DOUG DREXLER

Doug Drexler
Photo by Paul  Chepikian 

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Doug Drexler, the author of Trek Star, is a winner of American and British Academy Awards, two Emmys (eight nominations), a Saturn Award, the Visual Effects Society Award, and a two-time Peabody Award recipient. Born in New York City, he began his career as a protégé of legendary makeup artist Dick Smith.

Drexler's makeup career culminated in the iconic pantheon of characters he created with his brilliant partner, John Caglione, seen in Warren Beatty's Dick Tracy, after which he branched out into a variety of Hollywood disciplines.

Drexler is a makeup artist, graphic designer, VFX artist, conceptual illustrator, and devotee of Gene Roddenberry. His credits include Star Trek: The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, Enterprise, and Picard. Drexler also served as VFX CG supervisor on Battlestar Galactica and a designer on Seth MacFarlane's The Orville.

Known for his diverse skill set and creative talents, His ability to seamlessly transition between different artistic mediums has earned him a reputation as a versatile and innovative creator.

Doug Drexler with the Enterprise
Photo by Greg Hutzel

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And learn about his upcoming documentary: https://www.drexlerfilm.com/

Trek Star — Doug Drexler’s highly anticipated new book
Expected Release: June 2026  
Purchase links  --
Jacobs Brown Store, Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Apple Books
will appear here shortly before launch.