Happy birthday! Gates McFadden turns 77 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary actress turns 77 on Monday, Mar. 2, 2026.

Gates McFadden is celebrating her 77th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Gates McFadden (Star Trek: The Next Generation, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 77th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

McFadden, a cultural icon

Born Cheryl Gates McFadden in Cuyahoga Falls on March 2, 1949, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. McFadden's not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Gates hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Gates McFadden as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 77.

Happy Birthday, Gates, you're the best!

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