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

Criminal Minds

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

24

Lost

Columbo

JAG

Star Trek: The Next Generation

All Movies (10)

• We Are Still Here2015 · as Maddie
• The Hammer2010 · as Janet Hamill
• Derailed2002 · as Madeline Kristoff
• Cabin by the Lake2000 · as Regan
• Evolution's Child1999
• The Secret She Carried1996 · as Judy
• The Great White Hype1996 · as Vivian
• Unforgivable1996 · as Beth French
• The Waterdance1992 · as Cheryl Lynn
• And You Thought Your Parents Were Weird!1991 · as Alice Woods

All TV Shows (36)

• Star Trek: Lower Decks2020 · as Dr. Leah Brahms (voice)
• The Mentalist2008 · as Alice Burns
• The Jake Effect2006 · as Gwen Carlyle
• Criminal Minds2005 · as Linda Deaton
• Lost2004 · as Melissa Dunbrook
• Happy Family2003 · as Maggie Harris
• For the People2002 · as Susan
• 242001 · as Anna
• Crossing Jordan2001 · as Renee Walcott
• Night Visions2001 · as Natalie Doyle (segment "After Life")
• The Fearing Mind2000 · as Cynthia Fearing
• CSI: Crime Scene Investigation2000 · as Charlotte Meridian
• Judging Amy1999 · as Ms. Reilly
• Providence1999
• The Pretender1996 · as Kim
• Arli$$1996 · as Sandy Van Alyn
• Arli$$1996 · as Samantha Hurlbut
• Nash Bridges1996 · as Melissa Toland
• JAG1995 · as Lieutenant Linda Nivens
• Pride & Joy1995 · as Donna
• Due South1994 · as ATF Special Agent Suzanne Chapin
• Chicago Hope1994 · as Deputy D.A. Johnson
• Party of Five1994 · as Wife
• Diagnosis: Murder1993 · as Genevieve Ducasse
• Diagnosis: Murder1993 · as Sgt. Tanis Archer
• Diagnosis: Murder1993 · as Det. Tanis Archer
• Diagnosis: Murder1993 · as Maya
• Star Trek: Deep Space Nine1993 · as Commander Erika Benteen
• Star Trek: Deep Space Nine1993 · as Captain Erika Benteen
• The Larry Sanders Show1992 · as Kia
• Snoops1989 · as Megan Anderson
• Alien Nation1989 · as Harriet Beecher
• Star Trek: The Next Generation1987 · as Dr. Leah Brahms
• L.A. Law1986 · as Lucy Blanchard
• The Equalizer1985 · as Angela Drake
• Columbo1971 · as Madge