René Murat Auberjonois (June 1, 1940 – December 8, 2019 , Height: 6' 0" [1.83 meters]) was an American actor and director who was known for his versatile and nuanced performances across stage, television, and film. He was particularly celebrated for his portrayal of Constable Odo on the science fiction television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999), a role that earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated fan following.
Auberjonois's stage career took off in the 1960s, and he quickly gained recognition for his captivating performances. In 1969, he originated the role of Sebastian Baye in the André Previn-Alan Jay Lerner musical Coco, opposite Katharine Hepburn. His performance earned him both a Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award, solidifying his position as a leading actor on Broadway.
Auberjonois's success on stage paved the way for a prolific television and film career. He appeared in numerous television shows, including Maude, Benson, and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. His portrayal of Constable Odo, a shapeshifting alien security officer on Deep Space Nine, earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination and became one of his most iconic roles.
In film, Auberjonois starred in a diverse range of projects, including Joe Versus the Volcano (1984), Silverado (1985), and The Abyss (1989). He also lent his voice to animated projects, including the Disney film Lilo & Stitch (2002) and the series Justice League Unlimited (2004–2006).
His work on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine remains particularly cherished, as he breathed life into the complex and enigmatic character of Constable Odo. Auberjonois's legacy extends beyond his acting accomplishments, as he was also a respected director and a passionate advocate for the arts. His contributions to the entertainment industry will continue to be appreciated for generations to come.
Movies
Inspector Gadget
Artemus Bradford
Batman Forever
Dr. Burton
M*A*S*H
Father Mulcahy
The Little Mermaid
Louis (voice)
The Last Unicorn
The Skull (voice)
The Player
René Auberjonois
King Kong
Roy Bagley
Geppetto
Prof Buonragazzo
Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland
Professor Genius (voice)
An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan Island
Dithering (voice)
3:15 the Moment of Truth
Horner
Brewster McCloud
The Lecturer
Where the Buffalo Roam
Harris
Chill Out, Scooby-Doo!
Alphonse LaFleur (voice)
The Christmas Star
Sumner
Walker
Maj. Siegfried Hennington
McCabe & Mrs. Miller
Sheehan
Eyes of Laura Mars
Donald Phelps
Images
Hugh
Joseph: King of Dreams
Butler (voice)
The Hindenburg
Major Napier
The Big Bus
Father Kudos
The Ballad of Little Jo
Streight Hollander
The Lost Language of Cranes
Geoffrey Lane
The Wild Wild West Revisited
Capt. Sir David Edney
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
Merlin
Pete 'n' Tillie
Jimmy Twitchell
Witness to Hope: The Life of Karol Wojtyla, Pope John Paul II
Narrator (voice)
Get a Life!
Himself
Sally Hemings: An American Scandal
James Callender
The Birdmen
Halden Brevik / Olav Volda
Burning Down the House
Pierre
Shirts/Skins
Sidney Krebs
The Feud
Reverton
Snide and Prejudice
Dr. Sam Cohen
Eulogy
Parson Banke
Evermore
Grandpa
Planes: Fire & Rescue
Concierge (voice)
Los Locos
Presidente
The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea
Chef Louis (voice)
Tarzan & Jane
(voice)
The Patriot
Reverend Oliver
Blood Stripe
Art
Certain Women
Albert
The Smurfs Christmas Special
Stranger (voice)
A Smoky Mountain Christmas
Ned
The Tale of the Frog Prince
King Ulrich
Sleeping Beauty
King Boris
More Wild Wild West
Capt. Sir David Edney
Longarm
Gov. Lew Wallace
Wild Card
Jake Spence
Once Upon a Midnight Scary
Ichabod Crane
This Is Happening
Cal Plotz
Cats Don't Dance
Flanigan (voice)
The Princess Diaries
Philippe Renaldi (uncredited)
Petulia
Fred Six (uncredited)
What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Self
Trials and Tribble-ations: Uniting Two Legends
Himself
Windows on the World
Maury
Dispatches from Nicaragua
Teenage Tease
Once Upon a Dead Man
Andre Stryker
First Cow
Man with Raven
Raising Buchanan
President James Buchanan
We All Fall Down
Tim
Way Out on a Limb
Self
Family Guy Presents: Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story
Odo (voice)
Incident at Vichy
Monceau, An Actor
King Lear
Edgar
Andrew Jackson: Good, Evil & The Presidency
James Parton (voice)
Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach
Tony
Enlisted: The Story of 'M*A*S*H'
Self
Upcoming Season
Roberts
Scooby-Doo: Agence toutou risques, vol. 2 : Le fantôme de la télé
(voice)
Scooby-Doo: Agence toutou risques, vol. 1 : Le voleur de vélo
(voice)
Lilith
Howie (uncredited)
The Circuit
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Emissary
Odo
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Way of the Warrior
Odo
My Best Friend Is a Vampire
Modoc
Ned Blessing: The True Story Of My Life
Marquis
Panache
Panache
The Sands of Time
Prime Minister
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Behind the Scenes
Himself
Cortex
Parks
Absolute Strangers
Quinn
Hornswiggle
Hornswiggle (voice)
The Kid From Nowhere
Howard
Woodrow Wilson
voice
The Sixth Gun
Von Allen / Montcrief
Le Door
Le Door
The Making of Star Trek Deep Space Nine Trials And Tribble-ations
Self
The Captains
Self
Shows
Challenge of the GoBots
Rhoda
The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne
Mrs. Columbo
Benson
Clayton Endicott III
The Jeffersons
The Bionic Woman
The Legend of Tarzan
Renard Dumont (voice)
Disney's House of Mouse
The Practice
Judge F. Mantz
Charlie's Angels
Terrence
The Mod Squad
Captain Simian & the Space Monkeys
Gardener / Alien Gladioluses (voice)
Snorks
Dr. Strangesnork
Night Gallery
Faerie Tale Theatre
King Boris
Stargate SG-1
Alar
Saving Grace
The Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians
The Savage Dragon
Horde (voice)
Stockard Channing: In Just Friends
Young Justice
Mark Desmond (voice)
Star Trek: Enterprise
Ezral
Nash Bridges
Murder, She Wrote
Prof. Harry Papasian
Xiaolin Showdown
Master Fung (voice)
DuckTales
Dr. Nogood (voice)
L.A. Law
Kevin Richardson
The Rookies
Tenspeed and Brown Shoe
Family Guy
Odo (voice)
Starsky & Hutch
Doogie Howser, M.D.
Judging Amy
Judge Jackson Keeler
Matlock
Aladdin
Nefir Hasenuf (voice)
Hart to Hart
Donald Springfield
Man from Atlantis
Havergal
Wonder Woman
Kimball
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Dr. Larry Meyers
Chicago Hope
Wildfire
Archer
Mannfred (voice)
Harry O
Ellery Queen
Blacke's Magic
Marsupilami
Chef Louie (voice)
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Odo
Richie Rich
Richard Rich, Chef Pierre, Professor Keenbean
Batman: The Animated Series
Dr. March (voice)
Warehouse 13
Hugo Miller
Boston Legal
Paul Lewiston
Frasier
William Tewksbury
The Dark Secret of Harvest Home
Jack Stump
Eerie, Indiana
The Donald
Faerie Tale Theatre
King Ulrich
American Experience
Alexander Hamilton (voice)
American Experience
Woodrow Wilson (voice)
Baa Baa Black Sheep
Matthew Hooper
The Rhinemann Exchange
Dr. Eugene Lyons
Criminal Minds
Colonel Ron Massey
BlackBoxTV Presents
Rudy
The Rockford Files
Masters
Tony Awards
Self - Nominee
The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century
Jean Jaures / Mustafa Kemal Ataturk (voice)
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Mechanist (voice)
The Librarians
Mr. McGuire
Great Performances
Edgar
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Gan Jin Leader (voice)
Justice League
Kanjar-Ro / Galius Zed / Guardian of Oa (voice)
Justice League
Desaad / General Steppenwolf / Minion (voice)
Justice League
Galius Zed / Kalanorian (voice)
The Wild Thornberrys
Merrick Dash (voice)
Super Friends
Desaad (voice)
Star Trek: Prodigy
Odo (voice)
Pound Puppies
McLeish (voice)
Random! Cartoons
Hornswiggle / Apeman #2 (voice)
Xyber 9: New Dawn
Xyber 9 (voice)
The Lives of Benjamin Franklin
Harry O
Rabbit (1 episode)
The Jetsons
(voice)
Masters of Sex
Dr. George Papanikolaou
Beyond Westworld
Power
Charlie's Angels
Freddie Fortune
1600 Penn
Winslow Hannum
Ben 10: Omniverse
Azmuth (voice)
Raw Toonage
Chef Louie (voice)
The Looney Tunes Show
Pepé Le Pew (voice)
The Outer Limits
Dlavan
The Good Wife
Coroner Claypool
Murder, She Wrote
Homicide Captain Walker Thorn
Extreme Ghostbusters
Wander Over Yonder
Maurice (voice)
Grey's Anatomy
Neil Sheridan
Archer
Cardinal Giancarlo Morelli (voice)
The Captains Close Up
Self