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Actor James Sloyan, Star Trek guest star, dies at 85

The character actor appeared in The Sting, Xanadu, and multiple Star Trek series.

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  • James Sloyan, a character actor best known for Star Trek guest roles and film appearances in The Sting and Xanadu, died at age 85 over the summer.
  • He played multiple memorable characters across three Star Trek series: Admiral Jarok, Alexander Rozhenko, Dr. Mora, and Ma'Bor Jetrel.
  • The news of his death became public on September 21, 2026.
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Sloyan was an exceptional character actor and his Star Trek roles were standout performances.

  • “One of Star Trek's best-ever guest actors, James Sloyan, passed away over the summer at the age of 85.”

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    James Sloyan dies at 85

    Actor James Sloyan passed away over the summer at age 85. He was known for film roles including The Sting and Xanadu, and multiple guest appearances on Star Trek series.

    “One of Star Trek's best-ever guest actors, James Sloyan, passed away over the summer at the age of 85.”
    — trekgeeks.com · source
    • trekgeeks.com

      One of Star Trek's best-ever guest actors, James Sloyan, passed away over the summer at the age of 85. Whether you remember him as Admiral Jarok, time-traveling Alexander Rozhenko, Dr. Mora, or Ma'Bor Jetrel, his performances in Trek were always phenomenal.

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    • James Sloyan, Actor in ‘The Sting,‘ ‘Xanadu‘ and ‘Oh Madeline,’ Dies at 85 https://www. hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-ne ws/james-sloyan-dead-the-sting-oh-madeline-xanadu-1236706919/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Entertainment News @ entertainment-news-THR

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