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Sep 17, 2021 · Kirstie Alley played Saavik in 'Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan', but left the franchise over money. Learn why she was cast, what her role was supposed to be, and how she was replaced by Robin Curtis.
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- Eric Pesola
Alley made her film debut in 1982 in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan in the role of the Vulcan Starfleet officer Lieutenant Saavik. The Saavik character became very popular with Star Trek fans, but Alley chose not to reprise the role in the next two film sequels so the role was recast.
Actress: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Kirstie Louise Alley was an American actress. Her breakout role was as Rebecca Howe in the NBC sitcom Cheers (1987-1993), receiving an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe in 1991 for the role.
- Actress, Producer, Writer
- January 12, 1951
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- December 5, 2022
Kirstie Alley and Lee Horsley in Infidelity (1987)- Kirstie Alley, Lee Horsley, and Lindsay Parker in Infidelity (1987)
- Kirstie Alley in TCM Remembers 2022 (2022)
- Kirstie Alley and Alison La Placa in Madhouse (1990)
- Kirstie Alley, Alison La Placa, and John Larroquette in Madhouse (1990)
- Kirstie Alley, Bradley Gregg, and John Larroquette in Madhouse (1990)
- Kirstie Alley, Woody Harrelson, and Ted Danson in Cheers (1982)
- Kirstie Alley in Saturday Night Live (1975)
- Kirstie Alley and Roseanne Barr in The Roseanne Show (1997)
Mar 8, 2024 · Updated Mar 8, 2024. Link copied to clipboard. Summary. Kirstie Alley left Star Trek due to a salary dispute with Paramount, resulting in her iconic character being recast for future films. Leonard Nimoy was impressed with Alley's portrayal of Lt. Saavik, but her agent's salary demands led to her departure from the franchise.
- John Orquiola
- Star Trek Lead Editor
Aug 15, 2016 · Kirstie Alley. Need we say more? She’s been near the top of StarTrek.com ’s list to snag as an interview for many years. Her turn as Saavik in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan came out of nowhere, stunning audiences, and her performance launched her into a stellar career that endures to this day.
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Star Trek. Kirstie Alley (12 January 1951 – 5 December 2022; age 71) was an American actress and spokesmodel from Wichita, Kansas, who made her feature film debut playing Saavik in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. For her performance in this film, Alley was nominated for a Saturn Award by the Academy of...
Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Captain. Saavik is a fictional character in the Star Trek universe. She first appeared in the film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) played by Kirstie Alley. Robin Curtis took over the role for Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986).
