Star Trek: TNG's Lt. Barclay Actor Came From A Hard-Hitting '80s TV Show
Dwight Schultz played memorable characters on two wildly popular adventure shows, demonstrating tremendous acting range in the process.
Dwight Schultz, best known for his role as Lieutenant Reginald Barclay in Star Trek: The Next Generation, once starred in the popular 1980s TV show The A-Team. Schultz played the character H.M. Howling Mad Murdock, who was the team's pilot and known for his confidence and numerous talents. Prior to his role on The A-Team, Schultz had appeared in a few one-off episodes of cop shows like Hill Street Blues.
After leaving The A-Team in 1987, Schultz transitioned to his Star Trek role, appearing in five episodes of Barclay, an anxious and stuttering engineer who often sought solace in the ship's Holodeck. Despite his insecurities, Barclay's unique personality made him relatable to many fans and contributed to memorable storylines, including a significant contribution to the final season of Star Trek: Voyager.
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