Jeffrey Combs, born September 9, 1954, in Oxnard, California, is an American actor best known for his roles in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Enterprise, and the Re-Animator film series. He has also been a prominent figure in horror and science fiction, appearing in numerous films and television series.

     Combs grew up in Lompoc, California, as the fifth of nine children. He studied acting at the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts and later attended the University of Washington’s Professional Actor Training Program. After performing in regional theater, he moved to Los Angeles in 1980, where he began his film career.

     His breakout role came in 1985 when he starred as Dr. Herbert West in Re-Animator, a cult horror film based on H.P. Lovecraft’s work. He reprised the role in Bride of Re-Animator (1990) and Beyond Re-Animator (2003). He also appeared in The Frighteners (1996), House on Haunted Hill (1999), and I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998).

     In Star Trek, Combs played multiple characters, including Weyoun, the Vorta diplomat, and Brunt, the Ferengi Liquidator, in Deep Space Nine. He later portrayed Thy’lek Shran, the Andorian commander, in Enterprise. His ability to play distinct roles made him a fan favorite.

     Beyond Star Trek, Combs voiced The Question in Justice League Unlimited and Ratchet in Transformers: Prime. He has also performed in theater, including Macbeth and The Merchant of Venice.

     Combs has been married to Alice Cadogan, and they have one child.