Majel Barrett

Date of Birth: February 23, 1932

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Date of Death: December 18, 2008

Biography

Majel Barrett, born Majel Leigh Hudec, was an American actress and producer, best known for her work in the Star Trek franchise. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and demonstrated a keen interest in acting from an early age. Barrett attended the University of Miami, where she honed her skills in theater arts. Majel’s career took off when she met Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek, who cast her in the original series as Nurse Christine Chapel. Her association with the Star Trek universe did not end there; she went on to voice the ship’s computer in various Star Trek series and movies, becoming an iconic part of the franchise. Barrett also appeared as Lwaxana Troi in “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.” Apart from her work in Star Trek, Barrett appeared in several other TV shows and movies and was an advocate for science fiction. She married Gene Roddenberry in 1969 and was instrumental in continuing his legacy after his death, including producing the series “Andromeda” and “Earth: Final Conflict.” Majel Barrett passed away on December 18, 2008, leaving behind a legacy as a beloved figure in the science fiction community.

5 Interesting Facts about Majel Barrett

1. Majel Barrett is one of the few actors to have appeared in every Star Trek TV series until her death.

2. She was affectionately known as the “First Lady of Star Trek.”

3. Barrett was involved in the production of the posthumous series “Star Trek: Discovery,” where her archived voice was used for the ship’s computer.

4. She voiced the Federation computer systems in nearly all Star Trek series, making her voice one of the most recognizable in the franchise.

5. Majel was a pioneering woman in science fiction, not just as an actress but also as a producer, helping bring several sci-fi series to fruition.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Majel Barrett

1. “Star Trek speaks to some basic human needs: that there is a tomorrow—it’s not all going to be over with a big flash and a bomb; that the human race is improving; that we have things to be proud of as humans.”

2. “Gene used to say, and I agree, that if you were going to do a show about the future, you couldn’t do it by just showing the hardware. It had to be about the people.”

3. “I think it’s wonderful that people like science fiction and are willing to suspend disbelief.”

4. “I always felt that Star Trek was a show about hope and the future, and I think that’s why it’s endured.”

5. “It’s a wonderful feeling to be part of something that has lasted as long as Star Trek has.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of her career, Majel Barrett’s net worth was estimated to be around $60 million, largely due to her roles in Star Trek and her work as a producer.

Children

Majel Barrett and Gene Roddenberry had one son, Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry Jr., born on February 5, 1974. Rod has followed in his parents’ footsteps, becoming a television producer and CEO of Roddenberry Entertainment, continuing the legacy of his father’s work.