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Marina Sirtis
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Height
5' 3"
Mini biography
Marina Sirtis was born to Greek parents, who didn't want her to become an actress. As soon as Marina completed high school, she secretely applied to the Guild Hall School of Music and Drama. After her graduation, she worked in musical theater, repertory and television. In 1986 she moved to L.A. For 6 months she tried to audition for parts, but was unsuccessful. Just as she planned to go back home, she got the part of Counselor Troi in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1987). In 1992 she married Michael Lamper, a rock guitarist.
Spouse
Michael Lamper
(21 June 1992 - ?)
Trivia
She is a big fan of soccer club Tottenham Hotspur.
She is a big soccer fan because her little brother, Steve, plays this sport in Greece.
Originally auditionned for the part of Tasha Yar in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1987)
After her audition for the Star Trek: The Next Generation, Marina felt her audition was unsuccessful and was just about to jump a flight home to London. Only minutes before she did so, they called back and told her she had gotten the part for Counsellor Deanna Troi.
Played the stewardess in the now classic and famous Cinzano Bianco advert staring Leonard Rossiter and Joan Collins. You may remember the end where Rossiter pats the arm of Joan Collin's seat causing it to suddenly recline and she ends up throwing the drink her own face. "Ah, getting your head down. Good idea." he says.
Fellow "Star Trek: The Next Generation" cast member Brent Spiner was a groomsman at her wedding.
_Through The Fire (2002)_ is a sitcom pilot episode written by Marina's best friend Michael Dorn, and features Marina. At present it has not been sold to a Network. |  |
