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Robert Ellenstein
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Served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II; earning a Purple Heart during his service.
Founder of the Los Angeles Academy of Stage and Cinematic Arts, where he taught theatre professionally and academically for over 50 years.
Best remembered for his role as the Federation President in the sequel film
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)
.
Father of
David Ellenstein
and
Peter Ellenstein
.
Survived by his wife of 58 years, Lois Sylvia Stang; sons David and Peter; daughter Jan; and four grandchildren.
Artistic director of The Company of Angels and Founding Artistic Director of the Los Angeles Repertory Company.
He was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 1988 LA Weekly Theater Awards.
Attended and graduated from New York University in New York City.
Attended and graduated with honors from the University of Iowa in Iowa City.
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