Robert Beltran plays Chakotay, Captain Janeway's fearless first officer. A Native American who attended the Starfleet Academy and rose through the ranks to become a lieutenant commander, Chakotay resigned his position to join the anti-Cardassian terrorist organization, the Maquis. When his rebel ship united with the Federation crew of the Voyager, Chakotay agreed to serve under Janeway.
Born and raised in Bakersfield, CA, Beltran graduated from Fresno State University with a degree in theater arts. His love for acting began in childhood and grew into an impressive list of credits over the years.
Beltran's extensive theater background includes work with El Teatro Campesino, the theater company of famed playwright-director Luis Valdez. He is also a founding member and co-artistic director of the East Los Angeles Classic Theater Group, which is designed to provide cultural enrichment to the East Los Angeles community.
Major Credits
(film)
Nixon (1995)
Kiss Me a Killer (1991)
Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills (1989)
Gaby: A True Story (1987)
Night of the Comet (1984)
Eating Raoul (1982)
(television)
Star Trek: Voyager (1995-present)
Models Inc. (1994)
Lois & Clark (guest role, 1994)
Murder, She Wrote (two separate guest roles, 1993 and 1994)
Pastorela, La (1991)
Midnight Caller (guest role, 1990)
Miami Vice (guest role, 1989)
Mystic Warrior (1984)
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