Denise Crosby

Denise Crosby is an American actress and producer best known for playing Security Chief Tasha Yar on the first season of *Star Trek: The Next Generation* and the recurring role of Sela, Yar’s half-Romulan daughter.

Denise Crosby is an American actress and producer best known for playing Security Chief Tasha Yar on the first season of *Star Trek: The Next Generation* and the recurring role of Sela, Yar’s half-Romulan daughter. She has also appeared in numerous film and television roles and co-produced the documentary *Trekkies*.

Early life

Denise Michelle Crosby was born in Hollywood, California, on November 24, 1957. She is part of the Crosby entertainment family, identified as the daughter of Dennis Crosby and the granddaughter of Bing Crosby.

Acting career

Crosby first gained wide recognition for her role as Tasha Yar on *Star Trek: The Next Generation*. She later appeared in other film and television projects, building a steady career in genre and mainstream productions, including roles in *Pet Sematary*, *Miracle Mile*, *Dolly Dearest*, and *Jackie Brown*.

Star Trek roles

Her most prominent *Star Trek* roles are Tasha Yar and Sela, the character introduced later as Yar’s daughter. She also remained closely associated with the franchise through fan-related projects and documentaries.

Documentary work

Crosby helped produce *Trekkies* and later *Trekkies 2*, documentary films focused on *Star Trek* fandom. These projects reinforced her connection to the franchise beyond acting.