Holy Star Trek crossover actors, Batman!
Welcome back to Redshirts Always Die's crossover coverage of Star Trek & Batman actors fans forgot starred in both shows. Trekkies won't soon forget iconic names like Frank Gorshin, Julie Newmar, and Yvonne Craig from both beloved series, but the following names may have flown under the radar for many television enthusiasts. With that in mind, dive into part two below.
6. Elisha Cook Jr.
Elisha Cook Jr. was an incredible character actor who starred in a variety of movie and television dramas over his illustrious career. The talented thespian co-starred alongside some of Hollywood's biggest legends, including Humphrey Bogart in The Maltese Falcon and Vincent Price in William Castle's House on Haunted Hill. And his one and only appearance on Star Trek was unforgettable as he portrayed Samuel T. Cogley, attorney-at-law.
The book-obsessed Cogley, who spits in the face of 23rd century techology, takes on James T. Kirk (William Shatner) as a client after the USS Enterprise's captain is put on trial for the supposed murder of Ben Finney in the TOS season 1 must-see episode "Court Martial." SPOILER ALERT: Cogley wins the case thanks to some help from Mr. Spock (Leonard Nimoy).
Meanwhile, Cook Jr. appeared in two episodes of Batman, which included guest starring in season 2's "Ice Spy" and "The Duo Defy." Cook Jr. portrayed Professor Isaacson, who was abducted by Mr. Freeze. By the way, both of these episodes feature another Star Trek/Batman crossover performer: the lovely Leslie Parrish.