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Many of the most frequent recurring characters in DS9 appear as part of the bar scene, and although 78 appearances ranks behind Morn, Broik is seen in more episodes than every other Ferengi except for Quark. That pushes this waiter to the second-most appearances of any background character in the series. He also appears in the Voyager premiere Caretaker, which makes him one of five characters to appear in two series premieres.
Broik receives his name on screen early, specifically in everyone's favorite Season 1 episode "Move Along Home." Bur he very rarely speaks any dialogue that can be heard, one example of which is in one of the final episodes of the series, "The Dogs of War."
Quark: Broik, water the drinks!
Broik: Yes.
That's also one of the only times that the role is credited to regular background character actor David B. Levinson. Levinson appeared in several other background roles in TNG and DS9, including as several different Ferengi, a patron in Vic's Lounge, as well as a Creole Kitchen waiter as Sisko's restaurant. I guess he never can stray too far from waiters.
He was also the primary stand in for Armin Shimmerman's Quark character as well, which explains why he was filmed on set in so many episodes. Why waste all that make-up time if you don't have to? Levinson can also be seen in the movie Saving Silverman and one episode of Family Matters, which is ironic considering the character of Urkel could be just as annoying as a Ferengi.
Much like the Leeta character, Broik is a necessary person to show for the development of Quark's character, specifically as a business owner. Quark's disagreements with Broik over a wrong shipment of yamok sauce and joining Rom's Guild of Restaurant Employees reveal additional parts that are vital to understanding the total complex picture of Quark's character. In this regard, Broik is one of the more valuable recurring characters as far as character development is concerned.
Until next time, tip your wait staff well, as you know Quark isn't paying well.
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