Susan Gibney
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Susan Gibney is an American
actress. She has 5 older, and two younger, siblings. She moved to Webster, New York
at a young age, returned to California to live several times, and again has lived in Webster since 2004. Susan graduated from Buffalo State College
in New York with a major in theater. She additionally received a Master of Fine Arts
degree from the Yale School of Drama
. She has two daughters. She is probably best known for her recurring role as DA Renee Walcott on Crossing Jordan
.
TV series, some of it behind the scenes. She appeared on Star Trek: The Next Generation
as Dr. Leah Brahms and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
as Erika Benteen. She was strongly considered for the role of Captain Kathryn Janeway
on Star Trek: Voyager
, but the studio rejected her as being too young.
She was later considered for the role of Seven of Nine
and tested twice.
United States
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actress. She has 5 older, and two younger, siblings. She moved to Webster, New York
Webster, New York
Webster may refer to two municipalities in Monroe County, New York in the United States:*Webster , New York*Webster , New York, located entirely within the town...
at a young age, returned to California to live several times, and again has lived in Webster since 2004. Susan graduated from Buffalo State College
Buffalo State College
The State University of New York College at Buffalo, referred to as Buffalo State College, often referred to colloquially as Buff State, is a public, liberal arts college in Buffalo, New York, United States and is part of the State University of New York. Buffalo State was founded in 1871 as the...
in New York with a major in theater. She additionally received a Master of Fine Arts
Master of Fine Arts
A Master of Fine Arts is a graduate degree typically requiring 2–3 years of postgraduate study beyond the bachelor's degree , although the term of study will vary by country or by university. The MFA is usually awarded in visual arts, creative writing, filmmaking, dance, or theatre/performing arts...
degree from the Yale School of Drama
Yale School of Drama
The Yale School of Drama is a graduate professional school of Yale University providing training in every discipline of the theatre: acting, design , directing, dramaturgy and dramatic criticism, playwriting, stage management, sound design, technical design and production, and theater...
. She has two daughters. She is probably best known for her recurring role as DA Renee Walcott on Crossing Jordan
Crossing Jordan
Crossing Jordan is an American television crime/drama series that aired on NBC from September 24, 2001 to May 16, 2007. It stars Jill Hennessy as Jordan Cavanaugh, M.D., a crime-solving forensic pathologist employed in the Suffolk County, Massachusetts, Medical Examiner's Office...
.
Star Trek involvement
Susan Gibney has a history of involvement in the Star TrekStar Trek
Star Trek is an American science fiction entertainment franchise created by Gene Roddenberry. The core of Star Trek is its six television series: The Original Series, The Animated Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise...
TV series, some of it behind the scenes. She appeared on Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation is an American science fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry as part of the Star Trek franchise. Roddenberry, Rick Berman, and Michael Piller served as executive producers at different times throughout the production...
as Dr. Leah Brahms and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is a science fiction television series set in the Star Trek universe...
as Erika Benteen. She was strongly considered for the role of Captain Kathryn Janeway
Kathryn Janeway
Kathryn Janeway, played by Kate Mulgrew, is a fictional character in the Star Trek franchise. As the captain of the Starfleet starship USS Voyager, she was the lead character on the television series Star Trek: Voyager, and later, a Starfleet admiral, as seen in the 2002 feature film Star Trek...
on Star Trek: Voyager
Star Trek: Voyager
Star Trek: Voyager is a science fiction television series set in the Star Trek universe. Set in the 24th century from the year 2371 through 2378, the series follows the adventures of the Starfleet vessel USS Voyager, which becomes stranded in the Delta Quadrant 70,000 light-years from Earth while...
, but the studio rejected her as being too young.
She was later considered for the role of Seven of Nine
Seven of Nine
Seven of Nine is a fictional character on Star Trek: Voyager, portrayed by actress Jeri Ryan. Born human, she was assimilated by the Borg at the age of six. Eighteen years later, Voyager left Borg space with Seven on board, after attempts to negotiate passage through Borg space proved only...
and tested twice.