Stephen Yoakam is an actor who has appeared in several motion pictures and television movies. He also guest starred in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episodes "When It Rains..." and "The Dogs of War" as the Romulan Subcommander/General Velal. Yoakam often narrates productions of Peer Gynt with the Minnesota Orchestra. He has been a member of the acting company of the Guthrie Theatre for over 20 years.