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Marina Sirtis was born to Greek parents, who didn't want her to become an actress. As soon as Marina completed high school, she secretely applied to the Guild Hall School of Music and Drama. After her graduation, she worked in musical theater, repertory and television. In 1986 she moved to L.A. For 6 months she tried to audition for parts, but was unsuccessful. Just as she planned to go back home, she got the part of Counselor Troi in "Star Trek: The Next Generation " (1987). In 1992 she married Michael Lamper, a rock guitarist.
She is a big fan of soccer club Tottenham Hotspur.
She is a big soccer fan because her little brother, Steve, plays this sport in Greece.
Originally auditionned for the part of Tasha Yar in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1987)
After her audition for the "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1987), Marina felt her audition was unsuccessful and was just about to jump on a flight home to London. Only minutes before she did so, they called back and told her she had gotten the part of Counsellor Deanna Troi.
Played the stewardess in the now classic and famous Cinzano Bianco advert staring Leonard Rossiter and Joan Collins. You may remember the end where Rossiter pats the arm of Joan Collin's seat causing it to suddenly recline and she ends up throwing the drink her own face. "Ah, getting your head down. Good idea." he says.
Fellow "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1987) cast members Brent Spiner and Michael Dorn were groomsmen at her wedding.
Through the Fire (2002) (TV) is a sitcom pilot episode written by Marina's best friend, Michael Dorn, and features Marina. At present, it has not been sold to a Network.
Wore black colored contact lenses throughout Star Trek's seven year run and the films because her character had black eyes. Marina's eyes are light brown.
Has attended conventions in Alberta, Canada at least four times as of June 2004. She has visited Calgary, Alberta; Edmonton, Alberta; and Vulcan, Alberta.
Last name is pronounced "Sir-tiss" (October 2007).
Has appeared in episodes of four different series with Jonathan Frakes: "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1987), "Gargoyles" (1994), "Gargoyles: The Goliath Chronicles" (1996) and "Enterprise" (2001).
Along with Jonathan Frakes, Armin Shimerman, John de Lancie, Michael Ansara and Richard Poe, she is one of only six actors to play the same character on three different 'Star Trek' series. She played Counsellor Deanna Troi in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1987), "Star Trek: Voyager" (1995) and "Enterprise" (2001).
Along with Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, Michael Dorn, Colm Meaney and Jeffrey Combs, she is one of only six actors to appear in the finales of two different "Star Trek" series ("Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1987) and "Enterprise" (2001)).
Her father died on 24 October 1981, exactly ten years before "Star Trek" (1966) creator Gene Roddenberry
Speaks Greek fluently
Occasionally attends Star Trek conventions so that her loving fans can meet her, and she can meet the fans.
Has stated that her favorite episode of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" is "Face of the Enemy."
Sometimes wore hair-pieces for her role as Deanna Troi in Star Trek The Next Generation. Marina's real hair was slightly shorter, and although curly, was not as bouffant as her character's. However, Marina's real hair was used in the first two seasons, and also in the first six episodes of season six, in which Troi sported a pony-tailed style.
Is a vegetarian.
Supports animal-rights causes.
Has several action figures modeled after her likeness and her character, "Troi", from "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1987).
After Gene Roddenberry's death, explained how it reminded her of the same for one of her parents. For this, she mourned with Majel Barrett-Roddenberry, and admitted she felt even closer. As both her on-screen and real life daughter.
Was one of the "Next Generation" cast to attend conventions while still filming the last episodes of season seven (to begin pre-production of "Star Trek: Generations"). One such was her 1994 appearance in Oklahoma, at the Tulsa Mariott Southern Hills. She signed the popular '92 "Imzadi" novel about young Riker and Troi. As well as speaking about the series finale and movie to fans.
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