Marlene Forte facts for kids
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Marlene Forte
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Forte at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival
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| Other names | Marlene Forté |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Education | Rutgers University Montclair State University |
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| Years active | 1990–present |
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| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Lesley Ann Machado (sister) (HSN host) |
Marlene Forte is a Cuban-American actress and producer. She is famous for playing Carmen Ramos in the TV series Dallas from 2012 to 2014.
You might also know her from her roles in popular shows like Fear the Walking Dead, The Fosters, and Altered Carbon. She has also appeared in many movies, including the mystery film Knives Out (2019) and the sports drama The Way Back (2020).
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Early Life and Career Beginnings
Marlene Forte went to college at Rutgers University and Montclair State University. She began acting in independent films in the early 1990s. Independent films are movies made without the backing of a major film studio.
In 2008, she was nominated for an Imagen Award for her role in the movie Little Girl Lost: The Delimar Vera Story. On television, she had recurring roles, which means she appeared in several episodes of a series. Some of these shows were Tyler Perry's House of Payne and Crossing Jordan. She also had small parts in big movies like the 2009 Star Trek film, where she played the Transporter Chief.
Rise to Fame
A Famous Role in Dallas
In 2012, Forte landed a major role in the TV show Dallas. She played Carmen Ramos, the housekeeper for the famous Ewing family. Her character was also the mother of Elena Ramos, played by actress Jordana Brewster. This role made her a familiar face to many television viewers.
After Dallas, Forte continued to act in both movies and television. She played another housekeeper in the comedy movie A Haunted House (2013). From 2015 to 2017, she had a recurring role as Elena Gutierrez in the family drama series The Fosters.
Roles in Sci-Fi and Horror
Forte has also appeared in exciting science fiction and horror shows. In 2016, she played Celia Flores, a main villain in the second season of the horror series Fear the Walking Dead.
In 2018, she joined the cast of the Netflix science fiction show Altered Carbon for its first season. She played a character named Alazne Ortega.
Recent Work
Forte has stayed busy with many different roles. She has appeared in popular TV shows like Mayans M.C., Runaways, and Superstore.
She also had supporting roles in several big movies.
- In El Chicano (2018), she played the main character's mother.
- In the hit mystery movie Knives Out (2019), she played the mother of the main character, Marta, who was played by Ana de Armas.
- In The Way Back (2020), she acted alongside Ben Affleck.
- In 2021, she was in the Netflix vampire movie Night Teeth.
In 2022, Forte both starred in and helped produce a horror movie called Hypochondriac. A producer helps manage the making of a film, from funding to final edits.
Personal Life
Marlene Forte married screenwriter Oliver Mayer in 2006. They live in Los Angeles, California. Forte has a daughter named Giselle Rodriguez from a previous relationship. Her daughter also works in the film industry as a producer. Forte's sister is Lesley Ann Machado, who used to be a host on the TV shopping channel HSN.
Selected Film and TV Roles
Marlene Forte has been in dozens of movies and television shows. Here are some of her most well-known roles.
Notable Films
- Real Women Have Curves (2002) - Mrs. Glass
- Star Trek (2009) - Transport Chief
- A Haunted House (2013) - Rosa
- El Chicano (2018) - Susanna Hernandez
- Knives Out (2019) - Mrs. Cabrera
- The Way Back (2020) - Gale
- The Guilty (2021) - House on Fire Caller (voice role)
- Night Teeth (2021) - Abuela
- Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (2022) - Tia Ophelia
Notable Television Shows
- Law & Order (1997, 1999) - Sandra Pena / Alicia Bowers
- My Wife and Kids (2001) - Rosa Lopez
- Crossing Jordan (2001) - Gloria
- Lost (2007) - Det. Mason
- Tyler Perry's House of Payne (2008–09) - Rosie Hernandez
- Community (2010) - Doctora Escodera
- Dallas (2012–14) - Carmen Ramos
- The Fosters (2015–17) - Elena Gutierrez
- Fear the Walking Dead (2016) - Celia Flores
- Marvel's Runaways (2017–18) - Graciela Aguirre
- Altered Carbon (2018) - Alazne Ortega
- Superstore (2017-2021) - Connie Sosa
- Grey's Anatomy (2021) - Carmen Delgado
- The Lincoln Lawyer (2022) - Judge Medina
- The Rookie (2023) - Carla Juarez
See also
In Spanish: Marlene Forte para niños
