Benjamin Sisko | |
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Star Trek character | |
First appearance | Emissary (1993) |
Last appearance | What You Leave Behind (1999) |
Portrayed by | Avery Brooks |
In-universe information | |
Species | Human |
Affiliation | United Federation of Planets Starfleet |
Family | Joseph Sisko (Father) Sarah Sisko (Mother) (Deceased) Unnamed (Stepmother) (Deceased) Judith Sisko (Half-sister) |
Spouse | Jennifer Sisko (Deceased) Kasidy Yates |
Children | Jake Sisko Unnamed Child |
Origin | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America, Earth |
Posting | Deep Space Nine |
Position | Commanding Officer Deep Space Nine (Seasons 1–7) Temporary Acting Head of Starfleet Security (Season 4) Adjutant to Admiral Ross Starbase 375 (Season 6) USS Defiant (Seasons 3–7) |
Rank | Captain (Seasons 3–7) Commander (Seasons 1–3) |
Benjamin Lafayette Sisko is a fictional character in the Star Trek franchise portrayed by Avery Brooks. He was the main character of the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (DS9), which was originally broadcast between 1993 and 1999. The character has also appeared in various books, comics, and video games within the Star Trek franchise.