Background
Forst, Judith Doris was born on November 7, 1943 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. Daughter of Gordon Stanley and Euna Jessie (Thompson) Lumb.
Forst, Judith Doris was born on November 7, 1943 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. Daughter of Gordon Stanley and Euna Jessie (Thompson) Lumb.
Bachelor of Music, University British Columbia, Vancouver, 1965. Doctor of Letters (honorary), University British Columbia, Vancouver, 1991. Doctor of Laws (honorary), University British Columbia, 1992.
Doctor Music (honorary), University British Columbia.
Forst made her debut at the Metropolitan Opera on September 19, 1968 at the age of 24 in the small role of the Page in Rigoletto. In 2001, she was awarded the Order of British Columbia.
Member Actors Equity, American Guild Musical Artists, Association Canadian television Radio Artists, Vancouver Symphony Society (board directors), Order Canada (officer 1992).
Married Graham Nicol Forst, May 30, 1964. Children: Noel Graham, Paula Judith.