Robert Scheerer is an American film

Film

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 and television

Television

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 director, actor

Actor

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 and producer. His most notable work includes directing Star Trek: The Next Generation

Star Trek: The Next Generation

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, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

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and Star Trek: Voyager

Star Trek: Voyager

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. He has received three Emmy Award

Emmy Award

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 (American television) nominations for directing Fame

Fame (1982 TV series)

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. He made his Broadway debut in the musical Lend an Ear

Lend an Ear

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in 1948, appearing with Carol Channing

Carol Channing

Carol Elaine Channing is an American singer, actress, and comedienne. She is the recipient of three Tony Awards , a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination...

, Gene Nelson

Gene Nelson

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, and won a Theatre World Award

Theatre World Award

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 for his performance for outstanding debut. He also appeared as a dancer in the 1943 film Mister Big.

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