Marina
Sirtis
Marina
Sirtis was born on the 29th of March, 1960, to Greek
parents from the East end of London. Her early years were spent
growing up in North London, where she became an avid Tottenham Hotspur
fan.
Marina Sirtis attended the Guild Hall School of
Music and Drama and, shortly after graduation, became a fulltime
member of the Worthing Repertory Theatre, having many roles including
the classical Ophelia in Shakepeare's Hamlet.
Although known primarliy for her role as Deanna Troi in Star Trek
: The Next Generation, Marina has been involved in many films and
television series, including a role in the situation comedy Up The
Elephant and Round the Castle with comedian Jim Davidson.
Marina Sirtis has also had several stage parts, including
The Rocky Horror Show where she proved to have a superb singing
voice.
Marina Sirtis was first intended for the role of
Tasha Yar, but Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry switched her and
Denise Crosby around. Her latest project is a radio play, which
is currently under production, though her own recording sessions
have now been finished. During the publicity campaign for First
Contact, Marina was the star guest on the BBC's National Lottery
Draw, where she set the draw in progress, watched by various members
of the Next Generation team.
Marina Sirtis is now based in California, where
she lives with her rock guitarist husband, whom she met through
close friend Anna Turkel.
