Marlene Forte

Marlene Forte

63 · Born: Jul 5, 1961

2015
2012
2006

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornJul 5, 1961 Havana, Cuba

Biography

Marlene Forte, a Cuban-American actress of great renown, was born in the vibrant city of Santiago De Las Vegas, Cuba, her birthplace imbuing her with a rich cultural heritage. As a child, she was transplanted to the bustling metropolis of Hudson County, New Jersey, where she was proudly raised, a true "Bridge and Tunnel" girl through and through.

As a talented thespian, Forte is a founding member of the esteemed Labyrinth Theater Company in New York City, an organization that has played a significant role in her illustrious 30-year career. She credits her Labyrinth "Familia" for their unwavering support and camaraderie, which has been instrumental in her enduring success.

Now a resident of Los Angeles, Forte continues to work tirelessly in the entertainment industry, appearing in television shows, films, and stage productions with equal aplomb. Her impressive range has allowed her to take on a diverse array of roles, showcasing her remarkable versatility as an actress.

In addition to her acting pursuits, Forte has also ventured into producing and directing, both on stage and screen. Her dedication to her craft has earned her a reputation as a multifaceted artist, capable of exceling in multiple facets of the entertainment industry.

However, it is her role as a mother that has brought her the greatest joy and fulfillment. She credits her daughter, Giselle Rodriguez, with saving her life, and considers her to be her greatest production to date.

Career

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2025
Touch Me
Touch Me as Laura
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2023
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2022
9 Bullets
9 Bullets as Grandma Lucy
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The Lincoln Lawyer
The Lincoln Lawyer as Judge Teresa Medina
{"id":196656,"title":"Night Teeth","year":"2021","character":"Abuela","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/night-teeth","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/576459hh65i0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/576459hh65i0.jpg"},"released":1}
2021
Night Teeth
Night Teeth as Abuela
{"id":181442,"title":"The Guilty","year":"2021","character":"House on Fire Caller (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-guilty-2021","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7pj3nmuq6020.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7pj3nmuq6020.jpg"},"released":1}
The Guilty
The Guilty as House on Fire Caller (voice)
{"id":143221,"title":"The Way Back","year":"2020","character":"Gale","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-way-back-2020","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1si947chi30o.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1si947chi30o.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
{"id":135475,"title":"El Chicano","year":"2019","character":"Susana","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/el-chicano","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6rlggk11ejg0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6rlggk11ejg0.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
El Chicano
El Chicano as Susana
{"id":138440,"title":"Knives Out","year":"2019","character":"Marta's Mom","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/knives-out","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/444f3qs0v880.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/444f3qs0v880.jpg"},"released":1}
Knives Out
Knives Out as Marta's Mom
{"id":103832451,"title":"The Conners","year":2019,"character":"Tia Elsie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-conners","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4tcel6h21r60.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4tcel6h21r60.jpg"},"released":1}
The Conners
The Conners as Tia Elsie
{"id":103830747,"title":"Room 104","year":2018,"character":"Mom","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/room-104","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3538p5jelfg0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3538p5jelfg0.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
{"id":11290,"title":"Superstore","year":2018,"character":"Connie Sosa","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/superstore","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6rhvcpdff060.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6rhvcpdff060.jpg"},"released":1}
Superstore
Superstore as Connie Sosa
{"id":6602,"title":"Fear the Walking Dead","year":2016,"character":"Celia Flores","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/fear-the-walking-dead","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/17cb1ughr9j8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/17cb1ughr9j8.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
{"id":111837,"title":"I Am Gangster","year":"2015","character":"Tia","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/i-am-gangster","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_111837.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_111837.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
{"id":10259,"title":"The Single Moms Club","year":"2014","character":"Manny's Mom","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-single-moms-club","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_10259.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_10259.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
{"id":1239,"title":"A Haunted House","year":"2013","character":"Rosa","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-haunted-house","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/nh4o883fsp00.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/nh4o883fsp00.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
{"id":3239,"title":"Plush","year":"2013","character":"Dr. Ortiz","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/plush","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_3239.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_3239.jpg"},"released":1}
Plush
Plush as Dr. Ortiz
{"id":3499,"title":"Unidentified","year":"2013","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/unidentified","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_3499.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_3499.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":5655,"title":"My Last Day Without You","year":"2011","character":"Luz","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/my-last-day-without-you","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_5655.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_5655.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
{"id":264282,"title":"Deep Blue Breath","year":"2011","character":"Nurse Talbot","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/deep-blue-breath","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_264282.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_264282.jpg"},"released":1}
Deep Blue Breath
Deep Blue Breath as Nurse Talbot
{"id":5,"title":"Eastbound & Down","year":2010,"character":"Soledad","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/eastbound-down","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2mspi4n5i210.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2mspi4n5i210.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
{"id":844,"title":"The Mentalist","year":2010,"character":"Isabella","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-mentalist","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/35rdnvkr4sug.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/35rdnvkr4sug.jpg"},"released":1}
The Mentalist
The Mentalist as Isabella
{"id":214,"title":"Star Trek","year":"2009","character":"Transport Chief","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/star-trek","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6sbm3eact4m0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6sbm3eact4m0.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
Star Trek
Star Trek as Transport Chief
{"id":653,"title":"Criminal Minds","year":2009,"character":"Sheriff Ruiz","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/criminal-minds","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2jqlqg1vkv5g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2jqlqg1vkv5g.jpg"},"released":1}
Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds as Sheriff Ruiz
{"id":117562,"title":"Little Girl Lost: The Delimar Vera Story","year":"2008","character":"Tatita","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/little-girl-lost-the-delimar-vera-story","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_117562.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_117562.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
{"id":183553,"title":"Glow Ropes: The Rise and Fall of a Bar Mitzvah Emcee","year":"2008","character":"Mrs. Lopefrawitz","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/glow-ropes-the-rise-and-fall-of-a-bar-mitzvah-emcee","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_183553.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_183553.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":9814,"title":"Adrift in Manhattan","year":"2007","character":"Marta Colon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/adrift-in-manhattan","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_9814.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_9814.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Adrift in Manhattan
Adrift in Manhattan as Marta Colon
{"id":78386,"title":"Cut Off","year":"2006","character":"Lydia","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cut-off","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_78386.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_78386.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
Cut Off
Cut Off as Lydia
{"id":184277,"title":"Shooting Vegetarians","year":"2005","character":"Mom (Amber)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/shooting-vegetarians","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_184277.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_184277.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
{"id":268126,"title":"Darkness Minus Twelve","year":"2004","character":"Marta Gutierrez","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/darkness-minus-twelve","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_268126.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_268126.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
Darkness Minus Twelve
Darkness Minus Twelve as Marta Gutierrez
{"id":7548,"title":"Real Women Have Curves","year":"2002","character":"Mrs. Glass","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/real-women-have-curves","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/55763hu26ti0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/55763hu26ti0.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
{"id":85180,"title":"Reunion","year":"2001","character":"Margaret","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/reunion-2001","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_85180.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_85180.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
Reunion
Reunion as Margaret
{"id":752,"title":"My Wife and Kids","year":2001,"character":"Rosa Lopez","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/my-wife-and-kids","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2dg9r0nc0aag.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2dg9r0nc0aag.jpg"},"released":1}
My Wife and Kids
My Wife and Kids as Rosa Lopez
{"id":9360,"title":"Crossing Jordan","year":2001,"character":"Gloria","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/crossing-jordan","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/on2ug8scbjk0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/on2ug8scbjk0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":184875,"title":"The Love Machine","year":"2000","character":"Becca Campbell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-love-machine-2000","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_184875.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_184875.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
The Love Machine
The Love Machine as Becca Campbell
{"id":14530,"title":"Our Song","year":"2000","character":"Pilar Brown","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/our-song","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14530.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14530.jpg"},"released":1}
Our Song
Our Song as Pilar Brown
{"id":204263,"title":"Bury the Evidence","year":"1998","character":"The Naked Woman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bury-the-evidence","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_204263.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_204263.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
Bury the Evidence
Bury the Evidence as The Naked Woman
{"id":156338,"title":"Mob Queen","year":"1998","character":"Chica","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mob-queen","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_156338.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_156338.jpg"},"released":1}
Mob Queen
Mob Queen as Chica
{"id":190304,"title":"Lena's Dreams","year":"1997","character":"Lena","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lenas-dreams-1997","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_190304.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_190304.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
{"id":157197,"title":"Fresh Kill","year":"1996","character":"Pam Mandel","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fresh-kill-1994","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_157197.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_157197.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Fresh Kill
Fresh Kill as Pam Mandel
{"id":59781,"title":"The Bronx War","year":"1991","character":"Alicia","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-bronx-war","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_59781.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_59781.jpg"},"released":1}
1991