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Robin Curtis
Curtis in 2015
Born1955 or 1956 (age 68–69)
Alma materState University of New York at Oswego
OccupationActress
Years active
  • 1981–2005
  • 2022–present
Known forStar Trek III: The Search for Spock
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
The Unborn 2

Robin Curtis (born 1955 or 1956[1]) is an American actress. She is best known for replacing Kirstie Alley in the role of Vulcan Lieutenant Saavik in the films Star Trek III: The Search for Spock and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.[2][3][4][5]

Early years

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Curtis is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Curtis;[6] her hometown is New York Mills, New York.[1] She has two brothers.[7] In 1974 she graduated from New York Mills Union Free School,[6] where she acted in plays.[7] She graduated from the State University of New York at Oswego in 1978,[6] majoring in theater and communications.[1]

Career

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Film and television work

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Although her first appearance as Vulcan Lieutenant Saavik in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock[3][8][4][5] in 1984 was promoted as her film debut, Curtis had already made several film and made-for-television movie appearances. Her performance in the film drew a mixed reception from Trek fans.[2] She reprised the role of Saavik for a brief appearance in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.[9][10][11] For The Search for Spock, Curtis was paid $30,000.[12]

She co-starred in the 1983 episode "Short Notice" during the first season of the Knight Rider television series. Curtis guest starred as Company operative Ginger Brock in The Equalizer, in the 1986 episode, "Dead Drop." In 1991, she portrayed Carol Pulaski on the soap opera General Hospital. In 1993, she portrayed an unrelated Vulcan character disguised as a Romulan (Tallera/T'Paal) in the two-part episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation titled "Gambit".[13][14][15] In the Babylon 5 episode "Deathwalker" (1994), she appeared as Abbai Ambassador Kalika.

Curtis also appeared in the television series Dream On, Herman's Head, Night Court, MacGyver, and Johnny Bago. In 1994, she was in The Unborn 2.[16]

Curtis's other film work includes Hexed, Ghost Story, Shootdown, In Love with an Older Woman, A White Thread, A Black Thread, and LBJ – The Early Years, where she played Jacqueline Kennedy.[17][18]

In 2022, Curtis was cast in the horror film Awaken the Reaper,[19][20] her first film role since 1999.[21]

Stage and commercial work

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Curtis has numerous stage credits in regional and national theatre, including Gyspy, Applause, Oliver!, and ...And Other Songs in New York City. She performed in The City Suite off Broadway and in Garden in Los Angeles. Her other work includes The Nerd, The Man of La Mancha, and The Apple Tree. She has also appeared in several television commercials and infomercials.

Curtis made frequent appearances at Star Trek conventions starting in 1986[22][23] to the mid-1990s, but by 2014, she was appearing only occasionally. She became a residential real estate agent in 2004 and the following year debuted her one-woman show, a work-in-progress, Not My Bra, You Don't! – The Sexual Odyssey of a Forty-Nine-Year-Old Woman.[24]

Filmography

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Film

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Robin Curtis film credits
Year Title Role Notes
1981 Ghost Story Rea Dedham Directed by John Irvin
1984 Star Trek III: The Search for Spock Lieutenant Saavik Directed by Leonard Nimoy[25]
1986 Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
1993 Hexed Rebecca Written and directed by Alan Spencer
1994 The Unborn 2 Linda Holt Directed by Rick Jacobson
Babyfever Carol Directed by Directed by Victoria Foyt and Henry Jaglom
1995 Bloodfist VI: Ground Zero Major Marin Directed by Rick Jacobson
Hostile Intentions Janine West Written and directed by Catherine Cyran
1996 Dark Breed Marian Directed by Richard Pepin
Santa with Muscles Leslie Directed by John Murlowski
1998 Recoil Julie Sloan Directed by Art Camacho
Scorpio One Shannon Brey Directed by Worth Keeter
1999 The Sex Monster Woman on Street Written and directed by Mike Binder
Making Contact Directed by Molly Smith
2024 Awaken the Reaper Connie Written by Dave Campfield and directed by Dave Campfield and Justin Paul
765874 – Unification Saavik Directed by Carlos Baena[25]

Television

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Robin Curtis television credits
Year Title Role Notes
1982 In Love with an Older Woman Michelle Made-for-TV-movie directed by Jack Bender
1983 Knight Rider Nicole Turner Episode: "Short Notice" (S 1:Ep 22)
First Affair Uncredited Made-for-TV-movie directed by Gus Trikonis
1985 MacGyver Kate Connelly Episode: "The Gauntlet" (S 1:Ep 4)
Northstar Jane Harlow Made-for-TV movie directed by Peter Levin
1986 The Equalizer Ginger Brock Episode: "Dead Drop" (S 1:Ep 15)
The New Mike Hammer Peggy Ryan Episode: "Dead Pigeon (S 3:Ep 2)
1987 Scarecrow and Mrs. King Alice Trask Babcock Episode: "Rumors of my Death" (S 4:Ep 14)
MacGyver Kate Connelly Episode: "Friends" (S 2:Ep 20)
Airwolf Lynn Episode: "Rogue Warrior" (S 1:Ep 13)
LBJ: The Early Years Jacqueline Kennedy Made-for-TV-movie directed by Peter Werner
Private Eye Eileen Quinlan Episode: "War Buddy" (S 1:Ep 13)
Rags to Riches Eileen Newman Episode: "Dear Diary" (S 2:Ep 5)
1988 CBS Summer Playhouse Barbara Episode: "Sniff" (S 2:Ep 12)
Shootdown 1st Newswoman Made-for-TV movie directed by Michael Pressman
1989 Night Court Dr. Judith Malloy Episode: "Mental Giant" (S 6:Ep 10)
1990 Dragnet Vikki Lucas Episode: "The Auditor" (S 2:Ep 15)
Dream On Doctor St. Claire Episode: "Death Takes a Coffee Break" (S 1:Ep 2)
1991 Tagteam Lt. Carol Steckler Made-for-TV- movie directed by Paul Krasny
General Hospital Carol Pulaski 1 episode dated March 26, 1991
The New Adam-12 Mrs. Thomas Episode: "Lock House" (S 2:Ep 11)
1992 Herman's Head Diane Shaw Episode: "Intern-al Affairs" (S 2:Ep 4)
1993 Johnny Bago Nella Episode: "Johnny Saves the World" (S 1:Ep 8)
Star Trek: The Next Generation Tallera / T'Paal Episode: "Gambit" (2 Parts: S 7:Ep 4-5)
1994 Babylon 5 Ambassador Kalika Episode: "Deathwalker" (S 1:Ep 9)
1995 Space: Above and Beyond Andrea Wilkins Episode: "Eyes" (S 1:Ep 6) / uncredited
1996 Murder, She Wrote Rosemary Tynan Episode: "Murder Among Friends" (S 12:Ep 16)

Podcast

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Robin Curtis television credits
Year Title Role Notes
2016 Starship Excelsior: The Star Trek Audio Adventure Commander Saavik Episodes: "Impeccable Logic" (S 4:Ep 12)

"Tomorrow's Excelsior" (S 4: E13)

References

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  1. ^ a b c Spelling, Ian (October 3, 1993). "The return of Robin Curtis to 'Star Trek'". Longview News-Journal. M. Roberts Media LLC. p. TV Week 2. Retrieved April 21, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ a b Seibold, Witney (September 29, 2024). "Star Trek's Robin Curtis Blames Leonard Nimoy For A Common Saavik Complaint". /Film. Static Media. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
  3. ^ a b Orquiol, John (March 8, 2024). "Why Kirstie Alley Didn't Return As Saavik For Star Trek III". Screen Rant. Valnet. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
  4. ^ a b Schnakenberg, Robert (2014). The Encyclopedia Shatnerica: An A to Z Guide to the Man and His Universe. Philadelphia: Quirk Books. p. 18. ISBN 9781594747762.
  5. ^ a b Gross, Edward; Altman, Mark A. (2016). The Fifty-Year Mission: The Complete, Uncensored, Unauthorized Oral History of Star Trek: The First 25 Years. New York City: St. Martin's Press. p. 457. ISBN 9781250065841.
  6. ^ a b c Jaquays, Mike (July 18, 2021). "'Star Trek' role gave local family a blessing during a tragic time". Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Gannett. p. 6 D. Retrieved April 21, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ a b McBride, Laura H. (October 15, 1992). "Trekkies convention will bring enterprising Robin Curtis". Bristol Herald Courier. Lee Enterprises. p. 4 D. Retrieved April 21, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ Scott, Vernon (June 17, 1984). "Robin Curtis: New Vulcan Aboard". TimesDaily. Tennessee Valley Printing Co., Inc. p. 27. Retrieved May 22, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ Bond, Jeff (January 1, 2007). "Review – Star Trek III: The Search For Spock". TrekMovie.com. SciFanatic Network. Retrieved June 20, 2013.
  10. ^ Joel B. Kirk (April 1, 2004). "Retrospective: Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) – rec.arts.sf.reviews | Google Groups". Retrieved June 20, 2013.
  11. ^ "Fist Full of Comics & Games – Star Trek Movies". Fist Full of Comics & Games, LLC. March 4, 2007. Archived from the original on March 4, 2007. Retrieved February 4, 2008.
  12. ^ Britt, Ryan (2022). Phasers on Stun! How the Making (and Remaking) of Star Trek Changed the World. London: Penguin Publishing Group. p. 171. ISBN 9780593185698.
  13. ^ Phillips, Mark; Garcia, Frank (2014). Science Fiction Television Series Episode Guides, Histories, and Casts and Credits for 62 Prime-Time Shows, 1959 Through 1989. Jefferson: McFarland & Company. p. 822. ISBN 9781476610306.
  14. ^ Okuda, Michael; Okuda, Denise; Mirek, Debbie (2011). The Star Trek Encyclopedia. New York City: Pocket Books. p. 631. ISBN 9781451646887.
  15. ^ Okuda, Michael; Okuda, Denise; Mirek, Debbie (2011). The Star Trek Encyclopedia. New York City: Pocket Books. p. 632. ISBN 9781451646887.
  16. ^ Muir, John Kenneth (2011). Horror Films of the 1990s. Jefferson: McFarland & Company. p. 353. ISBN 9780786484805.
  17. ^ "LBJ: The Early Years". Screen Rant. Valnet. February 1, 1987. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
  18. ^ Corry, John (February 1, 1987). "TV VIEW; 'LBJ' -- A POWERFUL PORTRAIT". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. p. 33. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
  19. ^ London, Rob (November 30, 2022). "Robin Curtis Joins Horror Movie 'Awaken The Reaper' After 23-Year Acting Hiatus". Collider. Valnet. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
  20. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (November 9, 2022). "Lance Henriksen, Louis Gossett Jr & Robin Curtis Lead Horror 'Awaken The Reaper'". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
  21. ^ Creith, Matthew (November 30, 2022). "Star Trek Star Making A Comeback After Long Retirement". Giant Freakin Robot. Walk Big Media. Retrieved December 5, 2022.
  22. ^ "August Star Trek Convention Features Actress Robin Curtis". Ocala Star-Banner. Gannett. August 10, 1986. p. 31. Retrieved May 22, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  23. ^ Bacon-Smith, Camille (1991). Enterprising Women Television Fandom and the Creation of Popular Myth. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press. p. 31. ISBN 9780812213799.
  24. ^ Doran, Elizabeth (February 27, 2015). "Star Trek's Leonard Nimoy told me to 'Go for it,' says CNY actress". Syracuse.com. Advance Publications. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
  25. ^ a b Drew, Brian (November 29, 2014). "Watch: William Shatner, George Takei, And Robin Curtis Reflect On Their Star Trek Histories In New Videos". TrekMovie.com. SciFanatic Network. Retrieved November 21, 2015.
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