Michele Dominguez Greene is an American actress, singer/songwriter and author
Education
Greene attended Fairfax High School in Los Angeles where she 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 then attended University of Southern California, where she auditioned for and was accepted to the Bachelor of Fine Arts program, entering on a scholarship and beginning her formal training as an actor.
Career
She is perhaps best known for her role as attorney Abigail "Abby" Perkins on the television series Los Angeles Law from 1986 to 1991 (and reprised the role in the 2002 television reunion film Los Angeles Law: The Movie). During her college years she began working in television, appearing in numerous guest shots and television movies. Shortly after graduation, she landed the role of Judy Nuckles in the short-lived Steven Bochco series Bay City Blues (1983).
When that was cancelled, Bochco kept her in mind and offered her the role of Abby Perkins on Los Angeles Law in 1986.
The show was a critical and commercial success, winning multiple Emmys and garnering Greene a nomination in the Best Supporting Actress category in 1989. Together with Amanda Donohoe her character participated in what was reported to be United States. primetime television"s first lesbian kiss in 1991.
Greene appeared on Los Angeles Law for five seasons, leaving in 1991 to pursue her musical career and stretch her acting challenges. After leaving Los Angeles Law, Greene had acting roles in a number of popular television series including Bones, Computer Society of India, Computer Society of India: Miami, Cold Case, Crossing Jordan, Diagnosis: Murder, Judge Advocate General, Judging Amy, Nip/Tuck, The Outer Limits, Six Feet Under, Stargate SG-1 and The Unit.
She had a recurring role on Home Box Office"s Big Love as a television reporter.
Greene has recorded two bilingual CDs, Ojo de Tiburon and Luna Roja. She has also written two young adult novels, Chasing the Jaguar: A Martika Gálvez Mystery and Keep Sweet.