RIP David Armstrong

David Thomas "Dave" Armstrong (16 October 1924 – 13 May 2016; age 91) was the actor who played Kartan in the Star Trek: The Original Series episode "Operation -- Annihilate!". He filmed his scene on Wednesday 15 February 1967 at the TRW Space and Defense Park in Redondo Beach, California.

Armstrong made an uncredited appearance in the 1954 film A Star Is Born, as guest star Richard Webb. He also appeared as a reporter in the 1977 film, New York, New York. That film also featured TNG/DS9 guest actor Dick Miller. His television appearances include guest spots on Mission: Impossible, The Invaders, The Twilight Zone, and The Man from U.N.C.L.E..


ARMSTRONG, David (David Thomas Armstrong)
Born: 10/16/1924, U.S.A.
Died: 5/13/2016, U.S.A.

Daivd Armstrong’s westerns – actor:
The Restless Gun (TV) – 1957 (Zack)
Wagon Train (TV) – 1957 (Indian brave)
Heller in Pink Tights – 1960 (Achilles)
Sugarfoot (TV) – 1960 (Red Cane)
Kung Fu (TV) – 1973 (gate guard)
Blazing Saddles – 1974 (Pressman)