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Robert J. Feldman is the actor, writer, and producer who played a Pakled officer in the Star Trek: The Next Generation second season episode "Samaritan Snare". As a background performer he received no credit for his performance.
In 2004 he served as composer and appeared in a cameo role in the documentary Carlos Castaneda: Enigma of a Sorcerer. In 2006 he wrote the story and served as producer for the drama Maple Palm, in which he also portrayed the role of Billy.