Armin Shimerman

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Known For

Acting

Known Credits

3.283

Gender

Male

Birthday

05-Nov-1949

Age

(75 years old)

Place of Birth

Lakewood - New Jersey - USA

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Armin Shimerman

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Armin Shimerman (born November 5, 1949) is an American actor and voice actor. Shimerman is known for playing the Ferengi bartender Quark in the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Principal Snyder in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Kramer's caddy Stan on Seinfeld, voicing Dr. Nefarious in the Ratchet & Clank series, and Andrew Ryan, one of the antagonists of BioShock. He also played Dr. Potter in the 2011 movie adaptation of Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged.


Credits

Breathing Hard Breathing Hard (2001) Character: Conrad
A struggling Hollywood writer takes a job as a driver for a cursing, cantankerous old British actress. She believes she has one great role left in her...and decides that it should be in his new play.
The Assassin's Apprentice: Silbadores of the Canary Islands The Assassin's Apprentice: Silbadores of the Canary Islands (2023) Character: Roy
A futuristic action/thriller with legendary science fiction actors.
Stoogemania Stoogemania (1986) Character: Larry II
The film centers on Howard F. Howard, an overweight everyman. Engaged to Beverly, the woman of his dreams, Howard has one problem - an overactive fixation with The Three Stooges. Everywhere Howard goes, he sees Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Curly Howard intruding on his life. Determined to overcome his fixation, Howard and Beverly prepare for their wedding. But on his way to the ceremony, Howard descends into Stoogemania and finds himself walking into the city streets with other Stoogemaniacs. His only hope is commitment to the Stooge Hills sanitarium, under the care of a renowned psychologist, until the inmates take over the asylum on graduation day.
That Guy... Who Was In That Thing 3: Trek Stars That Guy... Who Was In That Thing 3: Trek Stars (2019) Character: Self
Documentary about actors who detail their ups and downs as they struggle to forge careers in Hollywood.
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Behind the Scenes Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Behind the Scenes (1993) Character: Himself
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Behind the Scenes was a fifty minute documentary hosted by Terry Farrell that looked at the creation of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, specifically its pilot episode "Emissary". Written by Stephen R. Wolcott and directed by Donald R. Beck, the documentary first aired on 4 January 1993 as a syndicated special of the by Paramount Television produced current media affairs show Entertainment Tonight, at the time the franchise's primary publicity outlet for anything live-action Star Trek related. In the documentary, Farrell (Jadzia Dax) takes the viewer on a tour around the Deep Space 9 sets. The feature also has interviews with the cast, producers, writers and other production staff members and takes a look at the making of "Emissary".
The Making of Star Trek Deep Space Nine Trials And Tribble-ations The Making of Star Trek Deep Space Nine Trials And Tribble-ations (1996) Character: Self
The Making of Star Trek Deep Space Nine Trials And Tribble-ations was a documentary which was broadcast on the Sci-Fi Channel in the US on 4 November 1996. The documentary looks at the writing and production of the episode and features footage filmed during production of the episode. Some of the interviews later appeared as special features in the DS9 Season 5 DVD.
Followed Back Followed Back (2017) Character: Dr. Lane
Thriller short film about an astronaut battling PTSD.
The Circuit The Circuit (2019) Character: N/A
The bold crew of the hit Sci-Fi TV series "Star Crew" are in for an adventure that will push them to their limits while they fight to find the heroes inside in time to save the world.
Diani and Devine Meet the Apocalypse Diani and Devine Meet the Apocalypse (2016) Character: Thomas
A struggling comedy duo discovers that surviving the apocalypse is almost as difficult as surviving in Hollywood.
Just Ask My Children Just Ask My Children (2001) Character: Prison Psychiatrist
Based on the true story of a modern-day witch hunt, in which a couple is falsely accused and imprisoned for molesting their own children.
Miracle Landing Miracle Landing (1990) Character: Rick, Maui Tower Operator
Cracks are noticed in the ceiling of an aircraft. They widen & a large portion of the fuselage tears off & an emergency landing is attempted. Based on actual events.
Women at West Point Women at West Point (1979) Character: Maj. Logan
A fictionalized drama about the first women to enter the U.S. Military Academy in 1976 and the reactions they faced.
Dropping Evil Dropping Evil (2012) Character: CEO / 'Boss Man'
After his friends slip him LSD on a camping trip, ultra-nerdy Nancy hallucinates that they are evil beings and begins to systematically hunt them down. Meanwhile, a mysterious corporation monitors the entire event for their own hidden purpose.
The Works The Works (2005) Character: Gerald
An off-beat journey of a lonely accountant and his search to find new life in a world full of ridiculous rules, bureaucracy and bad plumbing...
Journey's End - The Saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation Journey's End - The Saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation (1994) Character: Self
Your destination: the 24th century. Your mission: to voyage where few have gone before--behind the scenes of Star Trek: The Next Generation! Join Jonathan Frakes, Next Generation's Commander William Riker, for this fascinating chronicle of Gene Roddenberry's beloved, Emmy Award-winning series. You'll explore the Enterprise, meet the show's stars (and some villainous guest stars), learn special-effects secrets and makeup magic, and finally get the answer to that nagging question, "Where is the bathroom on the Enterprise?" Other highlights include a visit to a Star Trek convention, and a stop at the scoring stage to watch Marina Sirtis (Lt. Commander Deanna Troi) lead the orchestra in a recording session. This program concludes with a special look at the series' thrilling final episode ("All Good Things . . .") and a sneak peak at the crew's movie debut, Star Trek: Generations. So set a course for an adventure like no other.
The Lost World The Lost World (1998) Character: Professor George Edward Challenger
Arthur Conan Doyle's "Lost World" performed live as a filmed audio drama.
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Emissary Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Emissary (1993) Character: Quark
Three years after his wife died at the hands of the Borg and following the Cardassian withdrawal from the planet Bajor, Commander Benjamin Sisko and a new crew of Starfleet and Bajoran officers take command of an abandoned Cardassian space station and make an incredible discovery that will change the galaxy and Sisko's future.
Evil Con Carne Evil Con Carne (2001) Character: General Skarr/Stomach (voice)
A disembodied brain from a super villian known as Hector Con Carne attempts to take over the world with a doomsday machine.
DC Nation - Tales of Metropolis - DC Nation - Tales of Metropolis - "Bizarro" (2013) Character: Brainiac (voice)
DC Nation Short.
She Knows Too Much She Knows Too Much (1989) Character: Plahte
In this comedy-drama set in Washington, D.C., an ex-burglar and a dumbbell detective must team up to solve several puzzling murders.
Big Man on Campus Big Man on Campus (1989) Character: Dr. Oberlander
In this version of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame", a hunchback is found living in the bell tower of UCLA. He discovers life as two students bring him out of the tower and into society.
Blind Date Blind Date (1987) Character: French Waiter
When bachelor Walter Davis is set up with his sister-in-law's pretty cousin, Nadia Gates, a seemingly average blind date turns into a chaotic night on the town. Walter's brother, Ted, tells him not to let Nadia drink alcohol, but he dismisses the warning and her behaviour gets increasingly wild. Walter and Nadia's numerous incidents are made even worse as her former lover David relentlessly follows them around town.
50 Years of Star Trek 50 Years of Star Trek (2016) Character: Self
Over the last fifty years, America has been fascinated by Star Trek since it first aired in September of 1966. This 2-hour documentary celebrates the 50th anniversary through interviews with cast and crew members from every television series and the original films.
Bionicle: The Legend Reborn Bionicle: The Legend Reborn (2009) Character: Raanu (voice)
Once the ruler of an entire universe, the Great Spirit Mata Nui finds himself cast out of his own body, his spirit trapped inside the fabled Mask of Life, hurtling through space. After landing on the far-away planet of Bara Magna, the mask creates a new body for Mata Nui, who unwillingly gets caught up in the furious battles of the nearly barren and dangerous planet.
Underfist - Halloween Bash Underfist - Halloween Bash (2008) Character: General Skarr / Candy Skeleton / Rat / Creepy Gnome (voice)
Irwin, Hoss Delgado, Jeff the Spider, Fred Fredburger, and General Skarr from the "Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy" team up to fight an evil candy army from the Underworld on Halloween.
Slaughter of the Innocents Slaughter of the Innocents (1993) Character: Dr. Mort Seger
A seasoned FBI Agent's child-genius son assists him on catching a child-killer, a schizophrenic mohab nut who believes he's been chosen by god to be a new Noah.
Fanboys Fanboys (2009) Character: Anteaus (archive footage) (uncredited)
In 1999, Star Wars fanatics take a cross-country trip to George Lucas' Skywalker Ranch so their dying friend can see a screening of The Phantom Menace before its release.
Arena Arena (1989) Character: Weezil
An intergalactic fighting competition between champions of various worlds has traditionally been won by a species much larger and stronger than humans. Entering the contest, a human finds he has to battle against not just his opponents and his self-doubts, but the corrupt system. Far in the future, on a distant space station, the legendary Arena is where the best fighters from every planet come to vie for the championship. But for over half a century, no Earthling has been good enough to be a contender. Until out of nowhere, comes an underdog: the great human hope, Steve Armstrong... and the best anyone's ever seen. He's been training all his life for a shot at the big time, but now he's up against some mighty big muscle: a ruthless extra-terrestrial crimelord who'll pull no punches to make sure he stops Steve dead. In the mood for hard-hitting sci-fi action? Arena will knock you out!
Eye for an Eye Eye for an Eye (1996) Character: Judge Arthur Younger
It's fire and brimstone time as grieving mother Karen McCann takes justice into her own hands when a kangaroo court in Los Angeles fails to convict Robert Doob, the monster who raped and murdered her 17-year-old daughter.
Wedding Swingers Wedding Swingers (2018) Character: Dr. Hans Meeker
ALAN a successful TV producer of popular but bubble-headed sci-fi series, is about to get married to his beautiful fiancée, JENNIFER, the voluptuous but vacuous star of his hit TV show, "Porthole." To celebrate, they schedule a destination wedding in Palm Springs, where he holds a reunion of his closest friends from college. Arriving in Palm Springs to celebrate are a diverse range of characters including his best friends KEVIN , now an attorney who has given up his dreams for the future, his ex-wife GABRIELLE , who is going through a mid-life crisis of her own and has taken up with a young and wild 20 year old, AMBER, the pretentious and prurient blogger IAN , his old college roommate MITCH, a successful and well-adjusted dentist and STEVEN, who is attending with his new boyfriend STEPHEN.
The Sublime and Beautiful The Sublime and Beautiful (2014) Character: N/A
David Conrad is a college professor and sometimes philanderer raising three children in a small Kansas suburb with his wife Kelly. When sudden tragedy strikes the family in the days before Christmas, David and Kelly's marriage is brought to its breaking point and David's desire for retribution leads him into uncharted moral territory with the question: what can we forgive?
What the #$*! Do We (K)now!? What the #$*! Do We (K)now!? (2004) Character: Older Man (in subway)
Amanda is a divorced woman who makes a living as a photographer. During the Fall of the year Amanda begins to see the world in new and different ways when she begins to question her role in life, her relationships with her career and men and what it all means. As the layers to her everyday experiences fall away insertions in the story with scientists, and philosophers and religious leaders impart information directly to an off-screen interviewer about academic issues, and Amanda begins to understand the basis to the quantum world beneath. During her epiphany as she considers the Great Questions raised by the host of inserted thinkers, she slowly comprehends the various inspirations and begins to see the world in a new way.
Billy and Mandy Save Christmas Billy and Mandy Save Christmas (2005) Character: General Skarr (voice)
Santa has been turned into a vampire, and only Billy and Mandy can turn him back and save Christmas.
Atlas Shrugged: Part I Atlas Shrugged: Part I (2011) Character: Dr. Potter
A powerful railroad executive, Dagny Taggart, struggles to keep her business alive while society is crumbling around her. Based on the 1957 novel by Ayn Rand.
Like Father Like Son Like Father Like Son (1987) Character: Trigger's Dad
Dr. Jack Hammond has best chances to become medical superintendent in the clinic. So he's completely absorbed in his work and has no understanding for his teenage son Chris' problems with school. By accident one of them drinks a brain-exchanging serum, and it switches their identities. This leads of course to extraordinary complications in school and at work, but also to insight in the problems and feelings of each other.
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Way of the Warrior Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Way of the Warrior (1995) Character: Quark
When a Klingon fleet under General Martok arrives at the station ostensibly to protect the Alpha Quadrant from the Dominion, Sisko recruits Lieutenant Commander Worf to discover the Klingons' true intentions.
Billy & Mandy: Wrath of the Spider Queen Billy & Mandy: Wrath of the Spider Queen (2007) Character: General Skarr (voice)
The Spider Queen wants to take revenge on Grim for denying her the rightful place as the Ripper.
Unbelievable!!!!! Unbelievable!!!!! (2020) Character: Male Moesha
The crazy exploits of four off-beat astronauts who travel to the Moon on a rescue mission to determine the fate of two Space Agency comrades who have not been heard from in several days.
Ratchet & Clank Ratchet & Clank (2016) Character: Dr. Nefarious (voice)
When the galaxy comes under the threat of a nefarious space captain, a mechanic and his newfound robot ally join an elite squad of combatants to save the universe.
Snide and Prejudice Snide and Prejudice (1997) Character: Eckart
At a mental institution, the resident physician, Dr Cohen, encourages his patients who believe they are important Nazi figures to act out their fantasies. The therapy sessions show Hitler consolidating his power by assembling his gang of supporters; however, they are interrupted at times, once because Davidson's uniform is at the dry cleaners, and another time because a patient who believes he is Picasso interrupts a session.
5th Passenger 5th Passenger (2018) Character: Myers
Set in the aftermath of an oppressive class war, a pregnant officer aboard an escape pod must struggle to survive with her remaining crew when a mysterious and vicious life form attacks, determined to become the dominant species.
The Hitcher The Hitcher (1986) Character: Interrogation Sergeant
On a stormy night, young Jim, who transports a luxury car from Chicago to California to deliver it to its owner, feeling tired and sleepy, picks up a mysterious hitchhiker, who has appeared out of nowhere, thinking that a good conversation will help him not to fall asleep. He will have enough time to deeply regret such an unmeditated decision.
Tricks of the Trade Tricks of the Trade (1988) Character: Criminal
After her picture perfect husband is murdered in a prostitute's apartment, Beverly Hills homemaker Catherine is devastated. But she doesn't spend too long mourning, because she's soon on a mission to put her husband's killer behind bars. To do so, she forms an unlikely partnership with Marla, the Hollywood hooker who serviced the deceased. Under Marla's guidance, the pair navigate the seedier side of Los Angeles to put this mystery to rest.
Death Warrant Death Warrant (1990) Character: Dr. Gottesman
The Canadian policeman Louis Burke is assigned in a jail to investigate the murders of prisoners and jailors. When in jail, Louis, using his outstandings martial arts skills, is able to save his life and make himself respected in that violent world. At least, helped by two another prisoners, he succeded in finding the truth about the dreadful crimes. In a violent and corrupt prison, decorated cop Louis Burke must infiltrate the jail to find answers to a number of inside murders. What he finds is a struggle of life and death tied in to his own past.
Dream Man Dream Man (1995) Character: Staatsanwalt Van Horn
Kris is a homicide cop with psychic abilities. She works to prove that the prime suspect in her latest case (the much younger husband of the millionaire victim) is innocent. But are her visions true, or planned by someone who knows what she can see?
For Christ's Sake For Christ's Sake (2011) Character: The Pope
Robert, a small town priest, finds out his estranged brother desperately needs a loan for cancer treatment and secretly borrows money from the church's emergency fund to help. He finds out later that his brother has used the money to finance a porn movie with Robert as the unwitting producer.
Insanitarium Insanitarium (2008) Character: Hawthorne
After he's institutionalized in order to cover for his sister, a young man encounters a doctor who is turning his patients into flesh-eating psychopaths.
Dangerous Curves Dangerous Curves (1988) Character: Boggs
A college graduate is offered a deal of a lifetime - deliver a Porsche for a client and join the company of your dreams in return. When the car gets stolen, he and his friend must go to a beauty pageant run by the thief to get it back.
Dead and Deader Dead and Deader (2006) Character: Coroner Flutie
Lt. Bobby Quinn is a Special Forces commando killed during a recon mission in the Cambodian jungle. But when Quinn interrupts his own stateside autopsy, he discovers that the rest of his dead squad has been resurrected with a ravenous apetite for human flesh. Now with the help of a wisecracking cook and a sexy film geek, the part-zombie Quinn must stop the plague before it can infect the entire nation. Who holds the shocking secret behind this blood-crazed carnage? And what happens when Quinn stops gnawing on raw steak and starts chomping on the hot chick?
The Verne Miller Story The Verne Miller Story (1988) Character: Mortician
Upon his release from prison, Verne Miller works his way into Al Capone's organization. He becomes a top assassin and earns Capone's trust. However, Miller's failing health and an over-sized ego get him into trouble with the law and Capone.
Stardust Memories Stardust Memories (1980) Character: Eulogy Audience
While attending a retrospect of his work, a filmmaker recalls his life and his loves: the inspirations for his films.
What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (2018) Character: Self
A documentary exploring the legacy of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, the reasons it went from the black sheep of Star Trek to a beloved mainstay of the franchise, and a brainstorm with the original writers on what a theoretical eighth season of the show could look like.
Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure (2007) Character: General Skarr / Pirate #7 (voice)
When the Boogey Man causes Grim to lose his powers, rank, and title in the Underworld Court for misusing his powers, he plots to seek out Horror's Hand and take over the world. It's up to Billy, Mandy, Irwin, and Grim to get to Horror's Hand before the Boogey Man does.
Meet The Santas Meet The Santas (2005) Character: Ernest
Because she is marrying the man who assumed the mantle of Santa Claus last December 26, Beth's postponed wedding has to be rescheduled for Xmas eve. Overwhelmed by selling the house she and her son share and the prospect of the duties of Mrs. Claus, she has to call on her estranged socialite Grinch of a mother to arrange the wedding. Of course her mom has never met the fiancé nor his family and has no inkling of his secret. This is a sequel to 2004's Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus.
The Auteur Theory The Auteur Theory (1999) Character: Detective Blank
At an absurdly self-indulgent student film festival, the directors of the (mostly terrible) short films start getting killed off one by one and a budding British documentary filmmaker decides to investigate.
Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus (2004) Character: Ernest
Nick's plan to let fate bring his wife to him must be altered because he must replace his father as Santa Claus on December 26. Ernst, the right-hand man to several generations of Santas, generates a list of potential mates. Nick dutifully sets off to meet them, but fate may have a candidate after all.
Ratchet and Clank: Life of Pie Ratchet and Clank: Life of Pie (2021) Character: Dr. Nefarious (voice)
While on an inter-galactic pizza run, Ratchet and Clank discover that the diabolical Dr. Nefarious has developed an interdimensional portal device that would allow him to rule the entire multiverse! The intrepid duo spring into action, liberating the "Portalizer" from Dr. Nefarious and then racing off to securely lock it away in a weapons museum. But along the way, they run into bumbling Captain Qwark, who uses the weapon to accidentally unleash a sentient-pizza-topping mob upon the citizens of Galactic City. It's up to Ratchet and Clank to battle the savory horde and keep the Portalizer out of Dr. Nefarious' evil hands before he uses it to destroy the galaxy!
Golden Boy Golden Boy (2018) Character: Cagan
GOLDEN BOY is the story of James, a young man who gambles on the dangers of being seen versus the quiet life of desperation and invisibility. Saved from doomed nonexistence by CQ, a wealthy debonair businessman with more going on than meets the eye, and introduced to a world he is not ready to navigate. We follow him as he chases his dreams -- while losing himself, one piece at a time. GOLDEN BOY is a story with universal themes. Trust. Seduction. Betrayal. Redemption.
Star Trek: Beyond the Final Frontier Star Trek: Beyond the Final Frontier (2007) Character: Self
This History Channel special examines Christie's 40th Anniversary auction of the franchise's most recognizable film and television memorabilia, and features interviews with cast, crew and fans.
What the Bleep! Down the Rabbit Hole What the Bleep! Down the Rabbit Hole (2006) Character: Old Man
Interviews with scientists and authors, animated bits, and a storyline involving a deaf photographer are used in this docudrama to illustrate the link between quantum mechanics, neurobiology, human consciousness and day-to-day reality.



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