Steve Sandor was an actor who made his first television appearance on Star Trek, playing Lars in the second season episode “The Gamesters of Triskelion”. He went on to appear in many other TV shows and movies, often portraying tough and menacing characters. He was also known for his voice work in animated films, such as Fire and Ice. However, his life came to a sad and sudden end in 2017, when he died of an undisclosed cause in Las Vegas. What led to his death and how did his fans and colleagues react? Here is a brief overview of his biography and career, as well as the details of his demise.
Early Life and Career
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on October 27, 1937, Sandor grew up in that city’s Greenfield neighborhood. He worked as a steel worker and a copy machine salesman before pursuing an acting career. He also trained sentry dogs while serving as an air police officer in the U.S. Air Force. He had a 3rd degree black belt in shaolin chaun fa Kung Fu and a 4th degree black belt in Ching Sae Do.
Sandor began his acting career in the mid-1960s and made his television debut in the aforementioned Star Trek episode. He also appeared in other popular TV shows such as Gunsmoke, Ironside, The Streets of San Francisco, Starsky and Hutch, CHiPs, Charlie’s Angels, Fantasy Island, Three’s Company, The A-Team, Knight Rider, The Fall Guy, and Hardcastle and McCormick.
He was perhaps best known for his role as the ill-fated biker gang leader Stanley in the 1980 cult film The Ninth Configuration, and as the voice of the heroic Darkwolf in the 1983 animated fantasy film Fire and Ice. He also had supporting roles in films such as Rough Night in Jericho, If He Hollers Let Him Go!, The Bridge at Remagen, Hell’s Angels ’69, One More Train to Rob, Bonnie’s Kids, The No Mercy Man, Stryker, and Alamo: The Price of Freedom. He played legendary frontiersman Jim Bowie in the latter film.
He was also part of the extensive cast of the epic 1978 TV mini-series Centennial, which featured many other Star Trek alumni. In 1998, he provided the voice for the character Orion in Superman: The Animated Series.
Death and Legacy
Sandor died in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 5, 2017. The cause of his death was not disclosed to the public. According to Wikipedia, he died of an undisclosed cause. According to SarkariResult, he died by suicide. According to We Publish News, he committed suicide after being accused of sexual harassment by a former co-star. However, none of these sources provide any evidence or confirmation for their claims.
Sandor’s death was mourned by his fans and colleagues on social media. Many praised him for his versatility and talent as an actor and a voice artist. Some also shared their memories of working with him or meeting him personally.
Sandor left behind a legacy of diverse and memorable roles that spanned over four decades. He was a versatile actor who could play both heroes and villains with equal conviction. He was also a skilled martial artist who brought physicality and intensity to his performances. He will be remembered as a star of both the small and big screen who entertained millions of viewers with his charisma and talent.
