Michelle Forbes
Actress
Birth Date: January 8, 1965
Age: 58 years old
Birth Place: Austin, Texas
A striking presence on television and in the occasional feature since the late 1980s, actress Michelle Forbes gave memorable turns as steely but often flawed women of power on such series as "True Blood" (HBO, 2008-14), "Homicide: Life on the Street" (NBC, 1993-99) and "24" (Fox, 2001-2010). Tall, raven-haired and blessed with a distinctively husky voice, Forbes made lasting impressions on viewers, beginning with her turn as cult favorite Ensign Ro Laren on "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (syndicated, 1987-1994). Critically acclaimed assignments like "Homicide" led to major roles on high-profile shows like "Battlestar Galactica" (Sci Fi Channel, 2003-09), where she played the ruthless Admiral Helena Cain, and on "True Blood" as the supernatural hedonist Maryanne. When Forbes landed the plum role of a mother of a murdered young girl on AMC's "The Killing" (AMC 2011-13; Netflix, 2014), she suddenly found herself a critical darling. Decades of hard work paid off for Forbes, who was among the most respected character actresses of her generation.
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Big SkyStream
Guest Star
Margaret Kleinsasser
Series
2020
TreadstoneStream
Actor
Ellen Becker
Series
2019
New AmsterdamStream
Guest Star
Dr. Veronica Fuentes
Series
2018
Une jeunesse sauvage
Actor
Janis Nimitz
Movie
2018
Columbus
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Maria
Movie
2017
GeminiStream
Actor
Jamie
Movie
2017
Say You Will
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Janis Nimitz
Movie
2017
Berlin StationStream
Actor
Valerie Edwards
Series
2016
PowersStream
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Janis Sandusky/Retro Girl
Series
2015
The ReturnedStream
Actor
Helen Goddard
Series
2015
Rake
Guest Star
Lucy Marks
Show
2014
Orphan BlackStream
Guest Star
Dr. Marian Bowles
Series
2013
The Hunters
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Jordyn Flynn
Movie
2013
Dear Sidewalk
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Paige
Movie
2013
Highland Park
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Sylvia Howard
Movie
2013
Chicago FireStream
Guest Star
Gail McLeod
Series
2012
The KillingStream
Actor
Series
2011
Diplomacy
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U.S. Secretary of State
Movie
2009
True BloodStream
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Maryann Forrester
Series
2008
True BloodStream
Guest Star
Maryann Forrester
Series
2008
In TreatmentStream
Actor
Kate
Series
2008
In TreatmentStream
Guest Star
Kate Weston
Series
2008
Battlestar Galactica: RazorStream
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Admiral Helena Cain
Movie
2007
Unthinkable
Actor
Jamie McDowell
Movie
2007
After the Attack
Self
Show
2006
Prison BreakStream
Guest Star
Samantha Brinker
Series
2005
The Inside
Guest Star
Show
2005
Battlestar GalacticaStream
Guest Star
Admiral Helena Cain
Series
2005
Boston LegalStream
Guest Star
Juliette Monroe
Series
2004
LostStream
Guest Star
Karen Decker
Series
2004
Messiah: The Promise
Actor
Susan Metcalfe
Show
2004
Messiah III: The Promise
Actor
Movie
2004
Dandelion
Actor
Mrs. Voss
Movie
2004
Messiah 2: Vengeance Is Mine
Actor
Susan Metcalfe
Show
2003
Mesias 2: La Venganza es Mía
Actor
Susan Metcalfe
Movie
2003
Messiah 2: Vengeance Is Mine
Actor
Susan Metcalfe
Movie
2003
FastlaneStream
Guest Star
Series
2002
Johnson County War
Actor
Rory Hammett
Show
2002
Los Hermanos Hammett
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Movie
2002
Johnson County War
Actor
Rory Hammett
Movie
2002
American Girl
Actor
Madge Grubb
Movie
2002
24Stream
Actor
Lynn Kresge
Series
2001
24Stream
Guest Star
Lynn Kresge
Series
2001
AliasStream
Guest Star
Dr. Maggie Sinclair
Series
2001
Messiah
Actor
Show
2001
Perfume
Actor
Francene
Movie
2001
The District
Guest Star
Series
2000
Wonderland
Actor
Dr. Lyla Garrity
Series
2000
Bullfighter
Actor
Mary
Movie
2000
Homicide: The Movie
Actor
Dr. Julianna Cox
Movie
2000
Brimstone
Guest Star
Series
1998
Escape from L.A.Stream
Actor
Brazen
Movie
1996
The Prosecutors
Actor
Dist. Atty. Rachel Simone
Movie
1996
The Outer LimitsStream
Actor
Series
1995
Black Day Blue Night
Actor
Rinda Woolley
Movie
1995
The Road Killers
Actor
Helen
Movie
1995
Just Looking
Actor
Mary
Movie
1995
The Buddy Factor
Actor
Dawn Lockard
Movie
1994
Homicide: Life on the Street
Actor
Series
1993
KaliforniaStream
Actor
Carrie Laughlin
Movie
1993
Love Bites
Actor
Nerissa
Movie
1992
SeinfeldStream
Guest Star
Julie
Series
1989
Star Trek: The Next GenerationStream
Guest Star
Ensign Ro Laren
Series
1987
Star Trek: The Next Generation 2.0
Guest Star
Show
1987
Guiding Light
Actor
Sonni Carrera
Soap
1952
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Michelle Forbes
‘New Amsterdam’ to Air on Back-to-Back Nights — Watch the Promo (VIDEO)
‘New Amsterdam’: Ryan Eggold Directs as Max Tries to Help the Hospital (PHOTOS)
‘New Amsterdam’ Says Goodbye to Kapoor (PHOTOS)
Spoiler Alert
‘New Amsterdam’: Wilder Starts a Revolution, Plus Who Got Fired? (RECAP)
Preview
‘New Amsterdam’ Boss Teases Wilder vs. Veronica & Everyone ‘Chasing Joy’
Spoiler Alert
‘New Amsterdam’: Max & Brantley vs. Veronica Ends in a Shocking Vote (RECAP)
Spoiler Alert
‘New Amsterdam’: Michelle Forbes on Why Veronica’s Not Worried About Max & Helen’s Plans
Spoiler Alert
‘New Amsterdam’ Boss: Michelle Forbes’ Real Role Makes It ‘Even More Difficult’ for Max to Leave
Q&A
‘New Amsterdam’: Michelle Forbes Teases Banter Between Max & Veronica
‘New Amsterdam’ Welcomes Michelle Forbes’ Dr. Veronica Fuentes (PHOTOS)
Fall Preview
Prepare for All the Sharpwin Details When ‘New Amsterdam’ Returns
‘Big Sky’: Who’s Not Coming Back in Season 2?
‘New Amsterdam’: Michelle Forbes to Recur in Season 4
Is Jo & Alex’s Marriage in Trouble? What’s Next After That Devastating ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Episode
Michelle Forbes to Guest Star on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ in Mysterious Role
Exclusive
‘Berlin Station’: Ashley Judd’s BB Yates Is Back … But What Are Her Intentions? (VIDEO)
Exclusive
Women Take Positions of Power on Season 3 of EPIX’s ‘Berlin Station’ (VIDEO)
‘Berlin Station’ Season 2 Trailer: Ashley Judd and Keke Palmer In Action
‘Berlin Station’ Finale: Michelle Forbes on Valerie’s Vulnerability and Trusting Other Spies
Roush Review: ‘Goliath’ Leads a Busy Weekend of ‘Peak TV’
Premiere
‘Berlin Station’: Red Carpet Premiere for EPIX’s New Spy Drama (PHOTOS)
