Marlene Forte
Biography
Marlene Forte is a Cuban-American actress. Born on July 5, 1961, in Havana, Cuba, she has appeared in various film and television roles. Her known credits include acting in numerous productions, with a total of 79 credits. Forte has also been known by several aliases, including Marlene Ortez, Marlene Forté, Ana Marlene Forte, and Machado. Her filmography includes titles such as Na nože, Zelenáč, Dahmer - Monstrum: Příběh Jeffreyho Dahmera, Real Women Have Curves, and the 2009 Star Trek reboot. Forte has also had recurring roles on television shows House of Payne and Crossing Jordan, and was a series regular on TNT's Dallas, playing the role of Carmen Ramos.
Career overview
Marlene Forte is a Cuban-American actress. Her acting career has included a wide range of roles in film and television. Forte has appeared in notable films such as the 2009 Star Trek reboot, where she played the role of the transporter chief, and Real Women Have Curves, where she portrayed Mrs. Glass.
In addition to her film work, Forte has also had recurring roles on television shows. She has appeared in House of Payne and Crossing Jordan, and was a series regular on TNT's revamped Dallas, where she played the role of Carmen Ramos, the longtime Ewing family housekeeper and mother to Elena.
Forte's acting credits span multiple countries and languages, with her known credits totaling 79. Her birthplace is listed as Havana, Cuba, and her birthday is July 5, 1961. Forte has also been known by several other names, including Marlene Ortez, Marlene Forté, Ana Marlene Forte, and Machado.
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82 titles- Touch Me (2026) as Laura
- The Long Con (2026) as the Manager
- The Moth & The Fly (2026) as Esperanza
- Tracker (2024) as Leanne Corbett
- Matlock (2024) as Sister Louise
- Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (2024) as Marta Cano
- Revv (2024)
- Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (2023) as Tia Ophelia
- Providence (2023) as Grandmother
- You Can't Stay Here (2023) as Angela
- A Place in the Field (2023) as Rondi
- The Lincoln Lawyer (2022) as Judge Teresa Medina
- 9 Bullets (2022) as Grandma Lucy
- Hypochondriac (2022) as Mom
- Hypochondriac (2022) Associate Producer
- Mancha (2022) as Natalia
- Monster (2022) as Marta Cano
- The Guilty (2021) as House on Fire Caller (voice)
- Night Teeth (2021) as Abuela
- At Last (2020) as Monica
- The Way Back (2020) as Gale
- All Rise (2019) as Josephine Calderon
- Knives Out (2019) as Marta's Mom
- El Chicano (2019) as Susana
- The Rookie (2018) as Carla Juarez
- The Resident (2018) as Cherry Sandoval
- Good Girls (2018) as Rio's Grandmother
- Altered Carbon (2018) as Alazne Ortega
- The Conners (2018) as Tia Elsie
- Marvel's Runaways (2017) as Graciela Aguirre
- Room 104 (2017) as Mom
- Shooter (2016) as Sister Beatrice
- Fear the Walking Dead (2015) as Celia Flores
- Superstore (2015) as Connie Sosa
- The Single Moms Club (2014) as Manny's Mom
- The Fosters (2013) as Elena Gutierrez
- A Haunted House (2013) as Rosa
- Plush (2013) as Dr. Ortiz
- My Last Day Without You (2011) as Luz
- Deep Blue Breath (2011) as Nurse Talbot
- Law & Order: LA (2010) as Inez Gomez
- Past Life (2010) as Lucinda Morales
- Castle (2009) as Blanca
- Community (2009) as Doctora Escodera
- Star Trek (2009) as Transport Chief
- Eastbound & Down (2009) as Soledad
- The Mentalist (2008) as Isabella
- The Secret Life of the American Teenager (2008)
- The Secret Life of the American Teenager (2008) as Kathy's grandmother
- Little Girl Lost: The Delimar Vera Story (2008) as Tatita
- Adrift in Manhattan (2007) as Marta Colon
- The Unit (2006) as Maritza Calderon
- Day Break (2006) as Mrs. Garza
- Windfall (2006) as Mrs Maduro
- Cut Off (2006) as Lydia
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Carmen Delgado
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Sheriff Ruiz
- Bones (2005) as Ambassador Olivos
- Shooting Vegetarians (2005) as Mom (Amber)
- Lost (2004) as Detective Mason
- Darkness Minus Twelve (2004) as Marta Gutierrez
- Nip/Tuck (2003) as Miss Michaels
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Judge Veracruz
- George Lopez (2002) as Sylvia
- For the People (2002) as Marisol Martinez
- Real Women Have Curves (2002) as Mrs. Glass
- Crossing Jordan (2001) as Gloria
- My Wife and Kids (2001) as Rosa Lopez
- Reunion (2001) as Margaret
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Mrs. Pamela Gentry
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Nurse Marlene
- Our Song (2000) as Pilar Brown
- The Love Machine (2000) as Becca Campbell
- The West Wing (1999) as Secret Service Agent Linda
- Family Law (1999) as Silvia Guerrero
- Mob Queen (1998) as Chica
- Bury the Evidence (1998) as The Naked Woman
- Lena's Dreams (1997) as Lena
- Fresh Kill (1996) as Pam Mandel
- Law & Order (1990) as Sandra Pena
- Law & Order (1990) as Alicia Bowers
- Bethesda
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Marlene Forte best known for?
Marlene Forte is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Touch Me (2026), The Long Con (2026), Tracker (2024), Matlock (2024).
When and where was Marlene Forte born?
Marlene Forte was born on July 5, 1961 in Havana, Cuba.
How many credits does Marlene Forte have?
Marlene Forte has accumulated over 82 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2026.
What is Marlene Forte's background in cinema and television?
Marlene Forte is a Cuban-American actress. Born on July 5, 1961, in Havana, Cuba, she has appeared in various film and television roles. Her known credits include acting in numerous productions, with a total of 79 credits. Forte has also been known by several aliases, including Marlene Ortez, Marlene Forté, Ana Marlene...