Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | British-American |
| Date of Birth | 29/03/1955 |
| Age | 71 years |
| Birthplace | London, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Marina Sirtis
28/10/2026
Marina Sirtis was announced as part of the cast of the sci-fi feature Life 2.0, written and directed by Michael Dorn. The film reunites her with Dorn, Michelle Hurd and Dominic Keating, marking the first science-fiction feature to pair Dorn and Sirtis since Star Trek: Nemesis in 2002.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | English-American actress best known for playing Counselor Deanna Troi in Star Trek: The Next Generation and the Star Trek films that followed. |
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| Early Life | Born in London's East End to Greek parents, raised in Harringay, North London. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.60 m (5′ 3″) |
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| Eye Colour | Light brown |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Drama Training | Guildhall School of Music and Drama |
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Personal Life
| Citizenship | Became a naturalized U.S. citizen after moving to the United States |
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| Relocation | Moved to Los Angeles in 1986 to pursue a larger acting career |
Relationships & More
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Family
| Father | John Sirtis |
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| Mother | Despina Sirtis (née Yianniri) |
Career
| Early Stage Work | Joined the repertory company at the Connaught Theatre, Worthing, in 1976 |
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| Film Roles Before Star Trek | Supporting roles including Death Wish 3 (1985) |
| Breakthrough | Cast as Counselor Deanna Troi in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994) |
| Later Work | Reprised Deanna Troi in Star Trek films and Star Trek: Voyager episodes; guest work on Stargate SG-1 and Gene Roddenberry's Earth: Final Conflict; voice of Demona in Gargoyles |
| Recent Project | Announced in October 2026 as part of the cast of the sci-fi feature Life 2.0, reuniting her with Michael Dorn |
Favourites
| Football Club | Tottenham Hotspur F.C. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Secretly applied to drama school against her parents' wishes after finishing high school. | |
| 2. Nearly returned to London after her Star Trek audition, before being cast in the role. | |
| 3. Her mother reportedly did not believe she had won the Star Trek role at first. |
