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Marina Sirtis (born March 29, 1960Marina Sirtis is a British actress of Greek extraction who is most noted for playing the comely half-human half-Betazoid Counselor Deanna Troi on the television and film series . She is equally well known for playing the role of the ruthless Demona in the animated series, Gargoyles. Before her role in Star Trek, Sirtis had only done a few films of little note (including the Faye Dunaway film ). She was born to Greek parents in London, England.

Sirtis and Denise Crosby initially tried out for the other's eventual role on . Sirtis' character was going to be named Lt. Macha Hernandez. Gene Roddenberry decided to switch them, and Macha Hernandez became Natasha Yar.

In 1998, she had a guest role in an episode of the Dick Van Dyke CBS series, on several occasions. She has also appeared in Star Gate SG1 playing a russian character when the team of SG1 find another gate here on earth.

Her younger brother, Steve, plays soccer in Greece.

Marina Sirtis has been married to Michael Lamper since June 21, 1992.