Susan Gibney

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
- Acting
- Born
- 1961-09-11 · Manhattan Beach, California, USA
Known for
- Lost (2004) — Melissa Dunbrook
- The Mentalist (2008) — Alice Burns
- Criminal Minds (2005) — Linda Deaton
- 24 (2001) — Anna
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) — Dr. Leah Brahms
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) — Charlotte Meridian
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) — Commander Erika Benteen
- Columbo (1971) — Madge
- We Are Still Here (2015) — Maddie
- Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020) — Dr. Leah Brahms (voice)
- JAG (1995) — Lieutenant Linda Nivens
- Derailed (2002) — Madeline Kristoff
- The Pretender (1996) — Kim
- Crossing Jordan (2001) — Renee Walcott
- Party of Five (1994) — Wife
- Alien Nation (1989) — Harriet Beecher