV movie Riddler's Moon.

He made his feature film debut with a small role in 1974's Three the Hard Way, co-starring fellow Trek alumni Jay Robinson and Irene Tsu. He went on to make a brief, uncredited appearance in the 1976 remake of King Kong, also featuring Rene Auberjonois, Ed Lauter, Garry Walberg, Ray Buktenica, and Joe Piscopo. Since acquiring fame on L.A. Law, however, he has had starring or major supporting roles in an extensive number of films. Most notable among these are Major League (1989) and its sequels, Major League II (1994) and Major League: Back to the Minors (1998). In the latter, he co-starred with Star Trek: Enterprise actor Scott Bakula.

He was among many Star Trek alumni to appear in the 1996 film The Great White Hype. Also included in the cast were John Rhys-Davies, Salli Elise Richardson, Susan Gibney, Albert Hall, and Brad Blaisdell. That same year, he also co-starred with fellow TNG guest actor William O. Campbell and Trek regulars Robert Picardo and Michael Dorn in the 1996 science fiction film Menno's Mind (Bill Erwin also had a role in this film.)

In 1996-1997, Bernsen starred in the syndicated series The Cape as a retired NASA Space Shuttle astronaut, in charge of training other astronauts. He appeared in some late-season episodes with Susan Gibney.

In 2002, he would reprise his role of Arnie Becker in TV's L.A. Law: The Movie. Larry Drake also returned for this movie, while Bruce Davison co-starred.

From 2004 to 2006, he appeared on General Hospital as John Durant, the father of Carly Corinthos. A pre-Trek Leonard Nimoy briefly appeared on GH in 1963 and Genie Francis (wife of Jonathan Frakes) played Laura Spencer, one-half of the Luke and Laura super-couple.

In 2006, Bernsen guest-starred in an episode of Boston Legal, which stars William Shatner, Rene Auberjonois and Joanna Cassidy. He is currently starring as Shawn Spencer's ex-cop father Henry in the USA Network series Psych.

He attended the same high school as Jerry Finnerman and Roxann Dawson.

Other Trek connections

Additional film and television projects in which Bernsen appeared with other Star Trek performers include:

External links