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This article is written from the Real World perspective Bruce Timm

Rene Auberjonois (born June 1, 1940 in New York City, New York - December 8, 2019 in Los Angeles, California) was an American actor of Franco-Swiss descent, probably best known for playing shapeshifter Odo on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

DCAU filmography[]

Batman: The Animated Series

Justice League

Background information[]

  • Before Deep Space Nine, Auberjonois was best known for a recurring role on the sitcom Benson and on Boston Legal.
  • Auberjonois also voiced roles on The Legend of Tarzan, Xiaolin Showdown, and Duck Dodgers and as the voice of the knife-happy French chef Louis from The Little Mermaid and associated cartoons.
  • Auberjonois had a brief appearance in the film Batman Forever as Dr. Burton, the superintendent of Arkham Asylum. This makes him one of only five actors to appear in both Batman: The Animated Series and one of the live-action movies (the others being Ed Begley, Jr., John Glover, Senator Patrick Leahy, and Vincent Schiavelli).
  • Auberjonois had previously played Desaad in the 1984-1986 incarnations of Hanna-Barbera's Super Friends franchise.

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