Elim Garak (/ ˈ iː l ɪ m ˈ ɡ ær ə k / EE-lim GARR-ək) is a fictional character from the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, in which he is portrayed by Andrew J. Robinson. In the series, Garak is an exiled spy from the Cardassian Union and a former member of the feared Cardassian intelligence group called the Obsidian Order.

Elim Garak was a Cardassian tailor and Promenade shopkeeper of Garak's Clothiers who lived on Deep Space 9. He had previously been an agent of the Cardassian intelligence agency, the Obsidian Order but was exiled to Terok Nor.

Garak and Bashir are waiting in line in the mess hall, when suddenly, Garak falls ill. An examination reveals an implant in his brain.

Jul 7, 2020 · After participating in last week’s GalaxyCon virtual Deep Space Nine event, TrekMovie had a chance to speak with Andrew Robinson about shaping the enigmatic character Garak over the course of...

Garak escaped being killed by Tain and remained on DS9 in exile feeling he saved Cardassia from further war with the Federation. Tain retired so no investigation would be conducted of his wartime activities.

(DS9 novel: A Stitch in Time, DS9 episode: "When It Rains...") Garak fully intended to murder Damar, who had himself murdered Ziyal. However upon encountering Damar, he saw a changed man, who fully embraced the potential of a new Cardassia. Garak came to …

Dec 17, 2024 · In DS9 season 6, episode 19, "In the Pale Moonlight," Garak infamously helped coerce the Romulans into joining the Dominion War by fabricating evidence and assassinating a Romulan senator. Garak spent the latter part of the Dominion War decoding Cardassian transmissions for Starfleet Intelligence.

May 28, 2019 · In a recent interview, Andrew Robinson talked about what made Deep Space Nine stand out and what it was like to play a character like Garak.

Jul 20, 2017 · Elim Garak is far and away the most mysterious character in Star Trek. Read up on the origins and secrets behind the beloved spy from Deep Space Nine.

Feb 17, 2024 · Elim Garak (Andrew Robinson), Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's Cardassian tailor, is the one character that best embodies the core ethos of the show. First introduced in Star Trek: DS9 season 1, episode 3, "Past Prologue", Garak was one …