Denise Crosby Husband: Who Is She Married To? (2026)
Denise Crosby, the actress best known as Security Chief Tasha Yar on Star Trek: The Next Generation, is currently married to Ken Sylk. The couple has been married since 1995 and shares one son, August William Sylk. This was Crosby's second marriage; she was previously married to Geoffrey Edwards, son of director Blake Edwards, from 1983 to 1990.
Who Is Ken Sylk?
Ken Sylk is the husband of Denise Crosby. The two married in 1995, and according to Crosby's IMDb biography, Sylk appeared opposite her in the drama film Ripple Effect (2007). The couple lives a largely private family life, though Crosby has mentioned their shared work and family life in interviews over the years. Sylk and Crosby have been together for more than 30 years, making their marriage one of the longer-lasting unions among Star Trek cast members.
Marriage Timeline
- 1983: Crosby marries Geoffrey Edwards, the son of director Blake Edwards, who co-wrote several of his father's films.
- 1990: Crosby and Geoffrey Edwards divorce after seven years of marriage.
- 1995: Crosby marries Ken Sylk.
- 1998: The couple's son, August William "Augie" Sylk, is born.
- 2007: Crosby and Sylk appear together in the drama film Ripple Effect.
Children
Denise Crosby and Ken Sylk have one child: August William Sylk, born in 1998. Crosby is also a step-family member through her first marriage, though no children resulted from her marriage to Geoffrey Edwards. Public information about August Sylk is limited, as the couple has kept their son's life private.
Her First Marriage: Geoffrey Edwards
Before marrying Ken Sylk, Denise Crosby was married to Geoffrey Edwards, the son of legendary director Blake Edwards. The couple married in 1983 and divorced in 1990. During that marriage, Crosby appeared in several of Blake Edwards's films, including 10, Skin Deep, Trail of the Pink Panther, and Curse of the Pink Panther. Geoffrey Edwards co-wrote many of his father's films.
Career Highlights
Denise Crosby was born November 24, 1957, in Hollywood, California. She is the granddaughter of entertainer Bing Crosby and the daughter of actor Dennis Crosby. Crosby portrayed Security Chief Tasha Yar in the first season of Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987-1988) and later returned to play Yar's half-Romulan daughter, Commander Sela, in subsequent seasons. She produced and narrated the 1997 documentary Trekkies and its 2003 sequel Trekkies 2, exploring Star Trek fandom. Her other credits include recurring roles on Showtime's Ray Donovan, AMC's The Walking Dead (as Mary in 2014), and Suits (as Faye Richardson in 2019). In January 2025, Crosby announced that her family's Pacific Palisades home, where she had lived since the 1990s, was destroyed in the California wildfires. For more on her co-stars, see more celebrity family stories.
FAQ
Who is Denise Crosby's husband?
Denise Crosby is married to Ken Sylk. They married in 1995.
How many children does Denise Crosby have?
She has one son, August William Sylk, born in 1998.
Who was Denise Crosby's first husband?
Geoffrey Edwards, son of director Blake Edwards. They were married from 1983 to 1990.
Is Denise Crosby related to Bing Crosby?
Yes. Bing Crosby was her paternal grandfather; her father was Bing's son Dennis Crosby.