Aron Eisenberg facts for kids
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Aron Eisenberg
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Eisenberg in 1998
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| Born | January 6, 1969 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Died | September 21, 2019 (aged 50) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Moorpark College |
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| Years active | 1988–2019 |
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Malíssa Longo
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| Children | 2 |
Aron Eisenberg (January 6, 1969 – September 21, 2019) was an American actor and podcaster. He was most famous for his role as Nog on the TV show Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. He also had a career as a professional photographer.
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Early Life and Health
Aron Eisenberg was adopted into a Jewish family. He was born with a kidney condition that affected his height. When he was 14 years old, he received a kidney transplant. This surgery helped him live a healthier life. He later studied theater at Moorpark College in California.
Acting Career
Aron Eisenberg appeared in many TV shows and movies. Some of the TV shows he was in include Tales from the Crypt, The Wonder Years, and General Hospital. He also had a recurring role as Jerry in The Secret World of Alex Mack. In movies, he appeared in Puppet Master III: Toulon's Revenge and The Horror Show.
Star Trek Roles
Eisenberg is best known for playing Nog in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Nog was a Ferengi character. Aron wore a lot of special makeup for this role. However, he also appeared without makeup in one episode called "Far Beyond the Stars". He played a different character, Kar, in an episode of Star Trek: Voyager called "Initiations". Later in his life, he co-hosted a Star Trek podcast called The 7th Rule.
Stage and Other Work
Besides TV and movies, Aron Eisenberg also performed in plays. Some of his stage shows included The Indian Wants the Bronx and On Borrowed Time. He even directed some plays himself. His last acting role was in the 2019 movie 7 Days to Vegas.
Personal Life
Aron Eisenberg was also a talented photographer. He even opened his own photography gallery. In 2015, he faced kidney problems again. Luckily, he received another successful kidney transplant in December of that year. He married Malíssa Longo in 2018 and was a father to two sons.
Aron Eisenberg passed away on September 21, 2019, at the age of 50.
Tribute
Aron Eisenberg was honored in an episode of Star Trek: Discovery that aired in 2020. A spaceship called the USS Nog was named after his famous character. This ship was part of the Eisenberg-class, a special tribute to him.
