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This article is about the 21st-century actress. For the 20th-century actress, see Susan Hayward.
Susan Heyward
Born (1982-11-19) November 19, 1982 (age 41)
Atlanta Georgia, U.S.
EducationCarnegie Mellon University (BFA)
OccupationActress
Years active2006–present

Susan Heyward is an American actress. 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.[1]

Life and career

Heyward was born and raised in Atlanta Georgia and graduated with BFA from Carnegie Mellon University.[2] She 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.[2] 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.[3] 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.[4][5] 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.[6][7] In 2018, Heyward was cast as Rose Granger-Weasley in the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.[8]

Filmography

Film

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

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–present Delilah Demetria Barnes Series regular
2023 Hello Tomorrow! Betty Porter 8 episodes
2024 The Boys Sister Sage Series regular (season 4)

Stage

Year Title Role Notes
2008 The Oedipus Cycle Ismene [9]
2010 Sabrina Fair Sabrina [10]
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

  1. ^ "Susan Heyward – Broadway Cast & Staff | IBDB". www.ibdb.com.
  2. ^ a b "Susan Heyward Biography on BroadwayWorld.com". www.broadwayworld.com.
  3. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (July 16, 2014). "Susan Heyward Lands Female Lead In Sony Playstation Series 'Powers', Max Fowler & Adam Godley Also Cast".
  4. ^ Shamsian, Jacob. "Actress Susan Heyward talks about how HBO's 'Vinyl' depicts life as a black woman in the 1970s". Business Insider.
  5. ^ "Actor Susan Heyward On Women & 'Vinyl'". Bustle.
  6. ^ Watson, Fay (July 30, 2019). "Orange Is The New Black cast: Who plays new warden Tamika Ward? Who is Susan Heyward?". Express.co.uk.
  7. ^ Liebman, Lisa. "Orange Is the New Black's New Warden on Prison Bonding and Life After Litchfield". Vanity Fair.
  8. ^ "Introduce Yourself(ie): 10 Questions with Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Star Susan Heyward". BroadwayBox.com.
  9. ^ "New York Theater - The Oedipus Cycle". backstage. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
  10. ^ "Photo Flash: SABRINA FAIR Plays the Ford Theatre Thru 10/24". broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
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