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Majel Barrett

Majel Barrett - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornFebruary 23, 1939
Age87
BirthplaceCleveland, Ohio, USA
Zodiac SignPisces - (see also Majel Barrett's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacRabbit
GenerationSilent Generation
Known ForRecurring roles in the Star Trek franchise; voice of the Starfleet computer; wife of Gene Roddenberry.

Intro

Majel Barrett was an American actress and producer, best known for her recurring roles in the Star Trek franchise as Nurse Christine Chapel, Lwaxana Troi, and as the voice of Starfleet computers. She was also the wife of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry.

Early Life & Background

Majel Barrett was born as Majel Leigh Hudec in Cleveland, Ohio. She studied at the University of Miami before beginning her career in acting.

Career Highlights

  • Played Nurse Christine Chapel in the original Star Trek series.
  • Voiced the computer in the Star Trek franchise from the original series through to 'Star Trek: Enterprise', as well as in various films.
  • Featured as Lwaxana Troi in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' and 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'.
  • Produced 'Earth: Final Conflict' and 'Andromeda', based on Gene Roddenberry’s ideas.

Trivia

  • She was sometimes referred to as 'The First Lady of Star Trek' due to her long association with the franchise.
  • She married Gene Roddenberry, creator of Star Trek, in 1969.
  • She made an appearance in almost every Star Trek television series up through 'Star Trek: Enterprise'.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Majel Barrett?

Majel Barrett is 87 years old.

When was Majel Barrett born?

Majel Barrett was born the 23 February 1939.

Where is Majel Barrett from?

Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

On Her Birth-Day

About February 23rd, 1939, in brief:

  • Historical events: On February 23, 1939, Walt Disney received a special Academy Award for his work on the animated film 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,' recognizing it as a significant achievement in the film industry.
  • Day of the week: February 23rd, 1939 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • Popular movie: Goodbye, Mr. Chips directed by Sam Wood, Sidney Franklin

Check the link for more news and curiosities on February 23rd, 1939.

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Majel_Barrett
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0055139/