Nicolas Coster

Nicolas Coster (December 3, 1933 – June 26, 2023) was an American actor known for his work in daytime dramas and as a character actor on various television series. He gained recognition for his roles in series such as Santa Barbara, Wonder Woman, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, T. J. Hooker, and Star Trek: The Next Generation. Born in London to an American mother and New Zealand father, Coster was raised primarily in California. He studied acting at the Royal Academy of the Dramatic Art in England and with Lee Strasberg in New York City. Coster also had notable stage roles, including appearances in Twigs, Seesaw, Otherwise Engaged, and The Little Foxes.