Patricia Tallman set 18 of 20

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Star Trek DS9 season 5 episode 15 Power Play, Michael Dorn and Lincoln Simonds Pat Tallman as Gates McFadden's stunt double Pat with her son, Julian Pat Tallman in Star Trek While Star Trek fans recognize Gates McFadden as the elegant and intelligent Dr. Beverly Crusher from Star Trek: The Next Generation (TNG), few realize that many of the character’s most dangerous moments were actually performed by another accomplished woman—Patricia Tallman. Tallman, an actress and stunt performer with an extensive background in science fiction, became one of Star Trek’s most reliable behind-the-scenes heroes. Her physicality, precision, and deep understanding of the franchise’s tone made her one of the most frequently used stunt doubles in Star Trek history. A Perfect Match for Beverly Crusher Patricia Tallman’s collaboration with Gates McFadden began during the production of Star Trek: The Next Generation. McFadden, a classically trained dancer and choreographer, performed much of her own movement on camera—but when Crusher was thrown across a starship, tackled by aliens, or caught in an explosion, it was Tallman who stepped in. Tallman matched McFadden’s build and movement style so seamlessly that even the most observant fans often couldn’t tell when the stunt performer took over. Whether it was being jolted during a starship attack, struggling against an alien force, or collapsing dramatically under an energy blast, Tallman delivered every motion with conviction and authenticity. Her ability to

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