Today's TV shows wouldn't be the same if we hadn't witnessed one of the most iconic series of all times: Star Trek. The legendary sci-fi show expanded in many other cinematic versions, like animated shows and films, and several actors built their net worth on their Star Trek role. The original series generated a whole new fan base of sci-fi lovers, and Trekkies, as they call the die-hard fans, are millions around the world. Some actors were entirely connected to their ST role, and their performance as space travelers granted them many new options for their retirement when the time came. We're sure you're wondering what your favorite Klingons or Vulcans are up to, so maybe, you should start reading!

George Takei - Lt. Hikaru Sulu - The Original Series

Although George Takei was not even close to famous before joining the cast of Star Trek's Original Series, he proved to be a big investment for the show, becoming a fan favorite and skyrocketing the show's ratings. After his massive success as Lt. Hikaru Sulu, Takei mostly engaged in political and social activism. He has been openly gay for many years, and he has been awarded by the LGBT community for his activist work. However, in 2017, Scott R.Brunton accused him of harassment. Takei denied everything on his Social Media accounts, stating that this was totally against his views.

 

Patrick Stewart - Captain Jean-Luc Picard - The Next Generation

Our beloved Captain Jean-Luc Picard was played by no other than iconic actor Patrick Stewart. In fact, his role in Star Trek: The Next Generation gave his career the boost it needed to reach sky-high limits. He's now most known for his role as Professor X in the X-Men franchise, and originating from stage plays, he made the transition to the big screen, ending up with loads of a reputation and a $70-million net worth. Currently, in his third marriage, Stewart is also an activist about social rights and equality.

Nichelle Nichols - Lieutenant Uhura - The Original Series

Nichelle Nichols was a very important actress, not only for her participation in Star Trek's Original Series but also for the promotion of African-American rights. Lieutenant Uhura, as she was called, was the first black actress whose role didn't involve being a servant or a person with a low rank. Starting up as a Lieutenant, she later became captain, and she crushed stereotypes about black women. That enabled her to make some good retirement investments, so she could later focus on what meant most for her: activism toward women's and minorities' rights.

Ricardo Montalban - Khan Noonien Singh - The Wrath Of Khan

Ricardo Montalban was famous for his performance in the Planet of the Apes film series, but he also appeared as Kahn Noonien Singh in the Star Trek: Wrath of Khan film, as well as in the original ST series. His movie, Wrath of Khan, was probably the most lucrative among the ST film series, filling the cast's and producers' bank accounts with huge amounts of money. He never opted to retire, and until his last days, he was active in the acting industry. He passed away in 2009, at the age of 88.

Whoopi Goldberg - Guinan - The Next Generation

If you want to know how loaded the savings account of Whoopi Goldberg has been, then imagine that she's one of the few people to have won an EGOT. She has starred in numerous blockbuster films, but Star Trek fans know her as Guinan, a bartender in the Next Generation series. In fact, she appeared in several episodes and became one of the most cherished actors. Goldberg is now mostly into activism, while in 2016, she started hosting a reality show regarding transgender people. It seems that many cast members of the franchise are drawn towards activism.

William Shatner - Captain James T. Kirk - The Original Series

William Shatner can be recognized by people who never even watched Star Trek. Being the show's most recognized actor, he portrayed the beloved Captain James T.Kirk, and he also appeared in some ST films. However, after the show had wrapped up, Shatner struggled to land any lucrative roles, and he almost went bankrupt, until he played in T.J. Hooker. His next most notable roles were in The Practice and Boston Legal where he received critical acclaim for his character Denny Crane. Shatner is currently living with wife number 4, being 87 years old.

Denise Crosby - Lt. Tasha Yar - The Next Generation

Denise Crosby was our beloved Security Chief Tasha Yar, playing mostly in the first season of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Crosby appeared in other ST productions as well, but ST addicts might also know her for narrating and producing the documentaries Trekkies and Trekkies 2, regarding the cult movement generated around Star Trek. Crosby has also appeared in numerous other acclaimed movies, and made some unconventional earnings by posing for Playboy! Surprised? Well, we guess that most people would be. Then, again, why not? She was definitely a gorgeous, young woman!

Colm Meaney - Miles O’Brien - The Next Generation

Colm Meaney's first Star Trek experience came in The Next Generation, where he was given a minor role, but later, the producers gave him his own lore and storyline, naming him Miles O'Brien. That was in Deep Space Nine though. To this day, he has the most number of appearances in the show among all other actors, except for Michael Dorn. Retirement is not an option yet for Meaney, who's still active in the field, appearing in acclaimed movies and shows. He got married to his second wife in 2007.

Avery Brooks - Benjamin Sisko - Deep Space Nine

The first African-American actor to star in a Star Trek show was Avery Brooks, and that was in Deep Space Nine, where he played Benjamin Sisko. Brooks' personal finances are staying high and sturdy by also being a teacher at Rutgers University, where he graduated from as well and met his wife, whom he married in 1976. He has also appeared in American History-X as Dr. Bob Sweeney. Brooks loves music and he proved it by releasing his own jazz and blues record back in 2009. Avery is certainly multitalented!

Leonard Nimoy - Spock - The Original Series

If Captain T. Kirk was the most recognized character of the Star Trek series, then Spock was definitely the most loved one. Leonard Nimoy went down in history for his portrayal of Spock, and all subsequent actors actually lived in his shadow. His gesture became his trademark sign, and Nimoy got himself a pretty healthy bank account. However, his real life vices were troubling. Battling with booze and smoking, Nimoy's several ventures, like authoring and directing, reached an unexpected end, as he passed away in 2015, at the age of 83.

Majel Barrett - Lwaxana Troi - The Next Generation

Majel Barrett's whole acting career revolves around the Star Trek franchise. She made her first Trekkie appearance in 1987, on Star Trek: The Next Generation as Lwaxana Troi. Barrett later made appearances in almost any TV show or movie regarding ST, rightfully gaining the title of "The First Lady of Star Trek." As you can imagine, Star Trek took her retirement to a whole new level, but unluckily, she didn't have the time to enjoy her wealth. She passed away in 2008 after suffering from leukemia, at the age of 76.

Rene Auberjonois - Constable Odo - Deep Space Nine

Rene Auberjonois might have played in M*A*S*H* and Boston Legal, but you might also recognize him from his role of Security Chief Odo, the shapeshifting guru in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.  Having appeared in numerous TV shows, many would assume that the experienced actor, now 78, would be more focused on his retirement planning. However, that is not true. Auberjonois is still active, and he claimed that as long as he's alive, he'll continue working on acting projects. That's what we call dedication! His name actually appears in five new productions for 2019!

Nana Visitor - Major Kira Nerys - Deep Space Nine

Nana Visitor rose to prominence by playing Security Officer Kira Nerys in Star Trek: The Next Generation. Apart from that role, she's also famous for her appearance in Wildfire. After her departure from the show, Visitor didn't manage to land new lucrative roles, so she must have found some alternative method to keep her personal finance under control since her earnings were not as high as they used to be. She's now in her third marriage, while in the past, she had been married to Star Trek: The Next Generation co-star Alexander Siddig, and also had a child with him.

Celeste Yarnall As Yeoman Martha Landon - Star Trek: The Original Series

Celeste Yarnall first appeared on screen in 1962. Since then, her acting career, which spanned over more than five decades, was a multidimensional one. She had been a renowned actress both in cinema and in TV, a stunning model, screenwriter, spokesperson as well as a successful businesswoman in the commercial real estate sector. She was Yeoman Martha Landon in Star Trek: The Original Series, a Starfleet security officer reporting to Cpt. Kirk. Unfortunately, Celeste died suffering from ovarian cancer since 2014 in October 2018 at her 74 years of age.

Jolene Blalock - T'Pol - Enterprise

You really don't get to see a lot of Vulcans as beautiful as Jolene Blalock, but everybody loved her as T'Pol in Star Trek: Enterprise. After her departure from the show, Blalock appeared in very few ST Conventions and other events relevant to the show. She later managed to make brief appearances in some very successful series, such as Slow Burn, CSI: Miami, and House, but her career never actually reached ST success levels. She's now working on how to avoid excessive expenses as her bank account is not as it used to be, alongside husband Michael Rapino. She is the mother of three.  

Wil Wheaton - Wesley Crusher - The Next Generation

You probably don't like reading about Wil Wheaton, as his character in Star Trek: The Next Generation wasn't among the most loved ones. Fans tended to hate him, and he ruffled quite a lot of feathers during filming, thus, he was eliminated from the cast in season 4. Wheaton has his own YouTube show about board games, and while he continued acting, he never reached the fame and earnings he had with TNG. In 1999, he married Anne Prince, who had two children from a previous marriage. He also raises awareness about mental issues, something that he faces as well.

 

 

Michelle Forbes - Ensign Ro Laren - The Next Generation

Michelle Fοrbes is surely pleased with her bank statements, but most of her wealth doesn't come from Star Trek. The beautiful actress became famous for her roles in Guiding Light, True Blood, and Homicide: Life On the Street as well as her role in the famous film The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2.  However, she did appear in Star Trek: The Next Generation for eight episodes, and while her time on the show was rather small, she managed to gain the support and recognition of the series' audience. She now stars in a TV show called, Berlin Station.

 

Walter Koenig As Pavel Chekov - Star Trek: The Original Series

Walter Marvin Koenig was the Ensign Pavel Chekov for 36 episodes, in the original series of Star Trek, from 1967 to 1969. The navigator of the legendary USS Enterprise had only one competitor when he auditioned for the role. Today, in his 80s, Koenig has not started thinking about his retirement planning yet, since he made his appearance in Andrian Stewart’s science-fiction film Diminuendo earlier in 2018 and has been announced as a cast member for the upcoming The Dragons of Melgor.

 

Gates McFadden As Dr. Beverly Crusher - Star Trek: The Next Generation

Gates Cheryl McFadden portrayed Dr. Beverly Crusher on Star Trek: The Next Generation. While McFadden appeared in the first season of the series, she was replaced by Diana Muldaur, Dr. Katherine Pulaski, as the chief medical officer of Enterprise for season 2. However, series creator and screenwriter, Gene Roddenberry, had his doubts about Dr. Pulaski’s involvement with the rest of the characters and asked McFadden to return to her role for the rest of the series with a different business plan.

Rosalind Chao As Keiko O’Brien - Star Trek: The Next Generation

Keiko Ishikawa, aka Keiko O’Brien, was portrayed by Rosalind Chao on Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space 9 where she reappeared as a recurring character. Chao was working in Disneyland before pursuing her calling in acting and ending up with a much-desired bank account after the series success. Rumor has it, after a casting memo revealed in 2010, that she was to take on the role of Tasha Yar initially.   

Terry Farrell As Jadzia Dax - Star Trek: Deep Space 9

Fashion model Terry Farrell started acting on the side while still on the fashion industry. After a few successful appearances, she accepted the lead role of Lieutenant Jadzia Dax in Star Trek: Deep Space 9, 1993 – 1998, and her career, along with her savings accounts, skyrocketed. Since then, she has participated in multiple productions, such as the successful comedy series Becker, and is still busy as a bee and stunning as ever.

Ethan Phillips As Neelix - Star Trek: Voyager

Widely known as Pete Downey from TV Series Benson, Ethan Phillips played the part of Neelix, in Star Trek: Voyager from 1995 until the end of the series in 2001. Apart from being a renowned actor, the 63-year-old New Yorker is a talented musician, playing the sax for a jazz band and a very well educated man. He holds a BA in English and a Master’s degree in Fine Arts from Cornell University.

Robert Picardo As EMH / The Doctor - Star Trek: Voyager

Best known for his role as the Emergency Medical Hologram or The Doctor, Robert Picardo had already been established in both the cinema and the TV before appearing on Star Trek: Voyager. Before taking on the part of The Doctor, he was cast as Neelix. In his student days, he was enrolled as a medical student before deciding that becoming an actor would definitely give a boost to his accounts.

Roxann Dawson As B’Elanna Torres - Star Trek: Voyager

Roxann Dawson’s career went through the ceiling with her role as Lieutenant B’Elanna Torres on Star Trek: Voyager in all seven seasons of the series. Dawson first appeared in the episode Caretaker and fans became fond of her ever since. After her involvement in the series, she gave a go at directing as well as writing. In 2004, the thought of buying a home grew on her and she now lives happily with her second husband, Eric Dawson, and their two daughters, in Bell Canyon, California.

Robert Duncan McNeill As Tom Paris - Star Trek: Voyager

Many Star Trek fans would agree that Robert Duncan McNeill’s appearance on Star Trek: Voyager was foretold. Before becoming a regular cast member of Voyager, McNeill had also appeared on Star Trek: The Next Generation as Nick Locarno, Wesley Crusher’s fellow cadet, for just one episode. Apart from his role on Voyager, though, McNeill also took his first steps in directing during the airing of the series, which turned out to be his calling. McNeill gave up acting in 2012 but it seems that he will continue directing until his retirement.

Tim Russ As Tuvok - Star Trek: Voyager

Tim Russ really needs no introduction. He has been in our TV screens for ages and his multidimensional talent shows in each and every one of his endeavors. We bet that is a truth also reflected in his credit score! Tim Russ got widely known as Lieutenant Commander Tuvok on the Voyager Series since day one. After his huge success, he appeared in numerous renowned series and films, as well as dabbled in directing, writing, and singing!

Garret Wang As Harry Kim - Star Trek: Voyager

Born to Taiwanese immigrant parents, Wang traveled a lot within the States at an early age. He attended the UCLA to initially study pre-medicine before finally giving in to his calling - theater. Since his childhood, Wang was a huge fan of science-fiction movies and it seems that his dream came true when he auditioned and eventually got the role of Ensign Harry Kim for Star Trek: Voyager. During a podcast on Twitch TV, Wang revealed that although he loved science-fiction, he was never a fan of Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Jennifer Lien As Kes - Star Trek: Voyager

Jennifer Lien started her acting career very early. At the age of 13, she joined the Illinois Theater Center. Little did she know back then what her future was holding for her.  Lien would star on Voyager as Kes for 70 episodes. After her success, she also appeared on the Men in Black series before retiring after giving birth to her son. Sadly, she had her occasional misadventures with the law resulting in her reaching out to get mental health treatment.

Anne Ramsay As Clancy - Star Trek: The Next Generation

Anne Ramsay has appeared in only two episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation: Elementary, Dear Data, and Emissary, in 1988 and 1989, respectively. After her success as Ensign Clancy, Ramsay continued to dominate our screens with her role as Lisa Stemple in NBC’s comedy series Mad About You. Her portfolio also includes numerous films and TV series, such as Dexter, Planet of the Apes, The Taking of Deborah Logan, and more.

Rick Worthy As Jannar - Star Trek: Enterprise

Rick Worthy may have appeared for three consecutive episodes on Star Trek: Enterprise, but he was no stranger to Star Trek when he assumed the role of Jannar. Worthy had participated in both Voyage and Deep Space 9 as Kornan, Crewman Noah Lessing, 3947, and Cravic 122. In 2012, Worthy talked about being a character actor and nearly going bankrupt during the pursuit of his career in the documentary That Guy… Who was in that thing.

Scarlett Pomers As Naomi Wildman - Star Trek: Voyager

Scarlett Pomers is an actress, songwriter, and singer most known from her role on Star Trek: Voyager as Naomi Wildman. Pomers also starred in the sitcom Reba for six seasons during which she registered herself to an anorexia nervosa treatment center. After overcoming her health problems, Pomers officially retired from acting but kept on following the arts by creating her band Scarlett, aka Scarlett Pomers Band, and releasing her first album in 2010.

Ashley Judd As Robin Lefler - Star Trek: The Next Generation

Two episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation were enough for Ashley Tyler Ciminella’s, also known as Ashley Judd, career to go over the roof. Since her appearance in 1991, Judd must have made several visits to the bank after boosting her finances. The daughter of country music singer Naomi Judd has participated in several successful productions in TV and cinematography. She is also known for her humanitarian work for multiple causes and her political activities.

Kim Cattrall As Valeris - Star Trek: The Undiscovered Country

Who does not recognize Samantha from S** and the City? What you might not know, though, is that the Golden Globe winner actress, Kim Cattrall, also had her involvement in the movie Star Trek: The Undiscovered Country. Not only has she played successfully Lieutenant Valeris but she was also this invested in her role that she named the character herself as well as came up with her hairstyle. Rumor has it that Cattrall once had an affair with the Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau...

Christopher Lloyd As Kruge - Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

What can be said about a career that started with a role in the classic One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest? Christopher Lloyd’s debut was a sign of what was going to come afterward. Taxi, The Addams Family, Back To The Future, Who Framed Roger Rabbit are but only a few of the legendary productions Lloyd was a part of. In Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, he was Commander Kruge. Lloyd is still active to date and we can’t wait to witness the full length of his legacy!

Robin Curtis As Saavik - Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

Robin Curtis was Gene Roddenberry’s choice, as a replacement for Kirstie Alley, for the part of Lieutenant Saavik in the films Star Trek III: The Search for Spock and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. Star Trek fans had mixed feelings about her appearances. During her acting career, Curtis appeared in soap operas, sitcoms, and films. In 1999, she officially retired from acting and ventured as a real estate broker.

Laurence Luckinbill As Sybok - Star Trek V: The Final Frontier

The dramatist, actor, and director, Laurence Luckinbill got the part of Sybok totally by chance! William Shatner discovered him one night while he was channel-surfing and called him immediately to offer him the role. It was just a few days ago that Sean Connery had declined because of his involvement in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade at the time. Luckinbill is mainly renowned for his roles in the biographic productions of US Presidents Roosevelt and Johnson, infamous author Ernst Hemmingway, and criminal defense attorney Clarence Darrow.

Robert Beltran - Commander Chakotay - Voyager

Robert Beltran portrayed popular Commander Chakotay in Star Trek: Voyager, a character which is loved by the audience and by critics as well. He's also famous for playing Raoul Mendoza in Eating Raoul. Beltran's personal life is characterized by secrecy, and apart from the fact that he has a daughter, we almost know nothing about his love life. Beltran has also given a lot of money to Down Syndrome research and organizations, as he has a brother suffering from the same genetic deficiency.

Linda Park - Hoshi Sato - Enterprise

Just after her graduation, Linda Park landed the role of Communications Officer Hoshi Sato in Star Trek: Enterprise. It was a role that skyrocketed her to fame, but unluckily, she hasn't found similar success afterward. Nevertheless, she still acts in minor shows and stage plays, while she has also produced and starred in her own movie called My Prince, My Angel. We doubt that she's close to bankruptcy, as she also is a co-founder of the Underground Asylum theater company. She's married to actor Daniel Bess in 2013, while in the early 2000s, she dated Tom Hardy.

Stephen Collins - Captain William Decker - The Motion Picture

Stephen Collins played Captain William Decker in the first ST film called Star Trek: The Motion Picture, though this role is not regarded to be among his greatest, as he managed to appear in much more lucrative and famous movies. All seemed to work just fine for him, until 2014, when an audio tape led the NYPD to an investigation against Collins. It was claimed that he had abused some minors, and he later admitted that his behavior hadn't been nice, though the evidence was not enough to lead him to court. His career never recovered.

Catherine Hicks - Dr. Gillian Taylor - The Voyage Home

Just like Stephen Collins, Catherine Hicks' appearance in Star Trek: The Voyage Home was overshadowed by her starring role in 7th Heaven. The prolific actress has starred in numerous successful TV shows and films, doing quite well for herself thanks to her savvy career management. In 1990, she married professional makeup specialist Kevin Yagher, who is responsible for the special effects and the design of the "Chuckie" doll. Hicks is a Roman Catholic, and she takes her religion pretty seriously.

Mark Lenard - Sarek - The Original Series

Mark Lenard played Sarek, Spock's infamous father in Star Trek: The Original Series. However, he had also appeared in the same show as a Romulan, and he made appearances in three ST films, in a couple of episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation, and in the animated series. Before joining the iconic sci-fi series, Lenard made most of his money by playing in classic stage plays. However, his then famous career and his more-than-decent income couldn't help him avoid death at the age of 72, in 1996, due to myeloma.

John De Lancie - Q - The Next Generation

John De Lancie can take pride in the fact that he didn't appear just in Star Trek: The Next Generation. The actor who portrayed Q managed to reprise his role in ST: Deep Space Nine and ST: Voyager. Over the course of years, De Lancie became a household name in the most recent Star Trek shows. However, his savings account now mostly benefits from voice acting in My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic. He also portrayed Donald Margolis in Breaking Bad. He is married to actress Marnie Mosiman, with whom they share two children.

Scott Bakula - Captain Jonathan Archer - Enterprise

Scott Bakula was already pretty experienced when it came to sci-fi shows, as he had already starred in the famous Quantum Leap. Then, his reputation increased massively, and he joined the cast of Star Trek: Enterprise as Captain Jonathan Archer, in an attempt to increase his personal finance and make it even bigger on American TV. He now lives with second wife, actress Chelsea Field, and their two children, while he also has two other children from another marriage. His schedule is always based on having free time for his family.

Kate Mulgrew - Captain Kathryn Janeway - Voyager

Not a lot of women get to be Captains on an ST starship, and even less get to have their own show. However, Kate Mulgrew managed to do that by portraying Captain Kathryn Janeway in Star Trek Voyager. She later went on to appear in numerous shows and movies, however, her biggest success after ST, and the one which clearly benefited her net worth the most was her role in the hit series Orange Is The New Black. After giving up her kid for adoption back in the '80s, she later found her daughter Danielle 1998.

DeForest Kelley - Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy - The Original Series

Born in 1920, DeForest Kelley had already appeared in films long before joining the ST series, but his biggest role was the one of Dr. Leoanrd "Bones" McCoy. Every single show fan remembers him as "Bones," which also had a negative side, as he struggled to land roles later in his career due to being typecast. However, ST conventions proved to a be a huge refinance solution for him, and even if his career was essentially over, he had no financial issues. He died in 1999 of stomach cancer.

James Doohan - Montgomery “Scotty” Scott - The Original Series

Before becoming an actor, James Doohan served in the Canadian military and even fought during WWII. However, his role as Montgomery "Scotty" Scott in Star Trek: The Original Series, where he played the Enterprise's chief engineer, made a lot of young men pursue an engineering career while it also made him a total star. Doohan also helped shape the Vulcan or Klingon languages. He died in 2005 and given the fact that he had seven children, managing his last will had probably been a pretty hard task. 

Grace Lee Whitney - Janice Rand - The Original Series

Grace Lee Whitney's time in Star Trek: The Original Series was really short. Her character Janice Rand was a part of just the eight initial episodes. Her being written off from the show and her effort to become slimmer for the show was really hard for her, and she turned to alcohol abuse to get over it. She also claimed that a show's executive indecently assaulted her, without naming him though. During her final years, she was motivated to help other people sober up, and she died of natural causes at the age of 85, in 2015.

Kirstie Alley - Lt. Saavik - The Wrath Of Khan

Now known as a blonde diva, Kirstie Alley once played Lt. Saavik in Star Trek's most famous and fruitful movie: The Wrath of Khan. It really helped her career skyrocket, and her wealth management has never been the same ever since. She then appeared in several movies and shows, though she's now mostly relevant for her roller-coaster-like weight changes. After leaving behind her addictions, Alley now focuses on getting her once-glorious shape back, while also helping other women get fitter. 

Alexander Siddig - Dr. Julian Bashir - Deep Space Nine

Though he's now an acclaimed performer, Alexander Siddig was a young and aspiring actor when he landed his role in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. He got the role of Dr. Julian Bashir, and while the show gave him the opportunity to open his first bank account, it also enabled him to meet his ex-wife, Nana Visitor. They now have a child together, but they split in 2001. Since then, Siddig has appeared in tons of successful films and TV shows, proving how capable he is on set.

Diana Muldaur - Dr. Katherine Pulaski - The Next Generation

Diana Muldaur joined the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation after Dr. Crusher's departure, portraying Dr. Katherine Pulaski. She stayed in the show for just one season, as her appearance could not be described as successful. However, she then went on to land the lead role in L.A. Law, a series which marked her short career. She became much more popular, but when the show had ended, she quit acting, probably having made some retirement investments to sustain herself. Muldaur is now 79.

Armin Shimerman - Quark - Deep Space Nine

Armin Shimerman was a specialist in Ferengi characters, with his most famous one being Quark, a Ferengi creature who owned a bar in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. He then started increasing his credit score by appearing in Buffy The Vampire Slayer and other notable shows. He still appears in TV shows every now and then, and he has also released his own books. Last but not least, he has been a prolific voice actor, having worked in numerous animated shows and video games such as BioShock. 

Simon Pegg - Montgomery Scott - New Star Trek 

Simon Pegg was quite a surprise when he joined the cast of the 2009 film Star Trek, as we were mostly used to seeing him in black comedies and other goofy roles. He was already a star, having appeared in his own trilogy of Shawn Of the Dead. He landed the role of Montgomery Scott. That annoyed some Trekkies who believed that nobody could replace James Doohan, but he eventually did just fine. His earnings were already pretty high, but they became even bigger after ST.

Chris Pine - James T. Kirk - New Star Trek

Chris Pine is the absolute star of the new Star Trek films, and they had also been his ticket to stardom, as he's now a pretty sought-after name in Hollywood. He reprised the role of Captain James T. Kirk, and we have to say that die-hard ST fans were not actually pleased. He was constantly compared to William Shatner, but fortunately, Pine kept his ears closed and kept working hard. The movie was a success and Pine now has a dreamy investment account, while he also lands roles in blockbusters like Wonder Woman. 

Zachary Quinto - Spock - New Star Trek

It's hard to say how big the shoes that Zachary Quinto had to fill when he was offered Spock's role in the new Star Trek film. The producers were really worried about how this would end up, but they thought that giving Quinto a chance wouldn't be bad at all. In fact, his performance in shows like 24 and Heroes was pretty remarkable, and since then, the young actor's financial planning has reached greater heights. The openly gay actor is an LGBT activist.

John Cho - Hikaru Sulu - New Star Trek

Replacing the original Hikaru Sulu, George Takei, was a challenge that would intimidate many experienced actors, but it was John Cho's best shot to boost his net worth and become more recognized among Hollywood circles. Having starred in films like American Pie and Harold and Kumar, Cho didn't have many people's support, but eventually, he was much better than everyone expected, while he's now much wealthier than he believed he would be. He has two children, and while he doesn't look like it, he's now in his mid-40s!

Zoe Saldana - Nyota Uhura - New Star Trek

Zoe Saldana was no newbie to Hollywood, however, Star Trek was a very good addition to her already remarkable film portfolio. The beautiful actress portrayed Nyota Uhura, and she looked just as talented as she did in other blockbusters that she appeared in, such as Avatar, the Guardians Of the Galaxy franchise films, and others. Avatar 2 is now expected to be released in the next couple of years, and Saldana is probably going to be in it, proving that Hollywood is where she belongs. 

Winona Ryder - Amanda Grayson - New Star Trek

One can claim that Star Trek was Winona Ryder's way to return to the limelight, as she had been M.I.A. since the '90s. She landed the role of Spock's mother, Amanda Grayson, and it helped her become relevant again, after the huge scandal when she was accused of shoplifting. Now starring in Stranger Things, Ryder's credit report is starting to look a bit like the one she had back in the '90s, which is something pretty good. We had surely missed her. 

Karl Urban - Dr. Leonard McCoy - New Star Trek

Another actor who already had a lot of funds in the bank before joining Star Trek's cast is Karl Urban, who has appeared in huge films such as the Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Chronicles of Riddick. We're used to seeing Urban portray more action-like characters, but he was cast as Dr. Leonard McCoy, and he was pretty successful at replacing DeForest Kelley. Actually, Urban claimed that he has been a huge Trekkie for many years now, and playing in ST was a dream-come-true for him.

Marina Sirtis - Counselor Deanna Troi - The Next Generation

While Marina Sirtis as Deanna Troi was simply eye-candy for some time on Star Trek: The Next Generation, she developed to be a more well-rounded character, better fitting to her role as the ship's psychologist! Sirtis has had parts in dozens of TV shows and films though her Star Trek period has remained the highlight of her career. As she grew older, she underwent cosmetic surgery but she later claimed to regret her decision. She continued her acting career both on the TV and the film industry and her name is announced as part of the cast for As Greek as It Gets.

LeVar Burton - Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge - The Next Generation

Levar Burton might be most known for his role as George La Forge in Star Trek, The Next Generation, but his TV show portfolio is much bigger. He also gained a lot of reputation for his appearance in Reading Rainbow and Roots. Burton now mostly works as an author and a director, and he's living a happy life alongside his wife and two children in Sherman Oaks. He's also engaged in a lot of charitable organizations regarding AIDS research and other causes. We can’t help but admire our favorite actors for trying to make a difference!

Jeri Ryan - Seven of Nine - Voyager

After the character of Kes was written out of ST: VOY, Jeri Ryan was brought in as Seven of Nine to add more women to the cast. The beautiful and talented actress was an instant hit with the fans and really helped the show. Since then, her most notable work has been Boston Legal and Body Of Proof. She was married to the investment banker and Republican politician Jack Ryan and their divorce came to haunt them years later when he ran for the Senate in 2003. The divorce and child custody files were released to the public by court order.

Brent Spiner - Lt. Commander Data - The Next Generation

Although he has had a long career in TV, film, and theater, Brent Spiner's most iconic role is as the android Data on ST: TNG. Considered one of the most famous robots in entertainment, Data was an influential character and also quite popular with the ladies! In his personal life, Brent Spiner has led a quiet life, with no drug addiction scandals or exes hounding him for child support. The only scathing him about him is his humor, which he often expresses on Twitter.

Jonathan Frakes - William T. Riker - The Next Generation

Jonathan Frakes portrayed Commander William T. Riker in Star Trek: The Next Generation, and he was among the most popular characters. His personal finance benefited a lot from his Star Trek activity, after appearing in movies and Star Trek video games as well. He then went on to host the Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction show, until engaging into film directing. He now mostly works as a director and does some voice acting every now and then. He's married to Genie Francis since 1988, with whom they have two children.