Marina Sirtis
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MARINA SIRTIS
is recognized worldwide as the sexy and cerebral Starfleet Commander
“Deanna Troi” of the STAR
TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION series and
STAR TREK feature films.
Over time, Marina skillfully transformed the popular character from
reserved beauty to delicious diva by inserting her own trademark wit
and comedic timing.
Marina was born in London, England to Greek parents who did not want
her to become an actress. After high school, she secretly applied
to the prestigious Guild Hall School of Music and Drama. After
graduating, Marina earned her acting chops performing on British
television and stage. In 1986, Marina moved to Los Angeles hoping
to make her mark in American film and television.
After six months, Marina was ready to call it quits and head back to
the UK. Legendary STAR TREK
creator GENE RODDENBERRY
would change her mind. He was casting for
STAR TREK: THE NEXT
GENERATION. After what she thought was a terrible audition, and
just moments before boarding a plane for London, Marina got the call
that would launch her career.
Producers wanted her for the role of “Deanna Troi.”
Marina’s dramatic and comedic range has created opportunities on
stage, television and feature films beyond the
STAR TREK franchise as
well. Her feature films include the Academy Award-winning Best
Picture CRASH for which
she received a SAG Award (Ensemble). On the small screen, she
starred as “Queen Wealhteow” in the SCI-FI Channel’s movie
GRENDEL as well as
numerous guest starring appearances on shows like
WITHOUT A TRACE, GIRLFRIENDS,
THREAT MATRIX, THE CLOSER and
ENTERPRISE. Most recently, Marina wrapped a guest-starring role
in the UK’s HOBIE CITY.