The Omnipotent Immortal Q

[Stephen of Borg 2]

Do you think that Q would have been as popular if he were played by someone else besides John de Lancie or do you think it's de Lancie's portrayal of Q that makes him such a fan favorite?

[Kor37 9]

I think that John De Lancie brought a lot to the character. However, it was also a very well written character so I think another good actor could have pulled it off.

[youbroughtheryouRiker 2]

It's hard to say for sure, but I don't think so. John De Lancie makes Q so believable as a mischeivous, but methodical creature. John's performance is just so animated, you'd almost have to believe that's how omnipotent beings might really act.

 

In the episode where Q is made mortal (I think it's "Deja Q"), they have another member of the continuum come in and give him his powers back. That portrayal showed a Q who, for want of a better term, was a complete spaz. Just too hammy, imo. Then again, not all Q are alike, but yeah, Q was a character that the writers had fun with. But I don't think anyone could pull him off as magically as De Lancie. I shudder to think of Robin Williams playing a Q. (I like Williams, but let's be realistic here).

[Mr.Picard 12]

Considering the fact that we've seen other actors playing other members of the Q continuum (I wasn't really impressed by their performances, except for Keegan de Lancie, but I don't think he counts B) ) - I don't think Q would have been as great if John de Lancie hadn't played him.

[Takara_Soong 4]

In the episode where Q is made mortal (I think it's "Deja Q"), they have another member of the continuum come in and give him his powers back.  That portrayal showed a Q who, for want of a better term, was a complete spaz.  Just too hammy, imo. 

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That was Corbin Bernsen who, at the time, was a major star playing Arnie Becker in the series, LA Law. When he appeared in that episode, LA Law was at its peak of success.

[Stephen of Borg 2]

I've always known him from the two "Dentist" horror movies. That stuff is hard to watch

[Flt. Adm. Tiger 0]

I always thought that John DeLancie added something special to that role...he always seemed to have the right balance of seriousness and fun with it.

[Takara_Soong 4]

Considering the fact that we've seen other actors playing other members of the Q continuum (I wasn't really impressed by their performances, except for Keegan de Lancie, but I don't think he counts :biggrin: ) - I don't think Q would have been as great if John de Lancie hadn't played him.

 

I thought Keegan de Lancie gave a very good performance as Q's son. That's one of my favourite Q episodes.

[Dark Reality 0]

I don't think I've ever seen John De Lancie outside of Star Trek. I'm not sure anyone else could have done Q as well as he did. Great character... annoying, but he was supposed to be.

[LoveMalePecs1 0]

John De Lancie was great at playing "Q" adding both Seriousness and fun to the role plus the fact of making appearances in 3 spinoff Series-TNG-DS9-Voyager.

 

"Omnipotent Immortal Q"!

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1."Encounter At Farpoint 1-2"

 

2."Hide And Q"

 

3."Q Who"

 

4."Deja Q"

 

5."QPID"

 

6."Tapestry"

 

7."True Q"

 

8."All Good Things---"

 

9."Q-Less" ("DS9")

 

10."Death Wish" ("Voyager")

 

11."The Q And The Grey" ("Voyager")

 

12."Q 2" ("Voyager")

 

 

:biggrin: B)

Edited November 20, 2005 by LoveMalePecs1

[Matt 0]

John de Lancie did a fantastic job with the character and although it was a well written character I doubt it would have been as successful and likeable if played by anyone else.

[krysis 2]

I cannot watch a show with De Lancie acting in it without thinking, "Hey! That's Q!" Same as the case with Data and Spiner, I cannot see John as anything else other than Q. I think that's the best role he's ever played.

Edited November 22, 2005 by Takara_Soong