Jeremy Roberts

Jeremy Roberts is a veteran American character actor born on September 18 1954 in Birmingham Alabama He moved to Hollywood as a child and later served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War where he reached the rank of Sergeant before being honorably discharged After his military service he pursued acting attending the American Conservatory Theater where he studied alongside notable actors such as Annette Bening Roberts has appeared in over 200 costarring and guest roles in film and television over a career spanning more than 30 years He is known for his roles in movies like The Mask 1994 Christmas Vacation 1989 Herbie Fully Loaded 2005 and Star Trek VI The Undiscovered Country 1991 where he played Lieutenant Commander Dimitri Valtanea role he reprised in the TV show Star Trek Voyager He also has a strong background in repertory theater with performances at the Pacific Conservatory Theater and the Denver Center Theater Outside of acting Roberts worked various jobs such as bartender lifeguard and bodyguard before fully establishing his acting career He continues to work internationally in film and TV projects