Life is so fast these days, and we're exposed to so much information. Television makes us a witness to such misery.

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.