Ken Thorley (July 14, 1950 – April 14, 2026) was an American actor who portrayed various characters in television and film. One of his recurring roles was that of the fictional character "Mot", a Bolian barber on the USS Enterprise-D on Star Trek: The Next Generation (who was also portrayed by Shelly Desai). He also played a seaman in another episode of The Next Generation.
Thorley died on April 14, 2026, at the age of 75.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes1988 Wildfire Bernie 1991 Defending Your Life Frank 1992 White Sands Kleinman 1992 Man Trouble Dr. Monroe Park 1993 Ghost in the Machine Salesman 1996 Galgameth Footy 1997 Men in Black Zap-Em Man 1997 Switchback Morgue Attendant 1999 My Favorite Martian KGSC-TV Floor Manager
Television Year Title Role Notes1993 NYPD Blue George Stipley 2004 Curb Your Enthusiasmhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0551404/ Judge
See also Star Trek: The Next Generation
References
External links
Ken Thorley at NowCasting.com