Ask Tim Russ competition answers

In this video, Star Trek: Voyager superfan Marina Kravchuk & I present the answers Tim Russ gave to questions you, the viewers, asked him. The questions & answers were as follows: Mark Webb on Facebook: Beyond the Vulcan attributes, what impacts did actors Leonard Nimoy, Lawrence Montaigne and Mark Lenard have on your development and depiction of the Tuvok character? TR: I used several portrayals of Vulcans on the past Trek shows, as a basic template for Tuvok. Then I worked with writers to get his character fleshed out over the course of the series. Dave Staggs on Facebook: In what ways was portraying Tuvok similar to your personality? TR: I have been told by friends that I am not too dissimilar to Tuvok’s personality. I cannot stand anything that isn’t practical, well thought out, that doesn’t make any sense, or isn’t logical... although, I wish I had his patience when it comes to freeway traffic. Alina Wood on Facebook: What was the best on-set prank by you or a co-star on Voyager? TR: Probably my getting shot by a phaser at my station and taking a looonngggg time to die. Mary Kate Labenski on Facebook: How did you feel about Tuvix? TR: I’m glad I had most of that week off…! Seriously though, I thought it made perfect sense to have a neutral actor play that role rather than Johnny Phillips or myself. It allowed him to play both roles without bias. And the concept was great. A good dilemma, and moral play for the Captain. Something that fans could debate. CN Aradana on Facebook: I know you got the writers to change their plan for Tuvok to have an affair while Voyager was lost in the Delta Quadrant, and you also came up with the idea for the wordless mind meld at the end of "Gravity". Are there any other story changes that you requested, and if so, why? TR: Nope. Just that moment at the end. He doesn’t really have an affair. That’s why he has to leave her at the end. He can’t cross the line with her, as he has already gone through Pon Farr. Joe Dantuono on Facebook: What is your favorite episode of Star Trek: Voyager and why? TR: I liked “Future’s End” 1 & 2, because I could wear civilian clothes, film all over Los Angeles on location for 2 weeks in beautiful Spring weather, and work with guest star Sarah Silverman, who’s very funny, and great to work with. 2nd would be “Rise”. I liked that storyline and the testing of the relationship  between Tuvok and Neelix. Cfwoodland on Memory Alpha: If you had to pick one, which of Tuvok's relationships with a fellow crewmate is your favorite (i.e., his logical compass role in Janeway's life, his adversarial/respectful relationship with Neelix, etc.)? TR: Probably Neelix. Because we are so juxtaposed to each other. Becky Landenberger on Facebook: Is it hard to be eternally known as Tuvok? TR: It’s not so bad. It could be a lot worse... like never having the opportunity in my career. :) Jason St. George on Facebook: If you were to return to play Tuvok in a series or feature film, what direction would you like to see the character take? TR: That of a family man and diplomat. Like an ambassador, or even better, as an instructor at the academy. Marina Kravchuk on Facebook: As a long-time amateur astronomer, what is your favorite object to observe? TR: Typically using optical telescopes, the planets are always interesting, because you can see so much detail in them. Then, comets that make a close approach, and are bright. But with the new imaging telescope I have, looking at galaxies are usually my favorite.