Michael Forest, born in 1929, is an American actor and voice actor with a career spanning over seven decades. He began acting in the 1950s, appearing in Roger Corman productions and gaining international recognition for his role as the god Apollo in the episode "Who Mourns for Adonais?" of the original *Star Trek* series. In the 1960s, he moved to Europe, becoming a well-known face in Italian genre cinema, where he played leading roles in numerous peplum films, such as *Goliath and the Sins of Babylon*, and Spaghetti Westerns. After returning to the United States, he embarked on a prolific voice acting career, lending his deep voice to countless characters in animated series, anime, and video games. His most celebrated voice roles include Captain Henry J. Gloval in the *Robotech* series and various roles in franchises such as *Power Rangers*. For his contribution to the world of voice acting, he has received industry-specific accolades, such as the Voice Arts Icon Award, consolidating his status as a versatile and long-standing figure in the entertainment landscape.