Susanna Thompson
Actor
Biography
Susanna Thompson is an accomplished American actress, born on January 27, 1958, in San Diego, California. She is best known for her versatile performances across television, film, and stage. On television, Thompson gained widespread attention for her roles as Karen Sammler on "Once and Again," Moira Queen on the CW series "Arrow," Queen Rose Benjamin on NBC’s "Kings," and for her appearances in the Star Trek universe, notably as Dr. Lenara Kahn in "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" and the Borg Queen in "Star Trek: Voyager." Her film credits include prominent roles in "Little Giants," "Ghosts of Mississippi," "Random Hearts," "Dragonfly," and "Malignant." Thompson's stage career has also been notable, earning her a Dramatic Award for her performance in "A Shayna Maidel" and a San Diego Critics Circle nomination for "Agnes of God." Educated at San Diego State University, where her husband Martin Katz is a professor, Thompson is respected for her depth, range, and memorable portrayals throughout her multi-decade career.
Filmography
Dragonfly
as Emily Darrow 2002
Little Giants
as Patty Floyd 1994
Random Hearts
as Peyton Van Den Broeck 1999
When a Man Loves a Woman
as Janet 1994
The Ballad of Jack and Rose
as Miriam Rance 2005
Ghosts of Mississippi
as Peggy Lloyd 1996
The Public
as Marcy Ramstead 2019
Alien Nation: Dark Horizon
as Lorraine Cark 1994
Hello
as Rory 2014
Bermuda Triangle
as Grace 1996
The Lake
as Denise Hydecker 1998
In the Line of Duty: Ambush in Waco
as Meg 1993
In the Line of Duty: Blaze of Glory
as Sylvia Whitmire 1997
American Pastime
as Shirley Burrell 2007
High Noon
as Amy 2000
America's Dream
as Beth Ann (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black") 1996