Arlene Martel

Arlene Martel (April 14, 1936 – August 12, 2014) was a distinguished American actress and acting coach, known for her versatile performances across television and film. Before 1964, she was often credited as Arline Sax or Tasha Martel.

Martel's career took off in the early 1960s, with her first appearance on the legal drama Perry Mason in 1962, portraying Fiona Cregan in "The Case of the Absent Artist." She would return to the series in 1966 for "The Case of the Dead Ringer." Her notable television roles included T'Pring in the iconic Star Trek episode "Amok Time" (1967) and a memorable performance in the original The Outer Limits episode "Demon with a Glass Hand," penned by Harlan Ellison.

Throughout her career, she showcased her talent in a wide array of series. She played the enchanting princess Sarafina in Have Gun – Will Travel and portrayed the sinister witch Malvina in Bewitched. Martel appeared in five episodes of Hogan's Heroes as a French Underground contact and had roles on I Dream of Jeannie, The Fugitive, and The Twilight Zone, where she famously delivered the chilling line "Room for one more, Honey!" in the episode "Twenty-Two."

Her film credits included Zoltan, Hound of Dracula (1978) and Angels from Hell (1968). Later, she reprised her role as a Vulcan priestess in the Star Trek webisode "Of Gods and Men." Her talent and contributions to the industry have left a lasting legacy.