While there’s a plethora of science fiction franchises, three stand out for their vast universes and dedicated fan bases: **Star Wars**, **Star Trek**, and **Stargate**. Across these three juggernauts, audiences have enjoyed dozens of television series, movies, countless comics, video games, and more. Given their immense scope, it’s not uncommon for actors to take on multiple roles within and even between these franchises.
As of June 2025, at least 28 actors have appeared in both *Star Trek* and *Star Wars* projects. Similarly, *Stargate* has its fair share of crossover actors as well. But when it comes to appearing prominently in all three franchises, only one actor holds that distinction: **Tony Amendola**.
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### Tony Amendola: A Familiar Face You Might Not Know by Name
Tony Amendola is an incredibly talented character actor who often disappears completely into his roles, making him easy to recognize but sometimes hard to name. His journey through the three sci-fi universes is both unique and impressive.
#### Stargate: SG-1 (1997 and Beyond)
Amendola first appeared in the *Stargate* universe with **Stargate: SG-1** in 1997. He played **Bra’tac of Chulak**, the former mentor of Teal’c (played by Christopher Judge). Bra’tac is a former First Prime of the Goa’uld Apophis (Peter Williams) and a key leader in the underground movement opposing the Goa’uld regime he once served for more than a century.
This character’s dedication to resistance helped spark pivotal events leading to the downfall of the Goa’uld — making Amendola’s role vital to the series across its ten-season run.
#### Star Trek: Voyager (2000)
In 2000, Amendola crossed over to the *Star Trek* universe, with a guest appearance in Season 6, Episode 22 of *Star Trek: Voyager*, titled “Muse.” Though a comparatively small role, it’s memorable.
In this episode, Chief Engineer B’Elanna Torres (Roxann Dawson) is stranded on a pre-industrial world that resembles Ancient Greece, where theater is a dominant cultural force. Amendola plays **Chorus #3**, an actor participating in a play about the USS Voyager, based on logs Torres kept during her ordeal. His performance adds depth to a well-written episode and remains a fan favorite.
#### Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (2018) and Sequel (2022)
Tony Amendola’s entry into the *Star Wars* franchise came through the video game medium. He lent both his voice and motion capture performance to **Jedi Master Eno Cordova** in *Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order* (2018). Cordova is a survivor of Order 66 who guides the protagonist, Cal Kestis (voiced by Cameron Monaghan), throughout the game’s primary quest.
Appearing as a pre-recorded hologram in the first game, Amendola reprised and expanded his role in the sequel, *Star Wars Jedi: Survivor* (2022), where Cordova appears in person.
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### A Unique Legacy Across Three Universes
Tony Amendola’s significant roles in *Stargate: SG-1*, *Star Trek: Voyager*, and *Star Wars Jedi* video games place him in a rare category of actors who have crossed all three iconic sci-fi franchises. His work showcases the career of a versatile and dedicated character actor who continues to leave a lasting mark across multiple beloved universes.
If you’re a fan of any or all of these franchises, chances are you’ve seen Tony Amendola’s work—even if you didn’t realize it at the time.
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