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Majel Barrett was a television actor, film actor and film producer, born on February 23, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Majel Barrett died on December 18, 2008 at the age of 76. Schooling on record includes Shaker Heights High School and University of Miami. Notable works include Star Trek.
My Take
Majel Barrett fascinates me as the woman woven invisibly through all of Star Trek. Nurse Chapel, Number One, Lwaxana Troi, and the very voice of the ship's computer—she didn't just appear in the franchise, she inhabited its bones for decades. As Roddenberry's wife she guarded the soul of that universe from the closest possible vantage point. I'm struck by how rare it is for any performer to stay loyal to one sprawling story across an entire career, and even after her 2008 death her voice kept surfacing in new entries. To me, she effectively was the sound of that future.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Majel Barrett
- Name (Japanese)
- メイジェル・バレット
- Reading
- めいじぇる・ばれっと
- Born
- February 23, 1932 – December 18, 2008
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Monkey
- Origin
- Cleveland, Ohio, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor / film producer / voice actor
2. Background
- High school
- Shaker Heights High School
- University
- University of Miami
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Star Trek | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Majel Barrett born?
Born February 23, 1932.
When did Majel Barrett die?
Died December 18, 2008, aged 76.
Where was Majel Barrett from?
Majel Barrett was from Cleveland, Ohio, United States.
What did Majel Barrett do?
Majel Barrett worked as actor, television actor, film actor, film producer, voice actor.
What was Majel Barrett known for?
Notable works include Star Trek.
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