Michelle Forbes

Nationality:
American
Birthdate:
01/08/1962
Birthplace:
Austin, Texas
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biography
Dark-haired, striking and statuesque, actress Michelle Forbes has displayed her ability to easily adapt to both abrasive and soft characters. She is best recalled as the cutthroat, foul-mouthed, unyielding producer Dawn Lockard who nevertheless tries to teach a young assistant the ropes in "Swimming With Sharks" (1994). Forbes had first gained notice with her dual role of troubled twins Sonni and Solida on the CBS daytime drama "Guiding Light" (1987-89), earing a Daytime Emmy nomination for her performance. Relocating to L.A., she went on to appear on primetime TV in episodes of "Shannon" and Continued
Credits
(TV Show)
2008-2008
Mrs. Voss
2005
(TV Show)
2005-2005
Susan Metcalfe
2005
Susan Metcalfe
2005
Susan Metcalfe
2005
(TV Show)
2005-2005
Zoya Petikof
2005
(TV Show)
2003-2003
Lynne Kresge
2003
Lynne Kresge
2003
Lynne Kresge
2003
Lynne Kresge
2003
Lynne Kresge
2003
Lynne Kresge
2003
+(1 More)
(TV Show)
2000-2000
Dr Lyla Garrity
2000
Dr Lyla Garrity
2000
(TV Show)
1994-1994
Julie
1994
Actor
Nerissa
Carrie Laughlin
Dawn Lockard
Rinda Wooley
milestones
Year
Milestone
1987 
Played dual role on CBS daytime soap "Guiding Light"; earned Daytime Emmy nomination
1990 
Began appearing in primetime TV episodes with "Shannon"
1993 
Co-starred in feature film "Kalifornia"
1994 
Portrayed foul-mouthed, ambitious Dawn Lockard in "Swimming With Sharks"
 
Played medical examiner Julianna Cox on the NBC drama series "Homicide: Life on the Street"
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