biographical article needs additional citations for verification. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. (May 2007) Gates McFadden McFadden in May 2004 Born Cheryl Gates McFadden March 2, 1949 (1949-03-02) (age 62) Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio United States Years active 1984–present Spouse John Talbot (?-present) 1 child 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. Beverly Crusher in the Star Trek: The Next Generation television series and subsequent films..