Susan Heyward is an American actress, currently appearing as Sister Sage in season 4 of The Boys. She starred in the PlayStation Network original series Powers (2015–16) and HBO period drama Vinyl (2016). From 2018 to 2019, Heyward had a recurring role as Tamika Ward in the Netflix comedy-drama series Orange Is the New Black. On stage, she made her Broadway debut in the 2013 production of The Trip to Bountiful and in 2018-2019 played Rose Granger-Weasley in the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Susan Heyward | |
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 Heyward in 2020 | |
| Born | |
| Education | Carnegie Mellon University (BFA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2006–present |
Early life and education
editHeyward was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia and graduated with a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University.[1]
Career
editShe began her career appearing in Off-Broadway productions and guest-starring roles on television series including Law & Order and 30 Rock. In 2009, she was regular cast member in the short-lived Comedy Central comedy series Michael & Michael Have Issues. In 2014, she had a recurring role in the Fox thriller series The Following. In 2013, she made her Broadway debut appearing opposite Cicely Tyson in The Trip to Bountiful. Her off-Broadway credits include title role in Sabrina Fair and The Purple Lights of Joppa Illinois.[1] Her film credits include Mother of George (2013) starring Danai Gurira, Poltergeist (2015), The Incredible Jessica James (2017) and The Light of the Moon (2017).
In 2015, Heyward was cast in the leading role alongside Sharlto Copley and Eddie Izzard in the PlayStation Network's first scripted original series, Powers.[2] The series was canceled after two seasons. In 2016, she co-starred in the HBO period drama series, Vinyl playing the role of personal secretary to Bobby Cannavale's lead character.[3][4] From 2018 to 2019, Heyward played the role of Tamika Ward, the new Warden in Litchfield prison in the Netflix comedy-drama series, Orange Is the New Black.[5][6] In 2018, Heyward was cast as Rose Granger-Weasley in the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.[7]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Sofia for Now | Church Attendee | |
| 2012 | Busted on Brigham Lane | Momo | Short film |
| 2013 | Mother of George | Monica | |
| 2015 | Poltergeist | Sophie | |
| 2017 | The Incredible Jessica James | Jerusa | |
| 2017 | The Light of the Moon | Grace | |
| 2018 | Radium Girls | Etta |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Michael & Michael Have Issues | Lindsey | 4 episodes |
| 2009 | Law & Order | Alicia Rodriguez | Episode: "Shotgun" |
| 2010 | 30 Rock | Feyonce | Episode: "I Do Do" |
| 2012 | 666 Park Avenue | Janet | Episodes: "Hero Complex" and "The Dead Don't Stay Dead" |
| 2014 | The Following | Hannah | 5 episodes |
| 2015 | Powers | Deena Pilgrim | 20 episodes |
| 2016 | Unforgettable | Rhonda Matthews | Episode: "Game On" |
| 2016 | Vinyl | Cece Matthews | 10 episodes |
| 2016 | Conviction | Porscha Williams | Episode: "#StayWoke" |
| 2018–2019 | Orange Is the New Black | Tamika Ward | 22 episodes |
| 2020 | Tommy | Keaton | Episode: "Lifetime Achievement" |
| 2021 | Delilah | Demetria Barnes | Series regular |
| 2023 | Hello Tomorrow! | Betty Porter | 8 episodes |
| 2024 | The Boys | Sister Sage / Jessica Bradley | Series regular (season 4) |
Stage
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | The Oedipus Cycle | Ismene | [8] |
| 2010 | Sabrina Fair | Sabrina | [9] |
| 2013 | The Trip to Bountiful | Thelma | Apr 23, 2013 – Oct 09, 2013 |
| 2016 | The Purple Lights of Joppa Illinois | Monique | |
| 2018–2019 | Harry Potter and the Cursed Child | Rose Granger-Weasley | Mar 16, 2018 – Mar 17, 2019 |
References
edit- ^ a b "Susan Heyward Biography on BroadwayWorld.com". www.broadwayworld.com.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (July 16, 2014). "Susan Heyward Lands Female Lead In Sony Playstation Series 'Powers', Max Fowler & Adam Godley Also Cast".
- ^ Shamsian, Jacob. "Actress Susan Heyward talks about how HBO's 'Vinyl' depicts life as a black woman in the 1970s". Business Insider.
- ^ "Actor Susan Heyward On Women & 'Vinyl'". Bustle.
- ^ Watson, Fay (July 30, 2019). "Orange Is The New Black cast: Who plays new warden Tamika Ward? Who is Susan Heyward?". Express.co.uk.
- ^ Liebman, Lisa. "Orange Is the New Black's New Warden on Prison Bonding and Life After Litchfield". Vanity Fair.
- ^ "Introduce Yourself(ie): 10 Questions with Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Star Susan Heyward". BroadwayBox.com.
- ^ "New York Theater - The Oedipus Cycle". backstage. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
- ^ "Photo Flash: SABRINA FAIR Plays the Ford Theatre Thru 10/24". broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 11 March 2015.