Aron Eisenberg (January 6, 1969 – September 21, 2019) was an American actor and podcaster known for his role on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as the Ferengi, Nog.

Early life Eisenberg was born January 6, 1969.

He was born with only one partially functioning kidney. This condition limited his height, and he received a kidney transplant at the age of 14. Eisenberg studied theatre at Moorpark College in Moorpark, California.

Career Eisenberg appeared on TV shows including Tales from the Crypt, Amityville: The Evil Escapes, Parker Lewis Can't Lose, and The Wonder Years. He guest-starred in "Motherly Love", an episode of Brotherly Love. He played the recurring character Jerry on the 1990s TV series The Secret World of Alex Mack. He appeared in films such as The Liars' Club, Puppet Master III, Streets, and The Horror Show.

Eisenberg is most known for his recurring role as the Ferengi character Nog through all seven seasons of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, from 1993 to 1999. While this part called for him to appear under heavy makeup, he appeared without makeup as a news vendor in the episode "Far Beyond the Stars". Meanwhile he guest-starred as a young Kazon warrior in "Initiations", an episode of Star Trek: Voyager. He was later a host and producer of the Star Trek themed podcast The 7th Rule, with fellow Deep Space Nine actor Cirroc Lofton. Stephanie Marceau of Screen Rant listed her 10 favorite episodes featuring the character: "Empok Nor", "Valiant", "Progress", "The Visitor", "Badda-Bing Badda-Bang", "Treachery, Faith, and the Great River", "The Jem'Hadar", "The Magnificent Ferengi", "Heart of Stone", and "It's Only a Paper Moon".

Eisenberg performed on stage in such productions as The Indian Wants the Bronx, On Borrowed Time, and Minor Demons. He occasionally directed for the theater, as in the 1997 production of On Borrowed Time and the 1998 production of The Business of Murder at the Conejo Players Theater. His final performance was in 7 Days to Vegas (2019).

Eisenberg contributed to two books in the Dragonlance shared universe. He was credited as the originator of the Players of Gilean, an immortal troupe of actors in the fantasy world. Eisenberg's work was published in The Best of Tales, volume 1, written in collaboration with Margaret Weis, and The Players of Gilean, written in collaboration with Jean Rabe.

Personal life and death Eisenberg worked as a professional photographer, opening his own gallery sometime before 2013. In August 2015, Eisenberg was once again diagnosed with kidney failure. On December 29, 2015, he received a successful kidney transplant. On December 28, 2018, Eisenberg eloped with Malíssa Longo. He was also a father to two sons with his previous wife Jessica Eisenberg.

Eisenberg died aged 50 onSeptember 21, 2019.

Tribute In the Star Trek: Discovery episode "Die Trying" that aired November 12, 2020, Eisenberg was honored by a flyby of an Eisenberg-class ship named the USS Nog. The ship was offered as a prize to players for completing the winter 2021 event in the Star Trek Online video game, in which Eisenberg had reprised his role of Nog before his death.

On May 4, 2026, the main belt asteroid was named in his honor. The naming citation commemorates Eisenberg's depiction of Nog, stating that he turned the character from a minor role into a fan favorite, as well as his later work as a podcaster.

Filmography Acting Film Year Title Role Notes 1989 The Horror Show Scott McCarthy Slasher film directed by James Isaac Beverly Hills Brats Simon Comedy film directed by Jim Sotos 1990 Streets 'Roach' Drama film directed by Katt Shea Playroom Daniel Horror film directed by Manny Coto Prayer of the Rollerboys Teen Boy Science fiction film directed by Rick King 1991 Puppet Master III: Toulon's Revenge Peter Hertz 1993 The Liars' Club 'Buzz' Thriller film directed by Jeffrey Porter 1996 Pterodactyl Woman from Beverly Hills Tommy Chandler Horror film written and directed by Philippe Mora 2017 Star Trek: Renegades Fnaxnor Fan film based upon the Star Trek franchise directed by Tim Russ 2019 7 Days to Vegas 'Peanut'

Television Year Title Role Notes 1988 Straight Up Kevin Episode: "Jam" 1989 Amityville 4: The Evil Escapes Brian Evans Made-for-TV movie directed and co-written by Sandor Stern Caddie Woodlawn Olaf Made-for-TV movie directed by Giles Walker, based on the children's historical fiction novel of the same name by Carol Ryrie Brink 1990 The Wonder Years Elf Episode "A Very Cutlip Christmas" 1991 Parker Lewis Can't Lose Steven Episode "Jerry: Portrait of a Video Junkie" Tales from the Crypt Aaron Episode "Undertaking Palor" 1993–1999 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Nog 1994 The Secret World of Alex Mack Jerry Episodes "School Dance" and "The Feud" 1995 Star Trek: Voyager Kar Episode "Initiations" 1996 Brotherly Love Ricky 'Little Ricky' Episode "Motherly Love" 1998 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Newspaper Vendor Episode "Far Beyond the Stars" Brave New World Male Panelist Made-for-TV movie directed by Leslie Libman and Larry Williams, loosely based on Aldous Huxley's novel of the same name 2001 The Division Franklin Episode "Partners in Crime" 2014 Sidewalks Entertainment Himself Episode: "Star Trek's Rom & Nog" 2016 Cozmo's 'Curly' Made-for-TV movie directed by A.B. Stone 2017 Blade of Honor Raejin Tektonopolis 2019 The 7th Rule Himself Co-host Sidewalks Entertainment Himself (Archival footage) Episode: "Remembering Aron Eisenberg"

Video game Year Title Role Notes 2010–2019 Star Trek Online Nog (voice)

Producer Year Title Notes 2019 The 7th Rule Eisenberg, Ryan T. Husk, & Cirroc Lofton were hosts of the series

Documentary Year Title Role Notes 2014–2016 From the Mouths of Babes Himself 4 episodes 2018 What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Deep Space Nine Himself Retrospective of the series and possibly episode 1 of season 8, had it been made

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