Majel Barrett

American actress (1932–2008)

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Born: Majel Leigh Hudec , ( 1932-02-23 ) February 23, 1932, Cleveland , Ohio , U.S.
Died: December 18, 2008 (2008-12-18) (aged 76) , Bel Air , California, U.S.
Other name: M. Leigh Hudec
Alma mater: University of Miami
Occupation: Actress
Years active: 1957–2008
Notable credit s: Christine Chapel , Lwaxana Troi , and voice of ship's computer in the Star Trek franchise
Spouse: Gene Roddenberry ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1969 ; died 1991 )
Children: Rod Roddenberry

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Majel Barrett-Roddenberry (/ˈmeɪdʒəl/ MAY-jəl; born Majel Leigh Hudec; February 23, 1932 – December 18, 2008) was an American actress. She was best known for her roles as various characters in the Star Trek franchise: Nurse Christine Chapel (in the original Star Trek series, Star Trek: The Animated Series, and two films of the franchise), Number One (also in the original series), Lwaxana Troi (on Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), and the voice of most onboard computer interfaces throughout the series from 1966 to 2008.

She married Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry in 1969. As his wife and given her relationship with Star Trek—participating in some way in every series during her lifetime—she is sometimes referred to as "the First Lady of Star Trek."