Meg Foster (born June 14, 1948) is an American actress who has performed in film, television, and theatre since the early 1970s. She is noted for her distinctive pale-blue eyes and for a career that includes both leading and supporting roles in a variety of genres.
Early life and education
Meg Foster was born in Wilmington, North Carolina. She pursued higher education in the performing arts, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre from Northwestern University.
Career
Television
Foster's television debut came in the early 1970s with guest appearances on series such as The Six Million Dollar Man and its spin‑off The Bionic Woman. She later held recurring roles on the police drama Cagney & Lacey (1984–1986) and the historical miniseries The Blue and the Gray (1982). In the 1990s, she appeared in episodic roles on shows including Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and The X-Files. Foster also starred as the title character in the short‑lived series The New Adventures of the Lone Ranger (1988).
Film
Foster's film work includes a supporting role in the political thriller The Osterman Weekend (1983). She is perhaps best known in cinema for portraying the Sorceress in the fantasy film Masters of the Universe (1987). Additional film credits include The Initiation of Sarah (1978) and The Edge (1997).
Stage
In addition to screen work, Foster has performed on stage, appearing in productions such as The Glass Menagerie and The Seagull during the 1970s and 1980s.
Recognition
Foster received a nomination for the Saturn Award for Best Actress for her performance in Masters of the Universe (1987). Her work has been praised for its intensity and for the visual impact of her characteristic eye color.
Personal life
Meg Foster has maintained a relatively private personal life. She has been involved in various charitable activities related to the arts, though details of her family and personal relationships are not extensively documented in publicly available sources.
Selected filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | The Initiation of Sarah | Sarah |
| 1982 | The Blue and the Gray (TV miniseries) | Virginia (guest) |
| 1983 | The Osterman Weekend | Janice |
| 1987 | Masters of the Universe | The Sorceress |
| 1997 | The Edge | Dr. Rhea |
References
- "Meg Foster." Encyclopedia of Television Actors, 3rd ed., Routledge, 2020.
- "Meg Foster Biography." IMDb, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0287397/.
- "Saturn Awards Nominees and Winners." Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, https://www.saturnawards.org/.