Marlene Forte

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Characters played by Marlene Forte

Marta's Mom — Knives Out (2019)

Marta's mother, central to her moral compass.

Transport Chief — Star Trek (2009)

Officer managing transporter operations

Rosa — A Haunted House (2013)

Hispanic housekeeper who quits after paranormal events.

Susana — El Chicano (2019)

Diego's mother, part of the family life he tries to protect while investigating Pedro's death. After the ambush and the deaths around him, Diego sends her away temporarily so she will be safer while he faces Shotgun and the cartel violence threatening his family and the city.

Grandma Lucy — 9 Bullets (2022)

Local character. Not detailed in the provided plot summary.

Mom — Hypochondriac (2022)

Mom is Will’s mother and a powerful, unsettling presence in both his memories and the events surrounding his crisis. She repeatedly tells him that everything will be all right while warning him to protect himself, later claiming she is hiding for safety and that impostors are everywhere.

Marta Colon — Adrift in Manhattan (2007)

Marta is Simon's mother, with whom he lives, and she worries about him. The excerpt's final moments leave them in conflict: Simon warns her that their situation cannot continue indefinitely. Their strained relationship frames Simon's loneliness at home, though the excerpt does not explain the specific cause of their dispute.

Career Overview

Marlene Forte has 74 screen credits in a career dating back to 1990. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Knives Out with 1 titles. Signature works include El Chicano, Night Teeth, The Moth & The Fly. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
74
Birth Date
1961-07-05
Birth Place
Havana, Cuba

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q2101495), public domain (CC0).