Nog, played by Aron Eisenberg, is a recurring character on the science fiction television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (DS9). A member of the profit-driven alien species known as the Ferengi, he becomes the first Ferengi to join Starfleet, …

Nog was a Ferengi male who lived during the latter half of the 24th century. A resident of Terok Nor during the Occupation of Bajor, and a former waiter at Quark's, Nog became the first Ferengi to enter Starfleet, and served with distinction aboard Deep Space 9 and the USS Defiant during many of the most important battles of the Dominion War.

Eisenberg is most recognized for his recurring role as Nog, a Ferengi, through all seven seasons of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. While this part called for him to appear under heavy makeup, he also appeared without makeup as a news vendor in the episode "Far Beyond the Stars".

Nog was a Ferengi man born on the planet Ferenginar in the year 2353. He was the only son of future Grand Nagus Rom, and Prinadora, the daughter of a successful Ferengi businessman named Dav. (DS9 episodes: "Heart of Stone", "Shadowplay", "Emissary", "The Dogs of War", "Doctor Bashir, I Presume")

Sep 23, 2019 · Aron Eisenberg, who played the Ferengi-thief-turned-Starfleet-officer Nog on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, tragically died on Sunday at the age of 50.

Jun 20, 2020 · By the end of DS9, Nog emerged from the Dominion War, perhaps the darkest chapter of Star Trek history, as a veteran and survivor who proved himself a true credit to his Starfleet uniform and everything it represents.

Sep 22, 2024 · No one, including Aron Eisenberg, possibly could have known that his Star Trek: Deep Space Nine character Nog would make such an indelible mark on viewers and on the show.

Sep 29, 2019 · It took until DS9 to get any real positive Ferengi representation, and even fewer put their powers of trade in a good light. Nog gave fans a peak example of how useful a good businessman can be in Starfleet when he makes O'Brien's impossible promise to …

Feb 14, 2024 · The late Aron Eisenberg's Nog started out as one of the silliest Ferengi, but by the end of Deep Space Nine, he became one of Star Trek's greatest heroes. Nog's larger series arc, from Ferengi to Starfleet officer, gets to the core of what Star Trek is all about.

May 23, 2023 · The childhood best friend of Jake Sisko was a staple of Deep Space Nine. While not a main character, he was involved in many plotlines, often right by Jake’s side. Despite his stereotypical beginnings as a greedy Ferengi troublemaker, Nog grew quite a bit over the seasons, eventually becoming a responsible, idealistic, duty-bound Starfleet cadet