In Memorium: William Campbell

Although he appeared in many episodic television series, actor William Campbell achieved true cult status for his two guest-starring roles on the original Star Trek, appearing first as the mischievous super-being Trelane (partly in parody of Liberace, whom Campbell resembled), in an episode of the original series called "The Squire of Gothos". Campbell also appeared three times as the Klingon, Captain Koloth. Campbell first played Koloth on the original Star Trek series in the classic episode "The Trouble With Tribbles." He reprised the role of Koloth on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, some thirty years later. Campbell appeared at several Trek conventions in the 1980s and 1990s. His final such appearance occurred in 2006. He passed away from natural causes on Thursday at the age of eighty-seven.

His roles on the big screen opposite such notables as John Wayne, Kirk Douglas and Elvis Presley include Operation Pacific, Escape from Fort Bravo, The High and the Mighty, Battle Cry, Man Without a Star, Love Me Tender, The Naked and the Dead, Hush… Hush, Sweet Charlotte and Pretty Maids All in a Row.

The Catacombs extends its sincerest condolences to his family, friends and fans.