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Born on July 5, 1961, Marlene Forte is from Havana, Havana Province, Cuba. Marlene Forte is a film producer, television actor and film actor. That works out to 65 years old in 2026.
My Take
I have a soft spot for actors like Marlene Forte who quietly hold a story together. Born in Havana and building a career across American film and television, she became known for Carmen Ramos on Dallas and turned up in Fear the Walking Dead, Knives Out, and The Way Back. She rarely chases the spotlight, yet her presence gives scenes weight and credibility. What interests me is her range beyond acting, into producing and directing, which signals an artist who wants control over the whole story. Performers like her are the connective tissue of an industry, and I think they deserve far more recognition.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Marlene Forte
- Name (Japanese)
- マーリーン・フォルテ
- Reading
- まーりーん・ふぉるて
- Born
- July 5, 1961 (age 65)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Ox
- Origin
- Havana, Havana Province, Cuba
- Occupation
- actor / film producer / television actor / film actor / film director
2. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/MarleneForte
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marlene%20Forte
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2101495
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Marlene Forte born?
Born July 5, 1961 (age 65).
Where is Marlene Forte from?
Marlene Forte is from Havana, Havana Province, Cuba.
What does Marlene Forte do?
Marlene Forte works as actor, film producer, television actor, film actor, film director.
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