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.
Movie Appearances
Cabin by the Lake
as Regan
2000
The Waterdance
as Cheryl Lynn
1992
Derailed
as Madeline Kristoff
2002
The Secret She Carried
as Judy
1996
The Hammer
as Janet Hamill
2010
And You Thought Your Parents Were Weird!
as Alice Woods
1991
Evolution's Child
1999
We Are Still Here
as Maddie
2015
Unforgivable
as Beth French
1996
The Great White Hype
as Vivian
1996
TV Appearances
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as Charlotte Meridian
2000
Star Trek: The Next Generation
as Dr. Leah Brahms
1987
L.A. Law
as Lucy Blanchard
1986
Due South
as ATF Special Agent Suzanne Chapin
1994
Providence
1999
Judging Amy
as Ms. Reilly
1999
The Pretender
as Kim
1996
Crossing Jordan
as Renee Walcott
2001
24
as Anna
2001
Criminal Minds
as Linda Deaton
2005
The Equalizer
as Angela Drake
1985
Lost
as Melissa Dunbrook
2004