One Actor Had A Role In Six Star Trek Shows (And Several Of The Movies)

Majel Barrett was a one-actor wonder in the expansive universe of Star Trek, appearing in six of the franchise's original TV shows. In 1966, she made her debut as the first officer, Number One, in the pilot episode of Star Trek: The Original Series. Barrett's role evolved throughout the three-season run, portraying Nurse Christine Chapel and becoming the voice of the Enterprise's computer.

Her marriage to Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry lasted from 1969 until his death in 1991, and she continued to act in various Star Trek productions throughout her career.

In 1973, Barrett returned to Star Trek in The Animated Series, voicing Nurse Chapel and several other characters. Her voice carried over to the first Star Trek movie, Star Trek: The Motion Picture, released in 1979, where she portrayed Chapel, now a doctor. Barrett's Chapel later rose to the rank of commander in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986), marking her second appearance in the film franchise.

Barrett's extensive Star Trek career continued for over three decades, with her voice featured in Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager, and Star Trek: Enterprise from 1987 to 2005. During this time, she also voiced the computer in Star Trek: Generations, Star Trek: First Contact, and Star Trek: Nemesis. Barrett also made several appearances as Lwaxana Troi on The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine.

Beyond her television appearances, Barrett's voice was utilized in numerous Star Trek video games. She passed away in 2008 at the age of 76, just before her final major Star Trek credit in J.J. Abrams' 2009 reboot movie. As the sole actor with a part in all six of Star Trek's original TV shows, Barrett solidified her status as a Star Trek legend through her numerous on-screen appearances and frequent voice work.

Her long-running performance earned her the nickname "Majel" for her voice assistant project, which was named in her honor by Google in 2011. Barrett's dedication to the franchise and her warm personality earned her the admiration of fans and co-stars alike.