Alexander also corrected Worf in conversation when Worf referred to his adoptive parents as Alexander's grandparents. onWednesday, January 3, 2018, 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.|. Occupation: Alexander also revealed that. Privacy Notice The character went on to be played by Brian Bonsall, James Sloyan and Marc Worden. 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. 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. Also, we kept in mind the fact that if the actor was too young, Worf would seem too harsh. The worlds defining voice in music and pop culture: breaking whats new and whats next since 1952. He was a member of the House of Mogh and the House of Martok. The 33-year-old died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound police in Oregon told The Blast. Steuer died on 1 January 2018. For a brief time, Worf considered sending Alexander away from the Enterprise to a Klingon school. Though smart and high-spirited, he was not always truthful and was sometimes difficult to control. Punk rocker and former child actor Jon Paul Steuer, perhaps best known for his role as the young Klingon Alexander Rozhenko on Star Trek: The Next Generation, died of unconfirmed causes on Monday, January 1, at age 33. (TNG: "Cost Of Living"), While onboard the Enterprise, Alexander at one point developed a Deadwood holodeck program with the help of Reginald Barclay in 2369. Helena also admitted that the two of them were too old and ill-equipped to raise a Klingon child, even one who was Human. In 2003,[5] he and several other local musicians formed the glam punk band Kill City Thrillers. The death of former Star Trek actor Jon Paul Steuer has been ruled a suicide. [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). For the remainder of the episodes on TNG featuring Rozhenko, he would instead be played by Family Ties star Brian Bonsall. Although a number of young children auditioned for the role, Steuer was the only child able to sit still for the three hours it took for the make-up department to cast his Klingon facial prosthetics. It really soured me. 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. Affiliation: Worf asked the Troi of an alternate quantum reality to be Alexander's Soh-chIm, which meant that, if anything were to happen to Worf, Troi would take custody of Alexander. 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. His death was announced on Thursday on the Facebook pages of his band,P.R.O.B.L.E.M.S., and Portland vegan restaurant,Harvest At The Bindery. I didn't want that kind of attention. According to an interview with Jonathan Frakes (Commander William T. Riker) in a TNG Season 4 DVD special feature, Steuer was probably recast because he was too shy, not a warrior.. Martok told Worf the crew had accepted Alexander, and Worf replied yes, as the ship's fool. He left the show at age 12 after three years, in 1996, and retired from acting. (TNG: "Rascals"), Alexander and his counterpart from the future, In 2370, an adult Alexander, who had traveled back in time from forty years in the future, made contact with Worf and Alexander, posing as K'mtar, gin'tak to the House of Mogh. When the mistake was realized, the crew laughed. 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. (TNG: "Reunion"), Alexander was brought back onboard the Enterprise-D one year later by Helena Rozhenko. (TNG: "New Ground") Still, it was the thought of his son that caused Worf to abandon thoughts of ritual suicide in 2368 and choose a risky surgery when he was paralyzed in an accident. Steuer acquired his most recognition as an actor for playing Quentin Kelly on the situation comedy series Grace Under Fire. Klingon Human Despite a coy attitude meant to antagonize Worf, K'Ehleyr wanted Worf to acknowledge Alexander as his son. He was also well known for playing Johnny "Viper" Vennaro in the 1994 children's comedy film Little Giants. AfterTNGconcluded in 1994, Worf transitioned intoDeep Space Nine, joining the cast as a regular for season 4 in 1995. When Alexander does appear, in the season 6 episode "Sons and Daughters," he is now an adult Klingon's age much quicker than humans do, so even though he's only approximately 9 years old, he appears as a teenage male. 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. The cause of Steuer's death was not made public. Jon Paul Steuer was a former child star, who Alexander Rozhenko in The Next Generation saga of the sci-fi favourite as well as landing the role of Quentin Kelly in 90s sitcom Grace Under Fire. Alexander was honored, even more so because it was clear that the couple had altered their plans in order to include him in the wedding before he transferred to the Ya'Vang. Freuer left the series after the first three seasons, quoting struggles with substance addiction, rehabilitation, and relapse. (TNG: "A Fistful of Datas"), In 2369, Alexander helped Captain Picard and others regain control of the ship from DaiMon Lurin. Worf And I know now that he has his own destiny. While attempting to make repairs, Alexander managed to lock himself into a corridor, the ship's fool once again. Sarah Milner is the Weekend Lead Editor for Screen Rant's Film/Television features (SR Originals) division. 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. Moreover, his presence on the vessel proved a trial for Worf and a source of resentment among the crew. Jon played Alexander Rozhenko in The Next Generation saga of the sci-fi favourite. During his time on this series, Steuer worked with such Star Trek alumni as Rickey D'Shon Collins, Paul Dooley, Monte Markham, Penny Johnson, Cristine Rose, Heidi Swedberg, and Ken Thorley. Alexander appeared in 12 episodes ofStar Trek:eight episodes ofTNG, followed by four appearances inDS9. Jon, who was 33 years old, . Klingons for life. Though he might suffer some broken bones, as well as other injuries, he would survive. Alexander Rozhenko Klingon prisoner Marc Worden ( born 5 June 1976; age 46) is a Canadian actor who played Alexander Rozhenko in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine sixth season episodes " Sons and Daughters " and " You Are Cordially Invited " and a Klingon prisoner in the Star Trek: Enterprise fourth season episode " Affliction ". 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. Club in 2015: "I wanted to forge on with acting after quitting the show, and I went out on a few interviews. And the amount of time you have with a minor is very restrictive. 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. Steuerlater appeared on an episode of the show The Wonder Years and the movieLittle Giants before landing his biggest acting job, the roleof Quentin Kelly on the ABC sitcom Grace Under Fire. After spending several years as a musician, Steuer entered the culinary industry and owned his own restaurant in Portland, Oregon. In the season 7 episode "Penumbra," Ezri Dax states that Alexander was made a weapons officer on his new assignment on theYa'Vang and was starting to lose his clumsiness. She often watches movies sometimes she reviews them too. 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. The captain, along with Ro Laren, Keiko O'Brien, and Guinan, had passed through a molecular reversion field that had reverted them to a stage of physical youth. Jon Paul Steuer Until that point, Alexander had lived with his mother, not knowing who his father was. Wishing to prevent this future, he had traveled back in time in an attempt to ensure that his counterpart would not grow up to be a diplomat, but rather a warrior who could fight at his father's side. 2023 E! (DS9: "You Are Cordially Invited"), By 2375, Alexander had been made the Ya'Vang's weapons officer due to their being shorthanded. In some of the realities experienced by Worf, Alexander didn't exist. (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. Jon Paul Steuer March 27, 1984 - January 1, 2018.". Jon Paul Steuer R.I.P. His later appearances, beginning in mid-Season 5 through Season 7, he grew at a "normal" rate. Steuer died on New Years Day in Portland. 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. 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. Brian was born in Torrance California in 1981, and grew up as a child actor in Hollywood. 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