I love a lot of things, and I'm pretty much obsessive about most things I do, whether it be gardening, or architecture, or music. I'd be an obsessive hairdresser.

Star Trek: The Next Generation

In 1987 McFadden was cast as Dr. She attended Brandeis University graduating cum laude with a bachelor of arts in theatre arts. However Gates McFadden was credited as "Cheryl McFadden" in the Troma movie When Nature Calls (1985) and in the Season 3 episode of The Cosby Show "Cliff's 50th Birthday".

Cheryl Gates McFadden (born March 2 1949) usually credited as Gates McFadden is an American actress and choreographer. She is best known for portraying the character of Dr.