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Susanna Thompson

Born: 27 January 1958 (67 years old)
Gender: Female

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Susanna Thompson is an American actress best known for her role as Karen Sammler on the family drama television series Once and Again, from 1999-2002.

She also starred in the 2009 drama series Kings.

Thompson was also in the commercial narrative film American Pastime alongside Gary Cole, and in 2005, she was nominated for the Golden Star Award at Marrakech International Film Festival for her performance opposite Daniel Day Lewis in The Ballad of Jack & Rose.

Thompson has appeared in such feature films as Dragonfly (as Kevin Costner's late wife), Ghosts of Mississippi with Alec Baldwin, and When a Man Loves a Woman (with Meg Ryan and Andy Garcia).

Thompson has several primetime guest appearances ranging from NBC's hit series Law & Order: SVU, Chicago Hope, The X-Files, and a special two-hour Star Trek: Voyager as the Borg queen.

In 2007, she starred in the cable miniseries The Gathering with Peter Fonda, and held a recurring role on several seasons of NCIS opposite Mark Harmon.

Thompson earned a drama scholarship to San Diego State University, where she had the unique honor of appearing in theatre productions under the co-direction of Tony Award-winning playwright Tom Stoppard.

Thompson now resides in California with her husband. She is skilled in Aikido and stage combat.


Television Roles

Show

Character

Moira Queen

Moira Queen

Moira Queen

Moira Queen

Diane Yates '10

Janice Cooper

Anna Marie Sheehan

Queen Rose Benjamin

Susan Allner

Dr. Greta Heints

Dr. Kate Ewing

Army Lt. Col. Hollis Mann

Army Lt. Col. Hollis Mann

Army Lt. Col. Hollis Mann

Army Lt. Col. Hollis Mann

Joyce Novak

Karen Sammler

Jane Daniels, Tom's Mother

Peyton Van Den Broeck

Dr. Lenara Kahn

Varel

Inmate Jaya

Borg Queen

Borg Queen

Borg Queen

Elaine Tanner

Annie MacIntosh

Michelle Generoo

Cynthia Neuwirth


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New on TV today: Sunday 17 August 2025

Reality show Kwanele Bazali begins on Mzansi Magic and Botched Presents: Plastic Surgery Rewind on E!.


New on TV today: Saturday 16 August 2025

Two wildlife docs air on Nat Geo Wild today: Dung Mafia and Heart of the Elephant.


On Carte Blanche: baking company accused of mixing toxic products and assault

Stir in sexual harassment and cook for an hour.


Saras & Kumud Teasers - September 2025

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New on TV today: Friday 15 August 2025

Slinky thriller Fatal Seduction returns for S2 on Netflix, as S3 gets into Sex, Knives & Liposuction.


Soulmates Teasers - September 2025

Sachin is heartbroken when Sayali and Paresh doubt him, but Tejas and Roshni enjoy seeing him suffer.


New on TV today: Thursday 14 August 2025

Returning shows include Match Me Abroad on TLC and Girl Meets Farm on Food Network.


Companion pack! New isiZulu-dubbed Bollywood channel Star Khanya

The 411 on the shows and times when the channel debuts on DStv and Openview.


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Kiraz is fighting for her life - but Erdal wants to finish what he started...


New on TV today: Wednesday 13 August 2025

Sci-fi horror Alien: Earth lands on Disney+ and Netflix sings Songs from the Hole.

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