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.
Known For
The Mentalist
2008
Criminal Minds
2005
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
24
2001
JAG
1995
Lost
2004
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987
Columbo
1971
Diagnosis: Murder
1993
Diagnosis: Murder
1993
Diagnosis: Murder
1993
Diagnosis: Murder
1993
Filmography
The Mentalist
as Alice Burns · 2008
Criminal Minds
as Linda Deaton · 2005
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as Charlotte Meridian · 2000
24
as Anna · 2001
JAG
as Lieutenant Linda Nivens · 1995
Lost
as Melissa Dunbrook · 2004
Star Trek: The Next Generation
as Dr. Leah Brahms · 1987
Columbo
as Madge · 1971
Diagnosis: Murder
as Genevieve Ducasse · 1993
Diagnosis: Murder
as Sgt. Tanis Archer · 1993
Diagnosis: Murder
as Det. Tanis Archer · 1993
Diagnosis: Murder
as Maya · 1993
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
as Commander Erika Benteen · 1993
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
as Captain Erika Benteen · 1993
Chicago Hope
as Deputy D.A. Johnson · 1994
Crossing Jordan
as Renee Walcott · 2001
L.A. Law
as Lucy Blanchard · 1986
Judging Amy
as Ms. Reilly · 1999
Party of Five
as Wife · 1994
Nash Bridges
as Melissa Toland · 1996
Arli$$
as Sandy Van Alyn · 1996
Arli$$
as Samantha Hurlbut · 1996
Star Trek: Lower Decks
as Dr. Leah Brahms (voice) · 2020
The Pretender
as Kim · 1996
Due South
as ATF Special Agent Suzanne Chapin · 1994
The Larry Sanders Show
as Kia · 1992
The Equalizer
as Angela Drake · 1985
Providence
· 1999
Alien Nation
as Harriet Beecher · 1989
Night Visions
as Natalie Doyle (segment "After Life") · 2001
Happy Family
as Maggie Harris · 2003
Snoops
as Megan Anderson · 1989
For the People
as Susan · 2002
The Jake Effect
as Gwen Carlyle · 2006
The Fearing Mind
as Cynthia Fearing · 2000
Derailed
as Madeline Kristoff · 2002
Pride & Joy
as Donna · 1995
The Great White Hype
as Vivian · 1996
The Secret She Carried
as Judy · 1996
We Are Still Here
as Maddie · 2015
The Waterdance
as Cheryl Lynn · 1992
And You Thought Your Parents Were Weird!
as Alice Woods · 1991
Cabin by the Lake
as Regan · 2000
The Hammer
as Janet Hamill · 2010
Unforgivable
as Beth French · 1996
Evolution's Child
· 1999