Brad Boimler
Bradward "Brad" Boimler (/ˈbɔɪmlər/) is a fictional character from the American science fiction television series Star Trek: Lower Decks. He is known for being ambitious while diligently following the rules of the service, and pleading excessively for his best friend, Ensign Beckett Mariner, an openly insubordinate ensign who regularly skirts the consequences, to do the same. Although in the far future, Boimler is remembered for the Boimler Effect, a ship-wide mandate aboard the USS Cerritos encouraging breaking the rules, a distinction Boimler would not approve of. However, as the series progresses, Boimler eventually distinguishes himself as a courageous and resourceful officer of considerable command potential.
| Brad Boimler | |
|---|---|
| Star Trek: Lower Decks character | |
Brad Boimler in Star Trek: Lower Decks | |
| First appearance | "Second Contact" (2020) Star Trek: Lower Decks |
| Created by | Mike McMahan |
| Voiced by | Jack Quaid |
| Portrayed by | Jack Quaid |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Bradward Boimler William Boimler (transporter clone) |
| Nickname | Brad |
| Species | Human |
| Gender | Male |
| Title | Lieutenant junior grade |
| Occupation | Starfleet officer Section 31 officer (transporter clone) |
| Origin | Earth (Modesto, CA) |
Boimler is voiced by Jack Quaid, who also reprises the role in a live-action crossover in "Those Old Scientists", an episode of the 2023 second season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.