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| − | '''Michael Forest''' {{born|17|April|1929}} is a tall American actor who guest-starred in the ''[[Star Trek: The Original Series]]'' episode {{e|Who Mourns for Adonais?}} as the [[Greek]] god [[Apollo]]. |
+ | '''Michael Forest''' {{born|17|April|1929}} is a tall 6'3'{{'}}, American actor who guest-starred in the ''[[Star Trek: The Original Series]]'' episode {{e|Who Mourns for Adonais?}} as the [[Greek]] god [[Apollo]]. He filmed his scenes between Friday {{d|2|June|1967}} and Thursday {{d|8|June|1967}} at [[Paramount Stage 32|Desilu Stage 10]]. |
His work outside of ''[[Star Trek]]'' includes over a hundred films and seventy-five television guest roles. Much of his recent work, however, has been voice-over work in the English versions of Japanese anime films and television series. |
His work outside of ''[[Star Trek]]'' includes over a hundred films and seventy-five television guest roles. Much of his recent work, however, has been voice-over work in the English versions of Japanese anime films and television series. |
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| − | He broke into film in the 1950s, alternating work for {{w|Roger Corman}} with work on the stage. He met Corman while studying acting from [[Jeff Corey]], who is also an alumnus of the original ''Trek'' series. |
+ | He broke into film in the 1950s, alternating work for {{w|Roger Corman}} with work on the stage. He met Corman while studying acting from [[Jeff Corey]], who is also an alumnus of the original ''Trek'' series. One of Forest's oldest friends was [[Leonard Nimoy]]. He worked together with Nimoy in the theatrical production of {{w|Jean Genet}}'s play ''Deathwatch'', and later on the film version (which also featured [[Robert Ellenstein]]), filmed in 1964, but released in 1966. Ironically, Forest and Nimoy did not share any scenes in "Who Mourns for Adonais?". |
| + | In 2012, he played again his role of Apollo in ''[[w:c:stexpanded:Star Trek Continues|Star Trek Continues]]'' [[fan film]]. |
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| + | *''The Dick Van Dyke Show'' episode "The Life and Times of Joe Coogan" (1964) |
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*''The Glory Guys'' (1965) |
*''The Glory Guys'' (1965) |
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| − | *''Deathwatch'' (1966 |
+ | *''Deathwatch'' (1966, with Leonard Nimoy and [[Robert Ellenstein]]) |
*''100 Rifles'' (1969) |
*''100 Rifles'' (1969) |
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*''The Assassination of Trotsky'' (1972) |
*''The Assassination of Trotsky'' (1972) |
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*''Days of Our Lives'' (1979-1980) |
*''Days of Our Lives'' (1979-1980) |
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*''As the World Turns'' (1980-1982) |
*''As the World Turns'' (1980-1982) |
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| − | *''The Message'' ( |
+ | *''The Message'' (1976, with [[Michael Ansara]]) |
*''Mobile Suit Gundam I'' (1981, English version voice only) |
*''Mobile Suit Gundam I'' (1981, English version voice only) |
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| − | *''King Kong Lives'' (1986 |
+ | *''King Kong Lives'' (1986, with [[Leon Rippy]] and [[Mike Starr]]) |
| − | *''Deep Space'' (1987 |
+ | *''Deep Space'' (1987, with [[Charles Napier]] and [[Julie Newmar]]) |
*''Akira'' (1988, English version voice only) |
*''Akira'' (1988, English version voice only) |
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| − | *''Body of Evidence'' (1993 |
+ | *''Body of Evidence'' (1993, with [[Richard Riehle]] and [[Frank Langella]]) |
| − | *''Big O'' (1999- |
+ | *''Big O'' (1999-2003, English version voice only, with [[Alan Oppenheimer]] in season 2) |
*''Cast Away'' (2000) |
*''Cast Away'' (2000) |
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*''Cowboy Bebop: The Movie'' (2001, English version voice only) |
*''Cowboy Bebop: The Movie'' (2001, English version voice only) |
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*''Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex'' (2002-2004, English version voice only) |
*''Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex'' (2002-2004, English version voice only) |
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| + | *''Wings of Oneamis: Royal Space Force'' (1987, English voice version) |
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| + | *''Crying Freeman: Portrait of a Killer'' (1988, English voice version) |
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| − | == External |
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| + | *{{Wikipedia}} |
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*{{IMDb-link|page=nm0286129}} |
*{{IMDb-link|page=nm0286129}} |
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| + | *{{startrek.com|catching-up-with-star-treks-apollo|2012 Michael Forest interview|article}} |
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Revision as of 14:37, 27 October 2015
Template:Realworld Michael Forest (born 17 April 1929; age 95) is a tall 6'3'', American actor who guest-starred in the Star Trek: The Original Series episode "Who Mourns for Adonais?" as the Greek god Apollo. He filmed his scenes between Friday 2 June 1967 and Thursday 8 June 1967 at Desilu Stage 10.
His work outside of Star Trek includes over a hundred films and seventy-five television guest roles. Much of his recent work, however, has been voice-over work in the English versions of Japanese anime films and television series.
He broke into film in the 1950s, alternating work for Roger Corman with work on the stage. He met Corman while studying acting from Jeff Corey, who is also an alumnus of the original Trek series. One of Forest's oldest friends was Leonard Nimoy. He worked together with Nimoy in the theatrical production of Jean Genet's play Deathwatch, and later on the film version (which also featured Robert Ellenstein), filmed in 1964, but released in 1966. Ironically, Forest and Nimoy did not share any scenes in "Who Mourns for Adonais?".
In 2012, he played again his role of Apollo in Star Trek Continues fan film.
His birth name was Gerald Michael Charlebois. For his voice work, he is often credited as Alfred Thor.
Appendices
Notable film and television work
- The Dick Van Dyke Show episode "The Life and Times of Joe Coogan" (1964)
- The Glory Guys (1965)
- Deathwatch (1966, with Leonard Nimoy and Robert Ellenstein)
- 100 Rifles (1969)
- The Assassination of Trotsky (1972)
- Days of Our Lives (1979-1980)
- As the World Turns (1980-1982)
- The Message (1976, with Michael Ansara)
- Mobile Suit Gundam I (1981, English version voice only)
- King Kong Lives (1986, with Leon Rippy and Mike Starr)
- Deep Space (1987, with Charles Napier and Julie Newmar)
- Akira (1988, English version voice only)
- Body of Evidence (1993, with Richard Riehle and Frank Langella)
- Big O (1999-2003, English version voice only, with Alan Oppenheimer in season 2)
- Cast Away (2000)
- Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (2001, English version voice only)
- Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2002-2004, English version voice only)
- Wings of Oneamis: Royal Space Force (1987, English voice version)
- Crying Freeman: Portrait of a Killer (1988, English voice version)
External links
- Michael Forest at Wikipedia
- Template:IMDb-link
- 2012 Michael Forest interview at StarTrek.com