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Terry Farrell

Terry Farrell is an American actress and former fashion model, best known for playing Jadzia Dax on the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Regina "Reggie" Kostas on Becker.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Terry Farrell is an American actress and former fashion model, best known for playing Jadzia Dax on the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Regina "Reggie" Kostas on Becker. She was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in 1963 and began her career as a model before moving into acting.

Early life and modelling

Terry Farrell was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and used the birth name Theresa Lee Farrell. Sources describe her as starting in modelling before she moved into acting.

Acting career

Farrell is best known for portraying Jadzia Dax on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Regina "Reggie" Kostas on Becker. She also appeared in the horror film Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth and earlier television work such as Paper Dolls.

Recognition

Farrell’s public profile is strongly associated with Star Trek fandom, and her name was used for asteroid 26734 Terryfarrell. This reflects her status as a notable television actor with a long-running popular-culture presence.

Key facts

  • Terry Farrell was born Theresa Lee Farrell in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on November 19, 1963.
  • She began her career as a model before entering television and film acting.
  • Her breakout television role was Jadzia Dax in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
  • She later played Regina "Reggie" Kostas on the sitcom Becker.
  • An asteroid, 26734 Terryfarrell, was named in her honour.
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Canadian context

Terry Farrell has a connection to Canadian readers through Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, a franchise with a large Canadian fan base and substantial broadcast presence in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Terry Farrell?
Terry Farrell is an American actress and former model best known for Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Becker.
When was Terry Farrell born?
She was born on November 19, 1963.
What is Terry Farrell best known for?
She is best known for playing Jadzia Dax in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Regina "Reggie" Kostas in Becker.
Was Terry Farrell also a model?
Yes. Sources describe her as a former fashion model who began modeling before her acting career.
What films or television projects is she associated with?
Her credits include Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth, Paper Dolls, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and Becker.

References

  1. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000395/bio/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, birth name, height, acting credits, asteroid naming note
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Farrell_(actress)
    Supports: Identity as American actress and former model; best-known roles
  3. StarTrek.com — https://www.startrek.com/news/6-things-you-should-know-about-terry-farrell
    Supports: Modelling background, early acting work, Star Trek role, asteroid naming note
  4. Fandango — https://www.fandango.com/people/terry-farrell-206784/biography
    Supports: Career overview, early TV work, roles in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Becker