Jeffrey "Jeff" Hayenga (born 1950) is an American actor, writer, and producer known for his role in '' Star Trek: The Next Generation''.

Early life and education

Hayenga was born in

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. He received his training at the

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Career

He has appeared in a number of films, including ''

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'' (1993), ''

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'' (1991), ''The Prince of Pennsylvania'', '' Center Stage'' (2000), and ''Memro'' (2004). His New York theater credits include title roles in Broadway's ''

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'', and off-Broadway's Jeffrey, as well as ''

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'', '' Ah Wilderness'', '' As Bees In Honey Drown'', ''

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'', '' Jeffrey'', ''Two Rooms'', ''Hamlet'', ''King Lear'' and ''The Book of Wren'', to name just a few. Hayenga made two guest appearances in ''

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Early life and education

Career

Filmography

Acting

Film

Television

Writing

Television

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