Jon Paul Steuer March 27, 1984 - January 1, 2018.". K'Ehleyr(Suzie Plakson) andLieutenant Worf(Michael Dorn) with Jon Paul Steuer as their son, Alexander Rozhenko. And I know now that he has his own destiny. He appears in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation (TNG) and seasons four through seven of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (DS9) as well as the feature films Star Trek Generations (1994), Star Trek: First Contact (1996), Star Trek: Insurrection (1998), and Star Trek: Nemesis (2002). (TNG: "Parallels"), In 2410, Alexander traveled back in time forty years into the past, made contact with Worf and Alexander, posing as K'mtar, gin'tak to the House of Mogh. Thn sisltyi vakiintuneiden hahmojen esiintyminen uusien sarjojen ensi-jaksoissa, muutama pitkaikainen siirto sarjasta toiseen ja jopa Trek-elokuvien ja television vlinen siirto . Worf is still alive duringStar Trek: Picard, but because K'mtar was vague about when the murder was to have taken place, it's currently unclear if this is proof thatAlexander's future was changed as a result of him (and Worf) meeting his future self. Deanna Troi took a special interest in the child and his difficulties adjusting to the ship and his father. (TNG: "Firstborn"; DS9: "Sons and Daughters"), Alexander only knew his mother briefly, but his love for her, and hers for him, remained with him his entire life. Star Trek: All 5 Actors Who Played Worf's Son, Alexander, Star Trek Brings Back The Real Klingons Discovery Ignored, Star Trek DS9: Why "Whispers" Is The Franchise's Darkest Episode, Star Trek Theory: Worf Replaces Data In Picard Season 2's Story. Father: She has a fierce love of all things "spooky," and a deep appreciation for classic cinema. You will be deeply missed," the account posted. Although Alexander never became a regular character, his presence was felt throughout Worf's narrative journey, and his return inStar Trek: Deep Space Ninemarked a turning point in Worf's character arc. 6 Jon Paul Steuer, who starred in Star Trek and Grace Under Fire, took his own life Jon played Alexander. When Worf observed the affection the crew held for Alexander and his own graceful acceptance of the role, Worf changed his mind about transferring Alexander off the ship, telling Alexander, "I cannot fix the mistakes I have made, but from now on I will stand with you. The ability to be still for a long period of time won him the part. Alexander was the result of a union between Worf and K'Ehleyr; thedaughterof aHumanmotherand aKlingonfather, K'Ehleyr was uniquely suited to be anAmbassador between the Federation and the Klingon Empire. Rest easy, young Alexander Rozhenko," said one. But I was still 6. Terms of Use Ronald D. Moore directly addressed the seeming age discrepancy while talking about "Sons and Daughters": "We're pegging Alexander as being roughly the equivalent of a thirteen to sixteen-year-old Human male, although his actual age is much younger. His son Alexander only appeared in two episodes ofDS9, although he was referenced in others (like the time Worf sweetly commented to Miles O'Brien that he regretted nothaving seen hisson as a toddler). This did not strain his position within the ship, however, as the crew considered him a good luck charm; the more mistakes Alexander made, the fewer they would make in battle. 9,575, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved Jon Paul Steuer (March 27, 1984 - January 1, 2018) was an American actor and musician, best known for being the first actor to play Alexander Rozhenko in Star Trek: The Next Generation and for being the first actor to regularly portray Quentin Kelly on the ABC show Grace Under Fire. Trending. In an attempt to change history, he tried to convince Worf that his young counterpart needed to be trained in the ways of a Klingon warrior. Jon . True Hollywood Story about the show, Steuer was afraid of his TV mother, played by Brett Butler. Alexander accused Worf of never accepting him. Patrick Stewart is an incredibly kind man, very down-to-earth.". Alexander was portrayed, in all, by five different actors: Jon Steuer ("Reunion"), Brian Bonsall (seven episodes from TNG Season 5 through TNG Season 7), James Sloyan ("Firstborn"), unknown actor (in a photograph: "The Way of the Warrior" and "Sons and Daughters"), and Marc Worden ("Sons and Daughters", "You Are Cordially Invited", and in photograph: "Change of Heart"). In the Facebook post announcing his death, P.R.O.B.L.E.M.S. Alexander Rozhenko Jon Steuer ( 27 March 1984 - 1 January 2018; age 33) was the first actor to portray Alexander Rozhenko in the Star Trek: The Next Generation fourth season episode " Reunion ". Despite a coy attitude meant to antagonize Worf, K'Ehleyr wanted Worf to acknowledge Alexander as his son. It really soured me. Although Alexander spent his infancy with his mother, following her death he returned to Earth to live with Worf's adoptive parents, Sergey and Helena Rozhenko. (DS9: "Penumbra"), Worf considered Alexander to be more Human (in personality and interests) than Klingon and tried desperately to change him. Being a Klingon by blood but having been raised in a human environment, Worf occupies a difficult realm between two very different worlds which makes his unexpected parental responsibilities for his part-human, part-Klingon son, Alexander, even more complicated and difficult. If so, it would be the perfect opportunity for Alexander to return to the franchise perhaps on a crew serving underneath his father once more. 6 In January, news broke of the tragic death of 33-year-old former actor and Jon Paul Steuer, who was the first actor to play Worf's son Alexander Rozhenko in Star Trek: The Next. At the time of his death, he was playing with P.R.O.B.L.E.M.S, who paid tribute to the singer after his death. Alexander refused, and the confrontation between the two was only resolved after the rest of the Rotarran crew began to accept Alexander. He was particularly distressed that K'Ehleyr had not taught the child anything of Klingon tradition before her death. By the end of the episode, K'mtar reveals himself to actually be Alexander from forty years in the future; as an adult, Alexander witnessed his father being murdered, and he blamed himself because for what happened. Despite his successes, he gave up acting altogether at the age of 12 to pursue music, and played in a series of bands under his new alter-ego Jonny P Jewels. Tension continued between Alexander and Worf when Martok agreed to Worf's request to have Alexander transferred off the ship at the next opportunity, due to Alexander's inability to master basic combat skills and his ongoing resentfulness towards Worf, which clouded his judgment as well as his lack of a real answer when Martok challenged his motivations. Steuer played Alexander Rozhenko in The Next Generation saga of the sci-fi series and also held the role of Quentin Kelly in the 90s sitcom Grace Under Fire before quitting acting. In 1990, Steuer was cast as Alexander Rozhenko in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "Reunion". But even then they'd turn into question-and-answer sessions with casting agents about Grace Under Fire. He explained to Worf that, in his time, Worf had been assassinated on the floor of the High Council, due to Alexander's attempts at bringing peace to the Empire. ( TNG: " Reunion ", " New Ground ") Contents 1 Early life 2 Aboard the Enterprise-D 3 Service to the Empire Worf's son, Alexander Rozhenko, appeared numerous times in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine but was played by different actors. In his later career as a restaurateur, Steuer owned his own establishment in Portland, Oregon and performed as part of the band P.R.O.B.L.E.M.S. When it became apparent that his counterpart was not willing to do so, however, he attempted to kill him, only to be stopped by Worf. Worf became a series regular onStar Trek: Deep Space Ninein season 4. The eatery announced on Facebook on Thursday it will shut down in wake of Steuer's death. Initially, the program was too easy and Alexander was disappointed, so he ordered the difficulty level be reset to four, forcing his father to expend more effort in apprehending the criminal characters. She often watches movies sometimes she reviews them too. Eventually, he decided against this, unable to part with his son, and offered Alexander the greater challenge of remaining onboard with him. Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and celebrity gossip. Rest in Peace, Jon Paul Steuer, the first actor to play Alexander in TNG. Klingon Human Brian was born in Torrance California in 1981, and grew up as a child actor in Hollywood. He appeared on one episode. With the player's aid, Alexander discovers that the House of Torg, whose members included the warden of Rura Penthe, were the masterminds of the conspiracy, aided by Romulan agents of the Tal Shiar. Everyone's favoriteKlingonWorf had a son inStar Trek: The Next Generationand the character has beenplayed by five different actors throughout the franchise (so far). Alexander challenged Worf by saying, "Let's see if you mean it." The American, who appeared in the 1980s show Star Trek: Next Generation, was the first actor to play the character, who is the son of Worf and Ambassador K'Ehleyr. Born as Jon Paul Steuer in Escondido, California, his acting career lasted for less than a decade. (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion(p. 490)), Alexander was further referenced in the first draft script of the DS9 Season 4 episode ""Body Parts"", where Worf remarked that, since he was sent back to Earth, "He is happier. Though he might suffer some broken bones, as well as other injuries, he would survive. (DS9: "The Way of the Warrior") However, Alexander's relationship with Worf had not improved and he elected to live on Earth with the Rozhenkos rather than join his father on DS9. (TNG: "Reunion"), Many years later, the fear of losing his father in the same way that he had lost his mother haunted Alexander and drove him to travel back in time in order to prevent his father's death. Steuer was three years old and living in San Diego, California, when he began asking his mother, a former member of the United States Ski Team, about becoming an actor. He continued to make mistakes, such as flooding an entire corridor with superheated hydraulic fluid. Published Dec 8, 2020 Worf's son, Alexander Rozhenko, appeared numerous times in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine but was played by different actors. Place of birth: After the death of his mother K'Ehleyr, Alexander was raised on Earth by Worf's human foster parents, the Rozhenkos, and later by Worf himself on the U.S.S. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. 8 Jon Paul Steuer, who starred in Star Trek and Grace Under Fire, has tragically died at just 33 He also. He was only with us for a little more than a year, but we managed to cram a lifetime of great experiences into his tenure as our singer: dozens shows at home in Portland and across several states, an amazing European tour, and our best full-length release yet. In 2013, the group relocated to Portland, where he became known locally as Jonny P. Jewels. (AOL chat, 1997), From an alternate production standpoint, Steve Oster explain that "[t]he role demanded a lot of time on the set. She often watches movies sometimes she reviews them too. Steuer later said he was very upset at the part being recast. Alexander was introduced in theTNGepisode "Reunion." Steuer played Alexander Rozhenko in "The Next Generation" saga of. Alexander eventually escaped, but he worried that the episode would mean his father would never again visit the program. I was kind of blown away by how unprofessional people inside the industry were. Two seasons later, in the episode aptly named "Reunion," Worf and K'Ehleyr's paths crossed again, and she introduced him to his son, Alexander. Related:Star Trek: Discovery Season 3, Episode 7 Is A Sequel To TNG's Spock Two-Parter. That decision haunted both Alexander and his father. The Alexander's future self (in "Firstborn") from recalled that he had been three at the time of his mother's death, alluding to the fact that one Earth year was roughly equal to about three Klingon years. However, in the season 6 episode "Sons and Daughters," Worf is surprised to encounter Alexander on the Klingon ship the Rotarran. The actor/musician, who rose to fame after playing Alexander Rozhenko on "Star Trek: The Next Generation", died on Monday, January 1, but it was only announced on Thursday on the Facebook pages of . Jon Paul Steuer Alexander's conception and birth were finally revealed to Worf by K'Ehleyr approximately one year later, when she returned to the Enterprise as part of a contingent representing K'mpec in his efforts to persuade Jean-Luc Picard to act as the Arbiter of Succession for the Klingon Empire. Until that point, Alexander had lived with his mother, not knowing who his father was. Sarah Milner is the Weekend Lead Editor for Screen Rant's Film/Television features (SR Originals) division. According to the Willamette Week newspaper in Oregon, a cause of death has not yet been confirmed. "The addition of Jonny to our dysfunctional band family was one of the best choices that we have ever made, and he brought a much needed sense of fun and lightheartedness to everything we did. "We've lost our singer, but far, far more than that we've lost a friend. A cause of death is reportedly yet to be determined. Worf's son Alexander Rozhenko was a surprise: after a brief relationship in the TNG season 2episode "The Emissary,"half-human, half-Klingon K'Ehleyr became pregnant with Worf's child but never told him. Due to your consent preferences, youre not able to view this. Related:Star Trek Brings Back The Real Klingons Discovery Ignored. [1], Steuer performed several more times over the next three years, including the 1991 comedy Late for Dinner, a guest shot in the episode "Unpacking" of the TV series The Wonder Years, and a role in the made-for-television movie When Love Kills: The Seduction of John Hearn (1993). Alexander appeared in 12 episodes ofStar Trek:eight episodes ofTNG, followed by four appearances inDS9. Jon, who was 33 years old, . Useat Star Trek-pelisarjan hahmot , ensisijaiset ja toissijaiset, esiintyivt usein crossover -esiintymisiss sarjojen vlill. In theTNGepisode "Firstborn," Worf and Alexander meet a mysterious Klingon named K'mtar (James Sloyan), an advisor to the House of Mogh. "It is with heavy hearts and saddened minds that we announce the passing of our dear friend and singer Jonny Jewels, AKA Jon Paul Steuer," the band's post read. Sarah Milner is the Weekend Lead Editor for Screen Rant's Film/Television features (SR Originals) division. "[1], During his time on Grace Under Fire, Steuer was cast in the 1994 comedy film Little Giants. In 1990, the actor was the first to play the character of Alexander Rozhenko in The Next Generation, reportedly being the only child able to sit still for the three hours it took the make-up department to apply his Klingon facial prosthetics. (TNG: "Reunion"), After Alexander came to live on the Enterprise, Worf was shocked to discover his son lied often and even stole objects. His disobedience to Worf and disregard for the instructions of his elders and ship's regulations eventually came to a head when Alexander was nearly killed in a fire in the ship's biolab. At the same time, Lieutenant Commanders Geordi La Forge and Data were conducting an experiment which went awry and influenced the program. Thus, Sloyan also played Alexander but as an adult. The novel A Time for War, A Time for Peace established that, upon Worf's return to Starfleet, he nominates Alexander to succeed him as Federation ambassador to the Klingons. When the mistake was realized, the crew laughed. He then played Johnny Vennaro in the 1994 family sports comedy Little Giants, which co-starred Rickey D'Shon Collins, Mark Holton, Courtney Peldon and Susanna Thompson. He told an interviewer for The A.V. James Sloyan (2410)Marc Worden (2374)Brian Bonsall (2368-2370)Jon Steuer (2367), Alexander Rozhenko, also known as Alexander, son of Worf, was the son of Starfleet Lieutenant Worf and Federation Ambassador K'Ehleyr; thus he was three-quarters Klingon. But when I die, I would like an honorable death; and the only way that is possible is for you to accept yourself as you are, and stay true to what you believe. Helena and Sergey believed that Alexander's behavior problems were not unusual for a boy of his age, but could only be solved by the presence of his father. The episode reveals that Alexander is still clumsy, but he informs Worf that the Klingon crew of the Rotarran has come to accept him as such, referring to him affectionately as a good luck charm. After leaving the acting world, Steuerperformed in rock bands and a few years ago, he launched Harvest At The Bindery in Portland. communauts Crer wiki Grez tous vos fandoms favoris mme endroit Essayer FanCentral Vous avez pas compte inscrire connecter Memory Alpha Grez tous vos fandoms favoris mme endroit Essayer FanCentral Vous avez. According to the call sheet, Alexander's makeup in The Next Generation episode "Cost of Living" was applied by makeup artist Tania McComas. His break came when another did not appear for one of these shows; Steuer leapt onto the stage and offered his services. Species: The main characters took on the appearance and abilities of Data, and the holodeck safeguards were removed, making the 19th century firearms lethal and placing Alexander in jeopardy. "They [my former co-stars] all remembered me," Steuer told the A.V. Although Worf took custody of Alexander following K'Ehleyr's death, he was sent to live on Earth with Sergey and Helena Rozhenko, Worf's adoptive parents, who were identified as his grandparents. We've lost our singer, but far, far more than that we've lost a friend. Worf and K'Ehleyr became romantically involved in theTNGepisode "The Emmissary," but aftershe rejected Worf's marriage proposal, the two parted ways. (TNG: "A Fistful of Datas"), Although clumsy with a bat'leth, Alexander had some proficiency with the d'k tahg when dueling with rival Klingon officer Ch'Targh. His later appearances, beginning in mid-Season 5 through Season 7, he grew at a "normal" rate. In Star Trek Online, set in 2409, players of the KDF faction encounter Alexander (under his "K'mtar" alias) on Rura Penthe, where he was imprisoned while attempting to discover a conspiracy against the House of Martok. (DS9: "You Are Cordially Invited"), During his stay on the Enterprise-D, Alexander looked up to Counselor Troi, and Worf had considered her to be the closest thing to a mother that Alexander had. Alexander's future was hinted at in theTNGepisode "Firstborn," which featured an adult version of the character from 40 years in the future. (TNG: "Reunion"), Alexander was brought back onboard the Enterprise-D one year later by Helena Rozhenko. The news that Steuer died in his Portland home on New Year's Day broke out soon after his death, but the cause of his death was unclear until recently. A talent agent, impressed with the boy's hubris and performance, approached him and his mother afterward and offered to represent Steuer and obtain acting roles for him. However, Jeri Taylor convinced them that the Klingon makeup would hide this fact, making Sloyan less recognizable. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. He was only with us for a little more than a year, but we managed to cram a lifetime of great experiences into his tenure as our singer, Weve lost our singer, but far, far more than that weve lost a friend.