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Rom (Star Trek)
Rom is a recurring character on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. He is played by Max Grodénchik.
Rom is a Ferengi, the son of Keldar and Ishka. He is Quark's younger brother, and the father of Nog. On the show he is often used for comic relief, but also grows in importance as the show progresses. In the early seasons, he works at Quark's bar, becoming a technician under Chief O'Brien later in the show's run.
Max Grodenchik previously played two different Ferengi characters in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes "Captain's Holiday" and "The Perfect Mate". While working on "Perfect Mate", the head of the makeup department Michael Westmore told Grodénchik about a new Star Trek series, that it would include a Ferengi as a series regular and that his agent should check for casting call coming in a few months time. Months later, Grodénchik read for the role of Quark at a large and busy casting call, but did not feel the audition went well and did not expect to hear back, forgetting about it. A few weeks later, at a smaller casting call, he auditioned again, but did not think it went well that time either. As he was waiting disappointed outside the gates of Paramount Studios, Armin Shimerman came over and talked to him. Shimerman had figured out that they were the last two up for the role of Quark, but he also noticed that the script mentioned Quark's nephew Nog and so there was the possibility of there being the part of Nog's father. In the pilot episode, he was hired for one day's work in the role of "Ferengi Pit Boss". Grodénchik was hired for one episode at a time and was contracted on a day-by-day basis for the duration of his role as Rom. He was hired again as a guest star on the fourth episode and was credited as "Rom". He would return to play Rom in thirty-seven episodes.
In the Star Trek science fiction universe, Rom was born around 2335. Rom does not have the business acumen typically associated with the Ferengi race; he is described as one who "didn't have the 'lobes' for business". He has a knack for fixing things, but until around 2372, he works exclusively as a waiter and stock boy in his brother Quark's bar on Deep Space Nine (DS9). Rom frequently displays a lack of confidence, largely due to Quark's habit of belittling him. There is evidence to suggest[specify] that Quark was attempting to protect Rom from inevitable failure by preventing him from venturing into business for himself. Nevertheless, after four years living among Federation and Bajoran citizens on the station, and following his son Nog's admission to Starfleet (which made him very proud), Rom leaves the bar to become an engineer in the Bajoran Militia. However, Rom still frequents the bar and keeps his brother company often, but as a paying customer whom Quark has to respect.
Odo once describes Rom as "an idiot, [who] couldn't fix a straw if it was bent". These opinions are only due to Rom's social ineptitude and meek, almost subservient, demeanor, and stand in contrast to his genius as an engineer. His talents play an important role in the Dominion War. In 2373, Rom designs and distributes a self-replicating minefield that blocks access to the Bajoran wormhole and prevents Dominion reinforcements from entering the Alpha Quadrant for several months.
His first wife, Prinadora, bore his son Nog. She stayed behind on Ferenginar when Rom first came to Deep Space Nine, but the marriage was later dissolved after she and her father stole the bulk of his profits. Rom eventually married Leeta, a Bajoran Dabo girl employed at Quark's bar, after a period of doubt about her love after having been burned in his first marriage.
When Grand Nagus Zek becomes less greedy after coming into contact with the Bajoran prophets, he founds the Ferengi Benevolent Association and appoints Rom chairman ("Prophet Motive"). Acting atypically, Rom takes advantage of the opportunity and embezzles money from the charity.
Throughout his seven years on DS9, Rom undergoes great personal growth as a colleague, parent and in nearly every other aspect of his life and career. He also proves valuable, on several occasions, in helping his people deal with important issues facing their society. Not the least through the influence of his Starfleet neighbours, Rom becomes a more thoughtful and caring individual. In 2375, to the shock of everyone, including Rom himself, Zek appoints Rom to succeed him as Grand Nagus, becoming the new leader of the Ferengi and their economy. Rom's political affiliations are frequently hinted as being left-wing and more liberal than those of his brother. In the episode "Bar Association", he forms a union of the bar staff at Quark's bar and quotes Karl Marx ("Workers of the world, unite! You have nothing to lose but your chains!") as well as demonstrating admiration for Miles O'Brien's ancestor, Sean Aloysius O'Brien, a union leader.
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Rom (Star Trek)
Rom is a recurring character on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. He is played by Max Grodénchik.
Rom is a Ferengi, the son of Keldar and Ishka. He is Quark's younger brother, and the father of Nog. On the show he is often used for comic relief, but also grows in importance as the show progresses. In the early seasons, he works at Quark's bar, becoming a technician under Chief O'Brien later in the show's run.
Max Grodenchik previously played two different Ferengi characters in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes "Captain's Holiday" and "The Perfect Mate". While working on "Perfect Mate", the head of the makeup department Michael Westmore told Grodénchik about a new Star Trek series, that it would include a Ferengi as a series regular and that his agent should check for casting call coming in a few months time. Months later, Grodénchik read for the role of Quark at a large and busy casting call, but did not feel the audition went well and did not expect to hear back, forgetting about it. A few weeks later, at a smaller casting call, he auditioned again, but did not think it went well that time either. As he was waiting disappointed outside the gates of Paramount Studios, Armin Shimerman came over and talked to him. Shimerman had figured out that they were the last two up for the role of Quark, but he also noticed that the script mentioned Quark's nephew Nog and so there was the possibility of there being the part of Nog's father. In the pilot episode, he was hired for one day's work in the role of "Ferengi Pit Boss". Grodénchik was hired for one episode at a time and was contracted on a day-by-day basis for the duration of his role as Rom. He was hired again as a guest star on the fourth episode and was credited as "Rom". He would return to play Rom in thirty-seven episodes.
In the Star Trek science fiction universe, Rom was born around 2335. Rom does not have the business acumen typically associated with the Ferengi race; he is described as one who "didn't have the 'lobes' for business". He has a knack for fixing things, but until around 2372, he works exclusively as a waiter and stock boy in his brother Quark's bar on Deep Space Nine (DS9). Rom frequently displays a lack of confidence, largely due to Quark's habit of belittling him. There is evidence to suggest[specify] that Quark was attempting to protect Rom from inevitable failure by preventing him from venturing into business for himself. Nevertheless, after four years living among Federation and Bajoran citizens on the station, and following his son Nog's admission to Starfleet (which made him very proud), Rom leaves the bar to become an engineer in the Bajoran Militia. However, Rom still frequents the bar and keeps his brother company often, but as a paying customer whom Quark has to respect.
Odo once describes Rom as "an idiot, [who] couldn't fix a straw if it was bent". These opinions are only due to Rom's social ineptitude and meek, almost subservient, demeanor, and stand in contrast to his genius as an engineer. His talents play an important role in the Dominion War. In 2373, Rom designs and distributes a self-replicating minefield that blocks access to the Bajoran wormhole and prevents Dominion reinforcements from entering the Alpha Quadrant for several months.
His first wife, Prinadora, bore his son Nog. She stayed behind on Ferenginar when Rom first came to Deep Space Nine, but the marriage was later dissolved after she and her father stole the bulk of his profits. Rom eventually married Leeta, a Bajoran Dabo girl employed at Quark's bar, after a period of doubt about her love after having been burned in his first marriage.
When Grand Nagus Zek becomes less greedy after coming into contact with the Bajoran prophets, he founds the Ferengi Benevolent Association and appoints Rom chairman ("Prophet Motive"). Acting atypically, Rom takes advantage of the opportunity and embezzles money from the charity.
Throughout his seven years on DS9, Rom undergoes great personal growth as a colleague, parent and in nearly every other aspect of his life and career. He also proves valuable, on several occasions, in helping his people deal with important issues facing their society. Not the least through the influence of his Starfleet neighbours, Rom becomes a more thoughtful and caring individual. In 2375, to the shock of everyone, including Rom himself, Zek appoints Rom to succeed him as Grand Nagus, becoming the new leader of the Ferengi and their economy. Rom's political affiliations are frequently hinted as being left-wing and more liberal than those of his brother. In the episode "Bar Association", he forms a union of the bar staff at Quark's bar and quotes Karl Marx ("Workers of the world, unite! You have nothing to lose but your chains!") as well as demonstrating admiration for Miles O'Brien's ancestor, Sean Aloysius O'Brien, a union leader.