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She is known for her recurring appearances on genre and drama shows, including Ensign Ro Laren in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Picard, and her regular role as medical examiner Julianna Cox on Homicide: Life on the Street during the 1990s.
After appearing in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Ro Laren, she was approached to play the same character in a starring role on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993).
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Apr 17, 2021 · Michelle Forbes played Ensign Ro Laren, a Bajoran character, on Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. She rejected the offer to star in DS9 and left the franchise, but her role influenced the Bajoran race and the Maquis conflict.
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Michelle Forbes (born 8 January 1965; age 59) is an actress who played Ro Laren in eight episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation and reprised the role in the Star Trek: Picard third season episode "Imposters". She previously played Dara in The Next Generation fourth season episode "Half a Life".
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Forbes is known for her recurring appearances on genre and drama shows such as Ensign Ro Laren in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) and her regular role as medical examiner Julianna Cox on Homicide: Life on the Street (1993) during the 1990s, while building her career with recurring roles throughout the 2000s in Battlestar Galactica (2004 ...
Mar 6, 2024 · Michelle Forbes excels at portraying complex, vulnerable characters in iconic TV shows, showcasing her acting prowess and emotional depth. Forbes turned down a lead role in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine to pursue diverse acting opportunities, proving her versatility and commitment to her craft.