Cirroc Lofton plays Jake Sisko, the son of Captain Sisko, and was the youngest regular cast member of any Star Trek series when the pilot was filmed in 1992. A "service brat" who doesn't remember life on Earth, Jake had been aboard four different starships before his arrival on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

Born in Los Angeles, Cirroc entered the acting arena at the age of nine, when he appeared in an educational program entitled,
"Agency for Instructional Technology." Cirroc describes his acting debut, "I have always loved to act -- in fact I starred in our
elementary school plays. I even portrayed Martin Luther King, Jr."

Cirroc's ability to portray a variety of characters enabled him to do national commercials for McDonald's Corporation, Tropicana Orange Juice, Kellogg's Rice Krispies and Capri Sun. In 1990, Cirroc appeared in the Universal film "Beethoven," starring Charles Grodin.

A vivacious youth, Cirroc enjoys basketball and bike riding. He acknowledges the warm relationship he has developed with on-screen father Avery Brooks, "We have become very close," he continues, "I enjoy Avery's companionship on and off the set." Fame hasn't spoiled academics, as Cirroc compiled a 4.0 GPA in hgih school and now attends UCLA with aspirations to someday become a director. He resides in Los Angeles with his mother and sister.