Michael Forest

Gerald Michael Charlebois (born April 17, 1929), better known as Michael Forest, is an American actor who provides the voices for many animated titles, and played the god Apollo on Star Trek. Personal life Forest was married to Diana Hale, an actress, acting coach, and theatre teacher, for over fifty years. The couple married in the late 1960s or early 1970s and remained together until Hale’s death in 2022. Their long marriage was noted by colleagues as an example of stability and dedication within the entertainment industry.

Early life Forest was born in Harvey, North Dakota and moved with his family at a very early age to Seattle, Washington. He graduated with a B.A. in English and Drama from San Jose State University. Armitage III – Vice-Minister Jessup The Big O – Alex Rosewater Black Jack – Dr. Stanfield, Ernesto Blade of the Immortal – Asana, Takayuki Asano Carried by the Wind: Tsukikage Ran – Sneaky Spider Saizo Casshan: Robot Hunter – Adm. Rudolph Crying Freeman – Don Carleone, Shudo Shimazaki Cybuster – Ryuzo Daphne in the Brilliant Blue – Ishiyama (Ep. 1), Martin, Sho Mizuki Dirty Pair Flight 005 Conspiracy – Dietrch (Streamline Dub) Doomed Megalopolis – Eiichi Subasawa (Streamline Dub) El-Hazard – Yuba Yarius Eureka Seven – Braya Gad Guard – Dorgel, Dove, Editor Gatchaman – Chief Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex – Kubota Ghost Slayers Ayashi – Doi-Oiokami-Toshitsura, Master (Ep. 21) Giant Robo – Narrator (Animaze Dub) Gungrave – Sid Galarde Gun Sword – Jose Heat Guy J – Valter Yulgence Immortal Grand Prix – Hans I'll CKBC – Mr. Hiiragi Kamichu! – Mr. Gen (Ep. 9) Last Exile – Emperor of Anatoray Mars Daybreak – EF Commander Megazone 23 – Eigen Yumekanou (Part 1, Streamline Dub) The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya – Arakawa Mermaid Forest – Dr. Shiina (Ep. 4–5), Kohakura Mirage of Blaze – Kojyuro Katakura Mobile Suit Gundam – The Movie Trilogy – Captain Paolo Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket – Charlie Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory – Captain Dry Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team – Lt. Col. Kojima Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit – Blacksmith Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water – Cpt. Mayville Orguss 02 – Zante Planetes – Clifford, Harry Roland, Norman R.O.D the TV – Bookstore Owner B

Video games

Dynasty Warriors 4 – Huang Gai Jade Cocoon: Story of the Tamamayu – Gi Seven Samurai 20XX – Yagyu

Live-action Adventures in Voice Acting - Himself Masked Rider - Lavasect (voice; credited as Alfred Thor) Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue – Olympius (voice)

Television

Laramie – Cobey Death Valley Days – Larry Brooks Tombstone Territory – Floyd Rank The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin – A Brave The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok – Strong Eagle Zorro – Anastacio Bat Masterson – "The Desert Ship" as Les Wilkins Have Gun – Will Travel – Peter Keystone Yancy Derringer – Pierre (E15, "The Fair Freebooter") The Rifleman – Chaqua Wagon Train – Dallas The Dick Van Dyke Show – Father Joe Coogan The Outer Limits – "It Crawled Out of the Woodwork" – Stuart Peters The Man from U.N.C.L.E. – Lt. Fest (S01E14, "The Terbuf Affair") Gilligan's Island – Ugundi Perry Mason – Pierre Dubois Star Trek – Apollo (S02E02 – "Who Mourns for Adonais?") Get Smart – Basil One Step Beyond – "Encounter" – Jacques Boutier The Twilight Zone – "Black Leather Jackets" – Steve Gunsmoke "The Cousin" – Chance; "Innocence" – Bob Sullins; "The Lady" – Ray Pate Combat! "Hills are For Heroes" – Captain, Company Commander As the World Turns – Nick Andropoulos Cheyenne "Renegades" – Yellow Lance & "Wagon-Tongue North" – Lariat Sanga Cross Purpose – Captain Robert Holman The Virginian (S04E10, airdate 1965-11-24, "Beyond the Border") Rawhide – Yuma Bonanza – Young Wolf / Frank Shirmer / Wabuska (3 episodes, 1959–1967) Gomer Pyle USMC "The Star Witness" – Fred Cummins

Web series Star Trek Continues – Apollo ("Pilgrim of Eternity")