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Michele Greene

Michele Greene

Actor · Born February 3, 1962 (64) · Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Michele Dominguez Greene (b. February 3, 1962, in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.) is an American actress, singer, and songwriter, perhaps most well-known for her role as attorney Abigail "Abby" Perkins in L.A. Law from 1986 - 1991. She returned to that role in 2002 for the TV "reunion" film L.A. Law: The Movie. Greene picked up a taste for acting after enrolling in a high-school drama class; she had chosen the class to help her overcome her extreme shyness. She auditioned for and was accepted to the Bachelor of Fine Arts program at the University of Southern California, entering on a scholarship and beginning her formal training as an actor. During her college years she began working in television, appearing in numerous guest shots and television movies. Shortly after graduation, she landed the ensemble role of "Judy Nuckles" in the short-lived Steven Bochco series Bay City Blues. When that was cancelled, Bochco kept her in mind and offered her the Abby Perkins role on L.A. Law. The show was a critical and commercial success, winning many Emmys and garnering Greene a nomination in the Best Supporting Actress category. Michele appeared on L.A. Law for five seasons, leaving to pursue her musical career and stretch her acting challenges. Greene appeared as "Bobbie Lee" (a runaway orphan girl) in the 1982 Dukes of Hazzard episode "Coy Meets Girl." She appeared to look and act a lot like Dorothy Gale from The Wizard of Oz. In fact, Waylon Jennings as the balladeer even made a remark about her "returning to Oz." She has recorded two bilingual CDs, Ojo de Tiburon and Luna Roja. Greene has had recent acting roles in a number of popular television series including CSI, Cold Case, Nip/Tuck, Stargate SG-1 and Bones. Greene also appeared in an episode of Brothers and Sisters on ABC-TV in March 2009 as the governor of California. She has a recurring role on HBO's Big Love as a TV reporter. Description above from the Wikipedia article Michele Greene, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
February 3, 1962 (64)
From
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
40 on MovieCove · 72 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Down 43% in 30 days

What are Michele Greene's films like?

Across their 23 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Drama11 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 27th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Action4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 8th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Crime3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 18th percentile
: browse their Crime movies
Comedy2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 27th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
34%
Bonds
21%
Self
17%
Survival
13%
Power
7%
Ideas
6%
Society
3%
Justice9 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds8 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception5 titles, browse their movies with this themeTrauma4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival3 titles, browse their movies with this themeTruth3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGreed3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 23 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 21 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 6 · Charged 13 · Intense 4

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 10 · Shifting 12 · Whiplash 1

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 15 · Some laughs 7 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 11 · Even-paced 12 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

A split, not a type: Casual 9 · Engaged 13 · Full focus 1

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 11 · Affecting 8 · Heavy 4

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 18 · Open-ended 4 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

12 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 6 of 12 analyzed roles.

Hero
6 of 12
Ally
3 of 12
Shapeshifter
1 of 12
Threshold guardian
1 of 12
Trickster
1 of 12
Show the 12 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
16
Melancholic
7
Hopeful
6
Warm
5
Dread
4
Other
16

How their films linger

Hopeful8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 4 with a twist

  • Happy12
  • Bittersweet7
  • Ambiguous4

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Michele Greene's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 24 of their 40 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Michele Greene's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

72 credits, 40 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • The Kill Floor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Janet Pruitt

  • The Defenders(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Judge Glynn

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • McBride: Dogged(2007)

    as Judy Murray

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Brothers & Sisters(2006)

    Show 2 episodes · as Governor Eve Kern

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all shows

  • Big Love(2006)

    Show 3 episodes · as Reporter Sheila Jackson White

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • The Unit(2006)

    Show 4 episodes · as Cynthia Burdett

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • The Legend of Lucy Keyes(2006)

    as Sheila Travers

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Bones(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Amanda O'Rourke

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Cold Case (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Tessie Bartram (2007)

  • Threat Matrix (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Anne Colt

  • Nip/Tuck(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Illana Manning

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • A Woman Hunted (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Gloria Parker

  • Killer Flood: The Day the Dam Broke(2003)

    as Natalie Powell

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Miracles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Travis's Aunt

  • Fly Cherry (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Writer

  • Give or Take an Inch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Meg

  • CSI: Miami(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Connie Faber

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • L.A. Law: The Movie(2002)

    as Abigail 'Abby' Perkins

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Redeemer(2002)

    as Sharon Davidson

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Lightning: Fire from the Sky(2001)

    as Barbara Dobbs

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Crossing Jordan(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Pam Oakley

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all shows

  • Determination of Death(2001)

    as Katie Williams

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Six Feet Under(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Fraker

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • The Perfect Wife(2001)

    as Felicia Laurel

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • A Family Affair (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Reggie Abravanel

  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Jan Branson · as Sue Schiff

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Strong Medicine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Pam Sherr

  • Wild Grizzly(1999)

    as Rachel Harding

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Her Married Lover(1999)

    as Brenda Slagel

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Judging Amy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Beth Benfield

  • Fugitive Mind(1999)

    as Robyn

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Twice in a Lifetime (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Jenny Parnell / Dr. Karen Lantz

  • Captive (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Lily Hunter

  • Stargate SG-1(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Laira

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Lost Treasure of Dos Santos(1997)

    as Willa

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Badge of Betrayal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Annie Walker

  • Stranger in the House(1997)

    as Joanna Winters

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Daddy's Girl(1996)

    as Barbara Mitchell

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • E! True Hollywood Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • She Woke Up Pregnant(1996)

    as Connie Loftis

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • The Outer Limits(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Joan Garrison

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • Stranger by Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Lisa

  • How the West Was Fun(1994)

    as Laura Forester

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Heart of a Child(1994)

    as Karen Schouten

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • The Unborn II (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Catherine Moore

  • Diagnosis Murder(1993)

    Show 2 episodes · as Carrie Langford Adams · as Rachel Woodrall

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • Moment of Truth: A Child Too Many (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Patty Nowakowski

  • Silent Victim(1993)

    as Bonnie Jackson

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Jack's Place (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Posing: Inspired by Three Real Stories(1991)

    as Janet Janeway

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • To My Daughter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Julie Carlston

  • Nightmare on the 13th Floor(1990)

    as Elaine Kalisher

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Cop Rock (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Abby Perkins (uncredited)

  • In the Best Interest of the Child(1990)

    as Nora

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Double Standard (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Virginia

  • Going to the Chapel(1988)

    as Margo

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • L.A. Law(1986)

    Show 105 episodes · as Abby Perkins

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all shows

  • L.A. Law: Pilot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Abby Perkins

  • Perry Mason: The Case of the Notorious Nun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Sister Margaret

  • Matlock(1986)

    Show 2 episodes · as Laura Gordon

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all shows

  • Highway to Heaven(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Sara Higgins

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all shows

  • Andrea's Story: A Hitchhiking Tragedy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Andrea Cranston

  • Bay City Blues (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 8 episodes · as Judy Nuckles

  • Desperate Lives (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Julie Jordan

  • Simon & Simon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Miracle of Kathy Miller(1981)

    as Shari

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • The Dozens (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Michelle

  • The Dark End of the Street (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Marlene

  • Dorothy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 4 episodes · Actor

  • Eight Is Enough(1977)

    Show 3 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all shows

  • Laverne & Shirley (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 1 episode · as Vicki

  • ABC Afterschool Special (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Show 1 episode · as Andrea Cranston

Career shape

Star power in the 67th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 71 titles from 1972 to 2023; peak year 1994.

Highest rated

Nightmare on the 13th Floor (1990)

Midcredits 36th

Most popular right now

In the Best Interest of the Child (1990)

Film career

19722023

Peak 1994 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting70 of 71: 70 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score39thWriting1 of 71: 1 only writing, 0 with another role

By decade

1970s4 · acting1980s14 · acting1990s26 · acting2000s25 · 24 acting · 1 crew2010s1 · acting2020s1 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Michele Greene's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 25th percentile, the median of all 23; across their 23 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 25th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

25thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 23

Approval · how many liked their films

27thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 23

Reach · how many have seen their films

35thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 23

Midcredits score across 40 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up9
  • 50th to 74th9
  • 25th to 49th12
  • Below 25th10

Shape of the crowd

22 of their 40 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved3
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser13
  • Mixed22

Most divisive · actor

Posing: Inspired by Three Real Stories (1991)

80th percentile spread · 35% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The Unit (2006)

Midcredits 88th · 89% liked

Reviewers score the acting 54/100 in their films, across 18 reviewed titles; fans 72, detractors 31. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Michele Greene work with?

People who share at least 2 of Michele Greene's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Pierre David shares the most, 4.

Writers

Actors

Cinematographers

Producers

Mixed roles