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The latest installment in the “Star Trek” franchise, “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy,” boasts a diverse ensemble of A-list celebrities, seasoned character actors, and promising newcomers. True to “Star Trek” tradition, the lineup includes both human and alien characters, with the latter often necessitating intricate makeup and prosthetics. This sometimes results in characters who appear vastly different from their real-life counterparts.
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One such character is Obel Wochak, portrayed by actor David Keeley. Although Keeley makes his “Star Trek” debut in Season 1, Episode 4, where he plays a Klingon general entangled in a romantic past with Chancellor Ake, portrayed by Holly Hunter, he is no stranger to the sci-fi genre. Keeley has built a varied career, appearing in numerous other science fiction projects and a wide array of roles.
David Keeley’s filmography includes notable appearances in the 2004 remake of “The Manchurian Candidate,” which, despite mixed reviews, remains a compelling watch. He has also starred in the TV series “Warehouse 13” and the lesser-known “Total Recall 2070.” These roles underscore his familiarity with sci-fi, a genre he has explored in other series such as “Impulse,” “Codename: Eternity,” “Robocop,” and “Eerie, Indiana: The Other Dimension.”
Beyond science fiction, Keeley has displayed his versatility across various genres since the 1980s, with TV credits spanning shows like “Suits,” “Kung-Fu: The Legend Continues,” “Heartland,” and “Designated Survivor.” His career primarily focuses on television, with occasional movie roles, the most prominent being in “The Manchurian Candidate.”
David Keeley has been acting since the ’80s
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Apart from on-screen acting, Keeley has lent his voice to several projects. He voiced Nelo Angelo—who is later revealed to be Dante’s brother, Vergil—in the original 2001 video game “Devil May Cry,” along with roles in animated series such as “Ultra Force” and “Cadillacs and Dinosaurs.” This showcases Keeley’s dynamic range as an actor both on and off-screen.
That said, Keeley has also worked in just about every genre imaginable, with roles that go all the way back to two TV movies in the 1980s. Other noteworthy TV credits of Keeley’s include “Suits,” “Kung-Fu: The Legend Continues,” “Heartland,” and “Designated Survivor.”Â
Primarily sticking to the small screen and garnering the occasional TV movie role, Keeley has taken few theatrical gigs, with “The Manchurian Candidate” being the one most worthy of note. Keeley is also an occasional voice actor, appearing in the original 2001 “Devil May Cry” video game as Nelo Angelo, later revealed as Dante’s brother, Vergil, as well as the cartoons “Ultra Force” and “Cadillacs and Dinosaurs.”Â