She also played the Klingon K’Ehleyr in “TNG,” a female Q in “Voyager,” and the first female Andorian in “Enterprise,” making her the only actress to play four different aliens.
Outside of “Star Trek,” Plakson further showcased her versatility with roles in “Love & War,” “Mad About You,” and as Judy Eriksen in “How I Met Your Mother.”
For ardent “Star Trek” fans, she offers an audiobook, “The Poor Dead K’ehleyr Show,” with insights and anecdotes from her enriching journey in the series.