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Michael Forest
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Michael Forest in 2013
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Gerald Michael Charlebois
April 17, 1929 Harvey, North Dakota, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1953–present |
| Height | 6'3" |
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Diana Hale
(died 2022) |
Gerald Michael Charlebois (born April 17, 1929), known professionally as Michael Forest, is an American actor. He is famous for voicing characters in many animated shows and movies, and for playing the powerful god Apollo in the classic TV series Star Trek.
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Early Life and Education
Michael Forest was born in Harvey, North Dakota. When he was very young, his family moved to Seattle, Washington. He later studied at San Jose State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Drama.
Acting Career Highlights
Michael Forest has had a long and interesting career in acting. He has worked in films, television, and especially as a voice actor for animated shows.
Famous Roles in TV and Film
One of his most well-known roles was playing Apollo, a powerful god, in the 1967 Star Trek episode "Who Mourns for Adonais?" Years later, he returned to play Apollo again in the Star Trek Continues episode "Pilgrim of Eternity". His wife, actress Diana Hale, also appeared in this episode.
He also had a guest role as a priest in a 1964 episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show.
Voice Acting for Animated Shows
At 71 years old, Michael Forest lent his voice to the character of Prince Olympius in Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue. He has voiced many characters in Japanese animated shows, known as anime, and in animated films.
Selected Works
Michael Forest has appeared in many different types of productions. Here are some of his notable roles.
Anime Voice Roles
- Armitage III - Vice-Minister Jessup
- The Big O - Alex Rosewater
- Black Jack - Dr. Stanfield
- Blade of the Immortal - Asana
- Crying Freeman - Don Carleone
- Eureka Seven - Braya
- Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Kubota
- IGPX - Hans
- Last Exile - Emperor of Anatoray
- The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya - Arakawa
- Mobile Suit Gundam - The Movie Trilogy - Captain Paolo
- Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit - Blacksmith
- Planetes - Clifford
- Samurai Champloo - Inuyama
- Trigun - Lurald
- The Twelve Kingdoms - King Hou Chuutatsu
Film Appearances
- 100 Rifles - Humara
- Appleseed - Elder
- Armitage III - Dual Matrix - Ohara
- Atlas - Atlas
- Beast from Haunted Cave - Gil Jackson
- Cast Away - Pilot Jack
- Cowboy Bebop: The Movie - Ticket
- King Kong Lives - Vance
- The Message - Khalid bin Walid
- Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom - Kakeru Tsuki
- Paprika - Doctor Seijiro Inui
- Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise - Dr. Gnomm
- X-Men: Apocalypse - Apollo (from Who Mourns for Adonais?)
Video Game Roles
- Dynasty Warriors 4 - Huang Gai
- Jade Cocoon: Story of the Tamamayu - Gi
Live-Action Roles
- Adventures in Voice Acting - Himself
- Masked Rider - Lavasect (voice)
- Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue - Olympius (voice)
Television Appearances
- Laramie - Cobey
- The Dick Van Dyke Show - Father Joe Coogan
- The Outer Limits - Stuart Peters
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. - Lt. Fest
- Gilligan's Island - Ugundi
- Perry Mason - Pierre Dubois
- Star Trek - Apollo
- Get Smart - Basil
- The Twilight Zone - Steve
- Gunsmoke - Chance, Bob Sullins, Ray Pate
- Bonanza - Young Wolf / Frank Shirmer / Wabuska
Web Series
- Star Trek Continues - Apollo
