Susan Heyward facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Susan Heyward
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Heyward in 2020
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| Education | Carnegie Mellon University (BFA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2006–present |
Susan Heyward is an American actress known for her exciting roles in TV shows and plays. She played Sister Sage in the fourth season of the TV series The Boys. She also starred in the PlayStation Network series Powers and the HBO show Vinyl. From 2018 to 2019, Susan was also seen as Tamika Ward in the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black.
Susan has also performed on stage. She made her first appearance on Broadway in 2013 in the play The Trip to Bountiful. Later, from 2018 to 2019, she played Rose Granger-Weasley in the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
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Early Life and School
Susan Heyward was born and grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States. She went to Carnegie Mellon University and earned a special degree in Fine Arts.
Acting Career Highlights
Susan started her acting journey in plays that were not on Broadway, called Off-Broadway productions. She also had guest roles on popular TV shows like Law & Order and 30 Rock. In 2009, she was a regular cast member in a comedy series called Michael & Michael Have Issues.
In 2013, Susan made her big debut on Broadway in The Trip to Bountiful, acting alongside the famous actress Cicely Tyson. She also appeared in other plays like Sabrina Fair.
TV Shows and Movies
In 2015, Susan got a main role in Powers, which was the first original TV series for PlayStation Network. She played a character named Deena Pilgrim. The show ran for two seasons. In 2016, she co-starred in the HBO drama Vinyl, where she played a personal secretary.
From 2018 to 2019, Susan Heyward played Tamika Ward in the Netflix comedy-drama Orange Is the New Black. Her character became the new Warden at Litchfield prison.
On Stage: Harry Potter
In 2018, Susan was chosen to play Rose Granger-Weasley in the Broadway play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. This was a very exciting role for her, bringing a beloved character from the Harry Potter world to life on stage.
Recent Work
More recently, in 2024, Susan Heyward joined the cast of the popular superhero TV series The Boys. She plays the character Sister Sage, who is a very smart and strategic superhero. She is a regular cast member for seasons 4 and 5 of the show.
Film and Television Roles
Susan Heyward has appeared in many films and TV shows. Here are some of her notable roles:
Movies
- 2013: Mother of George as Monica
- 2015: Poltergeist as Sophie
- 2017: The Incredible Jessica James as Jerusa
- 2017: The Light of the Moon as Grace
- 2018: Radium Girls as Etta
Television Shows
- 2009: Law & Order as Alicia Rodriguez
- 2010: 30 Rock as Feyonce
- 2014: The Following as Hannah (5 episodes)
- 2015: Powers as Deena Pilgrim (20 episodes)
- 2016: Vinyl as Cece Matthews (10 episodes)
- 2018–2019: Orange Is the New Black as Tamika Ward (22 episodes)
- 2021: Delilah as Demetria Barnes
- 2023: Hello Tomorrow! as Betty Porter (8 episodes)
- 2024-Present: The Boys as Sister Sage / Jessica Bradley
Stage Performances
Susan Heyward has also performed in several plays:
- 2013: The Trip to Bountiful as Thelma
- 2018–2019: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child as Rose Granger-Weasley
See also
In Spanish: Susan Heyward para niños
