Majel Barrett

Majel Barrett
Barrett in 2006
Born
Majel Leigh Hudec

(1932-02-23)February 23, 1932
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.[nb 1]
DiedDecember 18, 2008(2008-12-18) (aged 76)
Bel Air, California, U.S.
Other namesM. Leigh Hudec
Alma materUniversity of Miami
OccupationActress
Years active1957–2008
Notable credit(s)Christine Chapel, Lwaxana Troi, and voice of ship's computer in the Star Trek franchise
Spouse
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(m. 1969; died 1991)​
ChildrenRod Roddenberry
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Majel Barrett-Roddenberry (/ˈmeɪdʒəl/ MAY-jəl; born Majel Leigh Hudec;[2] February 23, 1932 – December 18, 2008) was an American actress. She was best known for her roles as various characters in the Star Trek franchise: Nurse Christine Chapel (in the original Star Trek series, Star Trek: The Animated Series, and two films of the franchise), Number One (also in the original series), Lwaxana Troi (on Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), and the voice of most onboard computer interfaces throughout the series from 1966 to 2023. She married Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry in 1969. As his wife and given her relationship with Star Trek—participating in some way in every series during her lifetime—she is sometimes[2] referred to as "the First Lady of Star Trek".

  1. ^ "Majel Roddenberry, 'Star Trek' Actress, Dies at 76". The New York Times. Associated Press. December 19, 2008. Archived from the original on November 18, 2020. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c "Majel Barrett Roddenberry: Actress who found fame as the 'First Lady of Star Trek'". The Daily Telegraph. London. December 21, 2008. Archived from the original on June 17, 2018.
  3. ^ "Corporate Bios". Roddenberry Entertainment. December 29, 2015. Archived from the original on December 16, 2019. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  4. ^ "Barrett". CBS Studios. Archived from the original on October 31, 2019. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  5. ^ "Shaker Heights High School grad Majel Roddenberry, 'First Lady of Star Trek,' dies". Cleveland Plain Dealer. December 19, 2008. Archived from the original on December 28, 2019. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  6. ^ "Majel B. Roddenberry, wife of 'Star Trek' creator, dies". Los Angeles Times. December 19, 2008. Archived from the original on November 18, 2020. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  7. ^ "Remembering Majel Barrett-Roddenberry". CBS Studios. February 23, 2011. Archived from the original on December 28, 2019. Retrieved December 28, 2019.


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