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Robert Beltran: People get me wrong when I say that I never watched Star Trek. Actually, I never watched much science fiction in general. It just never appealled to me. Since becoming involved in the Star Trek World, I have a great respect for the writers in all the incarnations of Star Trek. But it's still hard for me to sit down and watch a science fiction show. You have to remember, I fell asleep during Star Wars.
Robert Beltran: I hate long goodbyes. I don't even let people take me to the airport.
He he attended at East Bakersfield High School.
He is a member of the Classical Theater Lab, an ensemble of professional actors who co-produced the production of Hamlet in 1997, which he directed and starred in.
He was nominated at the ALMA Award in 1998 for "Outstanding Individual Performance" for his work on
In 1997, he Won Golden Eagle Award for "Outstanding Actor in a Television Series" for his work on
One of his siblings was born with Down Syndrome and for four years (1998 - 2001), he hosted the Galaxy Ball, a fund raising event for the Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles (DSALA), which brought together actors from other Star Trek series for a small convention. During the evening, there was a cabaret and a dinner dance. In 2001, it was reported in USA Today that the Galaxy Ball raised more than $50,000 for the DSALA, as well as other charities.
Robert has stated that the infamous Chakotay tattoo really has no meaning. Also if fans look close enough, they'll notice that it's never exactly the same.
Robert stated that if he had to chose one film as his all time favourite, it would be The Godfather.
Robert has stated that if he had to choose just one role in a Shakespeare play that it would have to be Othello.
J R R Tolkien and Carlos Fuentes are a couple of Robert's favourite authors.
Robert's favourite Voyager episodes are Faces and Maneuvers.
Robert lent his voice to the video game Star Trek Voyager: Elite Force (2000) as his character Commander Chakotay
His last name is pronounced bel-TRAHN.
On the stage, Robert has appeared in productions for Luis Valdez's El Teatro Campesino, the LA Theater Center, the California Shakespeare Festival, and others.
Robert lives in Los Angeles, California.
Robert attended Fresno State College, where he graduated with a degree in Theater Arts.
Robert is the seventh of ten children.
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