Gregory Sierra, Sanford and Son and Barney Miller actor and Star Trek guest star, passed away earlier this month at 83

Gregory Sierra as Entek, in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine “Second Skin”

JANUARY 27, 2021 - Notable sitcom actor and Star Trek guest star Gregory Sierra has passed away. According to a piece in Deadline, a family spokesman said that Sierra died on January 4th due to complications from cancer. He was 83.

Star Trek fans will know Sierra from his role as Entek in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine season three episode “Second Skin”. He was the Cardassian and member of the secretive Obsidian Order who kidnapped Major Kira and altered her appearance to look like the daughter of a suspected member of the Cardassian Underground.

Before and after Star Trek, Sierra was a prolific television actor, best known for his roles as Julio Fuentes on Sanford and Son, and Sgt. Amenguale on Barney Miller. He also had memorable roles in Soap, Miami Vice and Murder, She Wrote.

Sierra is survived by his wife, Helene. Please join me in sending condolences to his family.