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Harris Yulin

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As Aamin Marritza in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

Harris Yulin (born November 5, 1937 in Template:USCity) is an American actor who has appeared in dozens of Hollywood films and made-for-TV movies. He first emerged in the cult Brian De Palma film Scarface (1983) as a crooked cop who double-crosses Al Pacino's character.

Since then, Yulin has appeared in many popular films, including as Ghostbusters II (starring Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray), Final Analysis (starring Richard Gere), and Clear and Present Danger (starring Harrison Ford). His more recent projects include Rush Hour 2 and Training Day.

He appeared in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, in the acclaimed episode "Duet". During the second season of 24 he played National Security Advisor Roger Stanton. He was nominated for an Emmy in 1996 for his portrayal of crime boss Jerome Belasco in the television series Frasier. In the series Buffy The Vampire Slayer he played Quentin Travers, head of the Watchers' Council.

Filmography

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As Quentin Travers in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Yulin was married to Gwen Welles, who appeared in Nashville.

Trivia

  • The first episode of 24 that he appeared in was aired on the same night his character Quentin Travers on Buffy the Vampire Slayer was killed off.
  • Yulin never received onscreen credit for his role on 24. Upon being told that his name would have to share the screen with another actor's, Yulin opted not to be credited at all.