René Auberjonois, 'Star Trek' and 'Benson' actor, dies at 79

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BREAKING: René Auberjonois, prolific television actor best known for his roles in Boston Legal, Benson and Star Trek, has died at age 79.

Before his entry into Hollywood, Auberjonois worked in theater, winning a Tony for best lead actor in a musical for his role opposite Katharine Hepburn in"Coco." He received further Tony nominations for 1973's"The Good Doctor," 1984's"Big River" and 1989's"City of Angels."

Auberjonois was also known for his voice roles, particularly in 1989's Disney Renaissance hit,"The Little Mermaid," in which he voiced Chef Louis and sang the memorable"Les Poissons." Fans of"The Princess Diaries" would recognize him as the voice of Mia Thermopolis' father, Prince Philippe Renaldi, in an uncredited role.

 

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ImJeremyDeJesus

MSNBC Absolutely sad now

Okay

So sad - RIP, Rene

Thinking of his family

Farewell René. Godspeed to the Great Beyond. Thank you for the laughs and memories. 🖖 LLAP

😞😞

RIP René Auberjonois I loved his role as Odo in Star Trek DS9!

rolandsmartin Grew up watching ReneAuberjonois on tv 📺: Great actor on Benson & StarTrek. This man always emoted COMPASSION, HUMANITY & PROFESSIONALISM. Smh ... few weeks ago, watched again EyesOfLauraMars and thought, I wonder how is MzzzzRene these days?!? Sigh😔. RIP.

FIRST JUICE NOW HIM

RIP

rolandsmartin Aww

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ColumbiaBugle RIP Rene 😔

I adored him on Benson as a child. I respected him as Odo on DS9. What an amazing actor!!!

God bless you. You will be missed.

Awww no. RIP René Auberjonois.

mattzollerseitz 😢😭

Oh god no. He was a great actor in DS9. Rest in peace

RIP. An under appreciated actor

He was Father Mulchayhe in the MASH film...

He will be missed, thank you for the entertainment. RIP Rene.

MSNBC Sad!

Sorry to hear this. I always enjoyed watching him.

ODO!!! I hope they hurry him with his favorite bucket! Why didn’t the link save you my son? Throat changlings lied!

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Sad to hear...RIP

So sad, sincere condolences 🌹

Wow what shock to me. Benson was a good show. He also was on an episode of Fraisher. God Bless!

RIP, you will be missed.

MSNBC Many years ago, I was going in to Luchows in NYC, and he was leaving, we bumped into each other. So tall and handsome. He was so apologetic. Nice man. RIP

Oh no, so sorry for his family.

R.I. P. René Auberjonois. I watched him with my second oldest brother on episodes of Benson when I was a very young kid in the '80's.

Rip

Noooooooo. Who’s gonna voice Agent Pendergast now 💔

JC_NBCBoston RIP

A damn good actor. RIP.

I remember him best on Benson. I loved how his character would go toe to toe with Benson. RIPReneAuberjonois

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He was a great actor I remember him in those shows and movie roles.

kinsellawarren

MSNBC Rip I liked him

RIP Rene

Noooo my heart hurts 💔

THIS IS SOOOOOO SAD! He will ALWAYS be Odo to me!

Always loved his very French name.

R.I.P.

RIP. Let the lights go dim on Broadway. He gave it everything he had.

WesReynolds1 He was one of the greatest $25,000 Pyramid celebrity contestants EVER. If Dick Clark were alive he would confirm.

Nooooooooooooooooooo not Odo too

🙏🏻❤️ RIP RIPReneAuberjonois

RIP Good sir.

May he find rest and eternal peace.

THIS IS SOOOOOO SAD! He will ALWAYS be Odo to me!

Oh no!!

Sadness! My cat's name is Odo after him.

I always enjoyed his acting. Soar on Rene.

He was a great character actor. RIP

MSNBC :( RIP, Odo...

F

the Best!

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MSNBC A shepherd must tend his flock. And at times... fight off the wolves. RIP 'The Patriot' Preacher

SamLitzinger So sad. Genius in Boston Legal at Amazon now

So sad, I remember him from Deep Space 9.

MSNBC Godspeed Mr. Auberjonois.

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may he rest in peace, he was everywhere , such a talent, GO IN PEACE .

R.I.P.

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