Mart Dayne McChesney (January 27, 1954 – January 14, 1999) was an American film and television actor known for his appearances in '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'' as the tar creature Armus in the 1988 episode "

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", and as Sheliak in the 1989 episode "

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". McChesney was born in

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. For his appearances he wore heavy

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and costumes. Footage of his appearance as Armus was re-used in the ''Star Trek: TNG'' second-season episode "

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" (1989). McChesney also appeared as Pete 'Maniac' Krizaniac in the

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, '' Girls Nite Out'' (1982). McChesney died from complications of

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, California in 1999. He was 44 years old.

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