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Star Trek's Apollo Gone: Actor Michael Forest Dies at 97
17 Oct
Summary
- Michael Forest, known for Star Trek and B-movies, has died at 97.
- He voiced characters in anime, video games, and hundreds of TV shows.
- Forest also appeared in Roger Corman films and Tom Hanks' Cast Away.
Michael Forest, a versatile actor whose career spanned classic television, cult films, and extensive voice work, died on October 14 at the age of 97. He was widely recognized for portraying the formidable Greek god Apollo in the memorable 1967 Star Trek episode "Who Mourns for Adonais?"
Forest's early career included notable roles in Roger Corman's B-movies such as "Beast From Haunted Cave" and "The Saga of the Viking Women." He also made numerous guest appearances on popular television shows throughout the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, including "The Twilight Zone," "The Dick Van Dyke Show," and "Gunsmoke."
In later decades, Forest became a prolific voice actor, contributing to hundreds of animated series, video games, and anime projects. His distinctive voice was featured in franchises like "Power Rangers" and "Dynasty Warriors," as well as the massively popular "World of Warcraft."
Born Gerald Michael Charlebois on April 17, 1929, in North Dakota, Forest moved to Los Angeles in 1955. His extensive television credits also included roles in daytime soaps such as "As The World Turns" and "Days of Our Lives." He reprised his iconic Apollo role in 2013 for the fan-made web series "Star Trek Continues."
