Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, choreographer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 02/03/1949 |
| Age | 77 years |
| Birthplace | Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Gates McFadden
01/11/2026
Gates McFadden was announced as the writer of a limited comic book series titled Star Trek: Crusher, which is set to debut in summer 2027. The project lets her expand the storyline of Dr. Beverly Crusher, the character she has played across several Star Trek series.
20/12/2025
McFadden began a music-themed series on Instagram in which she posted lyrics from albums that shaped her life and asked fans to guess the bands. The series reconnected her with Star Trek fans during the holiday season.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Cheryl Gates McFadden |
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| Summary | American actress and choreographer, best known for playing Dr. Beverly Crusher in Star Trek: The Next Generation, its subsequent films, and later Star Trek series. |
| Credited Names | Gates McFadden as an actress; Cheryl McFadden as a choreographer |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
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| Hair | Strawberry blonde |
| Eyes | Blue |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Brandeis University | BA, graduated cum laude in 1970 |
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| Theatre training | Studied theatre in Paris with Jacques Lecoq |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | John Talbot |
| Children | One son, James Cleveland McFadden-Talbot, born 10/06/1991 |
| Residence | South of France |
| Current Residence | Los Angeles, California (reported in 2025) |
Relationships & More
| Jim Henson | Worked with Jim Henson as a choreographer, puppet movement director and actor |
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| Brent Spiner | Godfather of her son |
Family
| Parents | Veronica Gates McFadden and William McFadden |
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| Spouse | John Talbot |
| Son | James Cleveland McFadden-Talbot |
Career
| Film debut | The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984), as a secretary |
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| Labyrinth (1986) | Director of choreography and puppet movement |
| Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987 onward) | Dr. Beverly Crusher |
| Other film roles | The Hunt for Red October (1990), Taking Care of Business (1990) |
| Star Trek: Picard | Played Dr. Beverly Crusher in the third season |
| Star Trek: Prodigy | Voiced Dr. Beverly Crusher (2022–2024) |
| Teaching | Has taught theatrical clown and mask work at NYU Tisch |
| Comics | Writing the limited comic book series Star Trek: Crusher, slated to debut in summer 2027 |
Style Quotient
| Signature Look | Strawberry blonde hair, sparkling blue eyes, high cheekbones |
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| Voice | Deep, smooth, placid alto voice |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Worked as a Muppeteer and movement coordinator for Jim Henson before joining Star Trek: The Next Generation | |
| 2. Choreographed the ballroom dream sequence in Labyrinth (1986) | |
| 3. Was uncredited as choreographer on Dreamchild due to lack of union papers, receiving a Special Thanks credit instead | |
| 4. Was restoring an old theatre in the South of France |
