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Called an "actor's actor" by his peers, Rene Auberjonois, a 1962 graduate of the Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama, has earned many accolades for his performances in television, in film and on Broadway during his 40-year career.
Auberjonois will be the speaker for Carnegie Mellon's commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 20, at 11 a.m.
He earned a Tony Award for his Broadway performance in "Coco," in which he co-starred with Katherine Hepburn.
Auberjonois is perhaps best known for his role as Clayton Endicott III on the television comedy series "Benson," for which he earned an Emmy nomination. He also received an Emmy nomination for his role in the television movie "Sleeping Beauty" and has guest starred on "Frasier," "Matlock" and "The Practice." His most recent series role was as Constable Odo in "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine."
His many film credits include "M*A*S*H," "McCabe and Mrs. Miller," "The Eyes of Laura Mars," "The Patriot," "Batman Forever," Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country," "The Hindenberg" and "The Ballad of Little Jo." He was the voice of the chef in Disney's "The Little Mermaid."
In addition to his award-winning performance in "Coco," Auberjonois' stage credits include "King Lear," "Richard III" and "Metamorphosis." He received Tony nominations for his roles in "City of Angels," "Big River" and "The Good Doctor."
"Rene is one of the great actors of his generation," said Peter Frisch, head of the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama. "His physical, vocal and emotional transformational abilities have led to one of the longest, deepest and most varied careers in contemporary acting."
Auberjonois received a Carnegie Mellon Alumni Merit Award in 1986 and an Alumni Distinguished Achievement Award last May.
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