
Susan Gibney
Known For
Acting
Born
1961-09-11 in Manhattan Beach, California, USA
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.
Most Known For

Criminal Minds
as Linda Deaton

Lost
as Melissa Dunbrook

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as Charlotte Meridian

The Mentalist
as Alice Burns

24
as Anna

Columbo
as Madge

Star Trek: The Next Generation
as Dr. Leah Brahms

JAG
as Lieutenant Linda Nivens

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
as Commander Erika Benteen

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
as Captain Erika Benteen

Crossing Jordan
as Renee Walcott

Diagnosis: Murder
as Genevieve Ducasse

Diagnosis: Murder
as Sgt. Tanis Archer

Diagnosis: Murder
as Det. Tanis Archer

Diagnosis: Murder
as Maya

Star Trek: Lower Decks
as Dr. Leah Brahms (voice)

Nash Bridges
as Melissa Toland

The Equalizer
as Angela Drake

Party of Five
as Wife

L.A. Law
as Lucy Blanchard