Susan Gibney
Acting • Born 1961-09-11
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.
Filmography
46 credits
Cabin by the Lake
Movie • 2000
Regan
The Waterdance
Movie • 1992
Cheryl Lynn
Derailed
Movie • 2002
Madeline Kristoff
The Secret She Carried
Movie • 1996
Judy
The Hammer
Movie • 2010
Janet Hamill
And You Thought Your Parents Were Weird!
Movie • 1991
Alice Woods
Evolution's Child
Movie • 1999
We Are Still Here
Movie • 2015
Maddie
Unforgivable
Movie • 1996
Beth French
The Great White Hype
Movie • 1996
Vivian
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
TV • 2000
Charlotte Meridian
Star Trek: The Next Generation
TV • 1987
Dr. Leah Brahms
L.A. Law
TV • 1986
Lucy Blanchard
Due South
TV • 1994
ATF Special Agent Suzanne Chapin
Providence
TV • 1999
Judging Amy
TV • 1999
Ms. Reilly
The Pretender
TV • 1996
Kim
24
TV • 2001
Anna
Crossing Jordan
TV • 2001
Renee Walcott
Criminal Minds
TV • 2005
Linda Deaton
The Equalizer
TV • 1985
Angela Drake
Lost
TV • 2004
Melissa Dunbrook
JAG
TV • 1995
Lieutenant Linda Nivens
Night Visions
TV • 2001
Natalie Doyle (segment "After Life")
Diagnosis: Murder
TV • 1993
Genevieve Ducasse
Chicago Hope
TV • 1994
Deputy D.A. Johnson
Diagnosis: Murder
TV • 1993
Sgt. Tanis Archer
The Fearing Mind
TV • 2000
Cynthia Fearing
Diagnosis: Murder
TV • 1993
Det. Tanis Archer
Diagnosis: Murder
TV • 1993
Maya
The Mentalist
TV • 2008
Alice Burns
Star Trek: Lower Decks
TV • 2020
Dr. Leah Brahms (voice)
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
TV • 1993
Commander Erika Benteen
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
TV • 1993
Captain Erika Benteen
Columbo
TV • 1971
Madge
Happy Family
TV • 2003
Maggie Harris
Pride & Joy
TV • 1995
Donna
Snoops
TV • 1989
Megan Anderson
The Jake Effect
TV • 2006
Gwen Carlyle
Nash Bridges
TV • 1996
Melissa Toland
Party of Five
TV • 1994
Wife
Alien Nation
TV • 1989
Harriet Beecher
The Larry Sanders Show
TV • 1992
Kia
Arli$$
TV • 1996
Sandy Van Alyn
Arli$$
TV • 1996
Samantha Hurlbut
For the People
TV • 2002
Susan