Susan Heyward is a versatile actress who has made a name for herself in film, television, and stage productions. She is most recognized for her outstanding performance as Detective Deena Pilgrim in the groundbreaking series Powers, created by PlayStation. Her acting skills were also showcased in her role as Cece in HBO’s Vinyl, as well as her portrayal of Sophie in the 2015 horror movie Poltergeist.
Early Life
Susan Heyward was born on November 18, 1982, in Atlanta, Georgia. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Carnegie Mellon University and also completed her studies at Governor’s School in Greenville, South Carolina.
Susan Heyward’s Career
Susan’s acting career took off with her performances in Off-Broadway shows and occasional appearances on popular TV shows such as Law & Order and 30 Rock. She joined the main cast of the short-lived Comedy Central comedy Michael & Michael Have Issues in 2009.
She was a regular cast member on the Fox suspense show The Following in 2014. The previous year, she made her first appearance on Broadway in The Trip to Bountiful, starring alongside Cicely Tyson. She has also performed in off-Broadway productions such as Sabrina Fair and The Purple Lights of Joppa Illinois.
Susan Heyward has appeared in a number of films such as Mother of George (2013) with Danai Gurira, Poltergeist (2015), The Incredible Jessica James (2017), and The Light of the Moon (2017).
In 2015, she was selected to play the main character in Powers, the first scripted original series on the PlayStation Network, alongside Sharlto Copley and Eddie Izzard. Unfortunately, the show was discontinued after two seasons.
Susan Heyward appeared alongside Bobby Cannavale in the HBO show Vinyl as the personal assistant of the main character, and later played the role of Tamika Ward, the new prison warden, in the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black from 2018 to 2019.
In 2016, Susan discussed her role in Vinyl with Insider shedding light on the experiences of black people in the 1970s.
As a black woman, I’m always proud to bring attention to the experiences of black people and women to any story. Being popped on the butt and quizzed about the latest “black guy” in a Broadway show, as in the show’s second episode, is just the kind of microagression people of color and women deal with every day. I’m glad the show doesn’t shy away from those moments.
Additionally, Heyward landed the role of Rose Granger-Weasley in the Broadway play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in 2018. She is currently starring as Sister Sage in season 4 of The Boys streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Net Worth
There’s no information available regarding Susan Heyward’s net worth as of 2024. However, the actress has been a part of several renowned productions and has an impressive portfolio. Her most recent role as Sister Sage in The Boys has further grown her popularity.
