Susan Gibney
Biography
Susan Gibney is an American actress born on September 11, 1961, in Manhattan Beach, California. She moved to Webster, New York, at a young age and graduated from Herbert W. Schroeder High School. Gibney pursued theater studies at State University College at Buffalo, before earning a Master of Fine Arts degree from the prestigious Yale School of Drama. She has a strong background in theater, including off-Broadway performances and extensive work in regional theaters across the U.S. On television, Gibney is known for roles such as Dr. Leah Brahms on "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and Commander (later Captain) Erika Benteen on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." She was considered for several key roles in the Star Trek franchise, including Captain Kathryn Janeway and Seven of Nine on "Star Trek: Voyager." Beyond Star Trek, Gibney has appeared in many TV series and films, including a critically praised role in the 2015 horror film "We Are Still Here." She reprised her Star Trek role in the animated series "Star Trek: Lower Decks" in 2022.
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Full filmography
- The Mentalist (2008) as Alice Burns
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Linda Deaton
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Charlotte Meridian
- 24 (2001) as Anna
- Lost (2004) as Melissa Dunbrook
- Columbo (1971) as Madge
- Crossing Jordan (2001) as Renee Walcott
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Dr. Leah Brahms
- JAG (1995) as Lieutenant Linda Nivens
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) as Commander Erika Benteen
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) as Captain Erika Benteen
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Deputy D.A. Johnson
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Genevieve Ducasse
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Sgt. Tanis Archer
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Det. Tanis Archer
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Maya
- Judging Amy (1999) as Ms. Reilly
- Due South (1994) as ATF Special Agent Suzanne Chapin
- Party of Five (1994) as Wife
- L.A. Law (1986) as Lucy Blanchard
- The Equalizer (1985) as Angela Drake
- The Pretender (1996) as Kim
- Nash Bridges (1996) as Melissa Toland
- Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020) as Dr. Leah Brahms (voice)