Michelle Hurst facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Michelle Hurst
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| Born | June 1, 1953 Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
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| Education | Mount Holyoke College |
| Occupation | Actress |
Michelle Hurst is an American actress. She is well-known for her role as Miss Claudette Pelage in the first season of the TV show Orange Is the New Black. She has also appeared in many other films and television series.
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Michelle Hurst's Acting Journey
Early Life and Education
Michelle Hurst was born in Brooklyn, New York City. She went to Mount Holyoke College and finished her studies there in 1974. After college, she started her acting career in theater plays. In the 1990s, she began to appear in television shows and movies.
Notable Roles and Career Highlights
Michelle Hurst is recognized for playing different characters in the Law & Order TV shows. She also acted in movies like Airheads, Smoke, Stepmom, and Sherrybaby.
In 2013, Hurst took on the main role of Miss Claudette Pelage in the Netflix comedy-drama series, Orange Is the New Black. Her performance, along with the other actors in the show, earned her a Satellite Award for Best Cast – Television Series. She was part of the show for one season.
In December 2013, Michelle Hurst was in a car accident. She was seriously hurt and was in a special medical state for 16 days while doctors performed important surgeries. After recovering, she continued her acting career. In January 2015, she appeared in the British TV drama series Last Tango in Halifax.
Film Appearances
Michelle Hurst has acted in many films throughout her career. Here is a list of some of the movies she has been in:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1989 | Born on the Fourth of July | Reporter #2 | |
| 1993 | The Night We Never Met | Leslie | |
| 1994 | Airheads | Yvonne | |
| 1995 | Smoke | Aunt Em | |
| 1995 | Blue in the Face | Statistician | |
| 1996 | I Shot Andy Warhol | Nedicks Manager | |
| 1997 | Office Killer | Kate | |
| 1998 | Stepmom | Nurse | |
| 2001 | Just Visiting | Pawnshop Broker | |
| 2003 | In the Cut | Teacher | |
| 2004 | Poster Boy | Professor Silver | |
| 2006 | Sherrybaby | Dorothy Washington | |
| 2008 | Choke | Shapely Nurse | |
| 2010 | A Little Help | Eileen | |
| 2010 | All Good Things | Newscaster | |
| 2011 | I Don't Know How She Does It | Nurse | |
| 2012 | Frances Ha | Theater Manager | |
| 2014 | Hard Sell | Nurse Parker | |
| 2017 | Permission | Dr. Bennett |
Television Roles
Michelle Hurst has also appeared in many television series, often playing different characters in popular shows.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1995 | New York Undercover | Ms. Ellis | Episode: "Brotherhood" |
| 1995 | New York News | ER Nurse | Episode: "Welcome Back Cotter" |
| 1996-2001 | Law & Order | Various | 4 Episodes" |
| 2000-2015 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Various | 4 Episodes" |
| 2000 | Cosby | Ms. Summers | Episode: "Thursday's Child" |
| 2000 | ... and the City | Nurse | Episode: "Running with Scissors" |
| 2002 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Audrey | Episode: "The Pilgrim" |
| 2003 | Life on the Line | Dr. Morgan | Television movie |
| 2004 | Rescue Me | Case Worker | Episode: "Revenge" |
| 2004 | Third Watch | Judge Connie Allen | Episode: "Leap of Faith" |
| 2009 | The Good Wife | Judge Hester James | Episode: "Home" |
| 2010 | Blue Bloods | Councilwoman Collins | Episode: "Re-Do" |
| 2012 | NYC 22 | Deputy Chief Rosalind Adamczyk | Episode: "Samaritans" |
| 2013 | Orange Is the New Black | Miss Claudette Pelage | Main Cast; 12 episodes Satellite Award for Best Cast – Television Series |
| 2014 | Broad City | Mary | Episode: "Destination Wedding" |
| 2015 | Last Tango in Halifax | Ginika | Episode #3.4 |
| 2020 | Grand Army | Lead Interviewer | Episode: "Making Moves" |
| 2020 | Chicago Med | Beverly MacNeal | Episode: "When Did We Begin to Change?" |
See also
In Spanish: Michelle Hurst para niños
