Marina Sirtis

Marina Sirtis is an EnglishAmerican actress. She is best known for her role as Counselor Deanna Troi on the television series Star Trek The Next Generation and the four feature films that followed, as well as other appearances in the Star Trek franchise.

Marina Sirtis was born in the East End of London, the daughter of workingclass Greek parents Despina, a tailors assistant, and John Sirtis. She was brought up in Harringay, North London, and emigrated to the U.S. in the late 1980s, later becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen. She auditioned for drama school against her parents wishes, ultimately being accepted to the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

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