Gates McFadden

Birth Name:

Cheryl Gates McFadden

Birth Place:

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, United States

Profession

Actress, Director, Producer, Soundtrack

Graduated from Brandeis University in Massachusetts in 1970 with a bachelor's degree in Theatre
Studied acting with famous teacher, Jacques Lecoq, in Paris, France
Quote: "(On her character in "Star Trek: The Next Generation") "The reason I took the job was because it was a woman who had a very powerful position, was a commander, was a mother, was a good parent, was a leader and was somebody who cared about helping people․ She had great humanity․ She was that kind of a doctor, and it was very important to me that she was that kind of a doctor․""
For Jim Henson's "Labyrinth," she choreographed the ballroom scene
Has taught classes on several occasions at the University of Southern California
Moved to South France to help restore an old theater
Prior to landing the role of Doctor Beverly Crusher on "Star Trek: The Next Generation," she worked a Muppeteer and movement coordinator for Jim Henson
Was the only regular cast member of "Star Trek" to have directed an episode of the show

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