Susan Heyward

Susan Heyward
Susan Heyward
Born	November 19, 1982; Atlanta Georgia, U.S.
Education	Carnegie Mellon University (BFA)
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2006–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]

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

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)

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

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