Gates McFadden

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Biography

She also played a small role as a secretary in the feature "The Muppets Take Manhattan" (1984), and later worked with Jim Henson again when she served as director of choreography and puppet movement for the elaborate fantasy film, "Labyrinth" (1986). After acting in a not-dissimilar CBS TV series, "The Wizard" (1986-87), McFadden enjoyed considerable success in another venture into fantasy and adventure with the popular syndicated series, …
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Job Title

Actor

Born

March 2, 1949

Career Milestones

Had recurring role as Paul Resier's boss Allison Roukre on "Mad About You"

Lived in Paris after finishing undergraduate degree to continue theater studies

Moved to New York; played in several leading roles in a number of stage productions

Played Darcy Stafford on the CBS fantasy-adventure series, "The Wizard"

Played Dr. Beverly Crusher on the syndicated science-fiction series, "Star Trek: The Next Generation"

Raised in Ohio

Took off one season from "Star Trek: The Next Generation"

1984

First notable feature film work, a small role in "The Muppets Take Manhattan"

1986

Served as director of choreography and puppet movement for the feature film, "Labyrinth"

1990

Appeared as Dr. Caroline Ryan, the wife of CIA analyst Jack Ryan (Alec Baldwin) in "The Hunt for Red October"

1994

Recreated the role of Dr. Crusher for the feature, "Star Trek: Generations"

1995

Co-starred in the UPN startup series, "Marker"

1996

Returned as Dr. Crusher for "Star Trek: First Contact"

1997

Appeared in the movie-of-the-week "Crowned and Dangerous"

1998

Had lead in East Coast premiere of "Voices in the Dark" at the George Street Playhouse

1998

Reprised Dr. Crusher for "Star Trek: Insurrection"

2002

Again played Dr. Crusher in "Star Trek: Nemesis"