Denise Crosby

Denise Crosby
Crosby at GalaxyCon Columbus in 2023
Born
Denise Michelle Crosby

(1957-11-24) November 24, 1957 (age 66)[1][2]
Hollywood, California, U.S
EducationHollywood High School
Alma materCabrillo College
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
Years active1979–present
Known forStar Trek: The Next Generation
Spouses
  • Geoffrey Edwards
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    ​
    (m. 1983; div. 1990)​
  • Ken Sylk
    ​
    (m. 1995)​
Children1
FatherDennis Crosby
Relatives

Denise Michelle Crosby (born November 24, 1957)[3] is an American actress and model known for portraying Security Chief Tasha Yar mainly in season one of Star Trek: The Next Generation, and Yar's daughter, the half-Romulan Commander Sela, in subsequent seasons. She is also known for her numerous film and television roles, and for starring in and producing the film Trekkies.

  1. ^ “Crosby Son Ordered To Pay Pending Trial.” The Anniston Star, May 17, 1959. https://www.newspapers.com/image/115758592 (accessed March 18, 2023).
  2. ^ “Newlywed Dennis Crosby Named in Paternity Story.” Intelligencer Journal, May 7, 1958. https://www.newspapers.com/image/558616397/ (accessed March 18, 2023).
  3. ^ "Apr 10, 1959, page 5 - Monticello Daily Herald Journal at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.