Vic Fontaine is a fictional character who appeared in the and seasons of the American science fiction television series "". Portrayed by James Darren, he is a holographic representation of a 1960s-era Las Vegas Rat Pack–style singer and entertainer, as part of a program run in the holosuites at Quark's bar. The character was developed from an idea by executive producer Ira Steven Behr, who had sought to introduce a character of that type during the to be played by Frank Sinatra, Jr.. After Sinatra turned down the role, it was considered during the , to be played by Steve Lawrence, but once again was not used. Darren landed the role after Behr met him at a memorabilia show in North Hollywood and had him invited to audition.