Eric Menyuk
Acting
Born November 5, 1959, Brookline, Massachusetts, USA
Eric Menyuk is an American attorney and former actor. He is best known for his brief appearances in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation as the Traveler. He was originally considered for the role of the android Data, which was eventually given to Brent Spiner. To portray the character, he had to undergo a three-hour make-up process on each day of shooting, including prosthetics applied to his face and to both hands to reduce the number of fingers shown. He later remarked that although he respected the work of Michael Westmore, he disliked the prosthetics on his hands and went out of his way during shooting to hide them.[6] Following his appearances on Star Trek, he has appeared on the convention circuit,[6] including Star Trek-themed cruises on Carnival Cruise Lines. After retiring from his acting career, he retrained to become an attorney and represents children with disabilities and specializes in children's education rights.
Filmography
- Star Trek: Prodigy — The Traveler (voice)
- L.A. Doctors — Daniel Dalsky
- 1996Voice from the Grave — Nate Bradshaw
- 1995The Babysitter — Joe
- Unhappily Ever After — Policeman
- Ellen — Jim Hogan
- 1994The Air Up There — Mark Collins
- Diagnosis: Murder — Peter
- 1993Fearless — Sears Salesman
- 1992In My Daughter's Name — Roman Kosner
- Melrose Place — Physician
- 1991Fourth Story — Det. Babbitt
- 1990Ghost Dad — Clinic Doctor
- Married... with Children — Gerry, Black Bob
- Star Trek: The Next Generation — Traveler
- 1987The Betty Ford Story — Jake
- Matlock — Al White, Attorney, Larry Thorpe
- Night Court — Pizza Guy
- Cheers — Larry The Mailman
- Falcon Crest — Dr. Peters