Michael Hyatt

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Michael Hyatt
Born
Charlene Hyatt

February 17, 1970 [1]
Handsworth, Birmingham, England, UK
EducationHoward University (BFA)
New York University (MFA)
OccupationActress
Years active1998–present
Children1

Charlene "Michael" Hyatt is a British-born American actress. Before her work in film and television, she performed on stages throughout the United States of America, particularly in Ragtime on Broadway.[2] She has played Brianna Barksdale on The Wire, Dr. Noelle Akopian on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and Detective Sheila Muncie on Ray Donovan.

Early life[]

Hyatt was born in Birmingham, West Midlands, to Vera Hyatt, an art historian, museologist, and former Deputy Director of the National Gallery of Jamaica, and Charles Hyatt, an actor, broadcaster, and comedian.[3] Her parents are both from Jamaica.[4]

As a child, Hyatt was exposed to art and theater from the work of both of her parents during the 1970s in Jamaica.[5] Hyatt immigrated to the United States with her mother and two siblings when she was 10 years old. The family lived in Maryland and then Washington, D.C. Hyatt has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Howard University and received her Master of Fine Arts from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. During college, she did a theater practicum and worked at Arena Stage in Washington, DC. During grad school, she worked for director Spike Lee as an assistant.[6]

Career[]

Hyatt has worked extensively in theater, television, and film.[7] Early in her career, Hyatt performed for five months on Broadway in the musical Ragtime.[7]

She played the role Rita in the 2009 Los Angeles production of the Danai Gurira play, Eclipsed.[8]

Hyatt had a recurring role on the first four seasons of the HBO series The Wire as Brianna Barksdale. She starred in Spike TV's The Kill Point as SWAT team commander Connie Reubens. She has guest starred on both Aaron Sorkin's The West Wing and Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. She has also made brief appearances in ER, 24, Law & Order, Six Feet Under, The Big Bang Theory, Veronica Mars, Oz, Criminal Minds, Joan of Arcadia, Dexter, and Glee.

Hyatt had a featured role in the 2014 film Nightcrawler as a police detective. She had a recurring role in the second season of the HBO series True Detective.[9]

She has a recurring role on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend as Rebecca's (Rachel Bloom) therapist, Dr. Akopian.[9][10] Hyatt portrays Detective Sheila Muncie in the TV show, Ray Donovan.[11][12]

Since July 2017 she has starred on the FX series Snowfall as Cissy Saint, mother of drug dealer Franklin Saint, a role she first played in its 2016 pilot.[13]

Personal life[]

Hyatt has used the name "Michael" since high school, when she was nicknamed for being a fan of American entertainer Michael Jackson.[14] She has one son.[2]

Filmography[]

Film[]

Year Title Role Notes
1995 New Jersey Drive Tiny Dime's relative Uncredited
1998 Of Love & Fantasy Lecture Woman Direct-to-video
1999 Pushing Tin Trudy
2001 Acts of Worship Digna
2002 The Good Girl Floberta
2002 Washington Heights Michelle
2005 Crazylove Nurse Gates
2006 Two Weeks Carol
2009 Mississippi Damned Delores
2009 Fame Malik's Mom
2010 See You in September Eve
2011 Like Crazy Customs Agent
2013 The Trials of Cate McCall Fern
2014 Nightcrawler Detective Frontieri
2017 The Price Ife Ogunde
2019 Foster Boy Shaina Randolph
2021 Four Good Days Lisa
2021 The Little Things Flo Dunigan

Television[]

Year Title Role Notes
1998 Dharma & Greg Doctor Episode: "Unarmed and Dangerous"
1998, 2000,

2001, 2005

Law & Order Various 4 episodes
1999 Oz Sadiya Khan Episode: "Out o' Time"
2000 Wonderland CPEP Nurse Episode: "Pilot"
2002 Ally McBeal Stage Manager Episode: "What I'll Never Do for Love Again"
2002–2006 The Wire Brianna Barksdale 12 episodes
2003–2004 The West Wing Angela Blake 6 episodes
2004 Six Feet Under Josette Marshall Episode: "Coming and Going"
2004 Joan of Arcadia Mary Wallace Episode: "Out of Sight"
2005 Huff Dr. Long Episode: "Crazy Nuts & All Fucked Up"
2005 24 Marcy Episode: "Day 4: 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m."
2005 E-Ring Agent Kathryn Thompson 2 episodes
2005 Veronica Mars Woman's Studies Professor Episode: "One Angry Veronica"
2005 Grey's Anatomy Marian Davidson Episode: "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer"
2006 Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Maisey 2 episodes
2006 Shark Ruth Hartford Episode: "Love Triangle"
2006, 2007 Smith Officer Lauper 2 episodes
2007 ER Yvonne Devilliere Episode: "Breach of Trust"
2007 Drive Susan Chamblee 3 episodes
2007 The Kill Point Lt. Connie Reubens 8 episodes
2008 The Big Bang Theory Charlotte Episode: "The Bath Item Gift Hypothesis"
2008 Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles Dr. Barbara Morris Episode: "Earthlings Welcome Here"
2009 NCIS Judy Williams Episode: "Caged"
2009 Criminal Minds Dr. Ticona Roberts Episode: "Conflicted"
2009 Bones Sheriff Tina Mullins Episode: "The Beaver in the Otter"
2009 Operating Instructions EMT Frank Television film
2010 Brothers & Sisters Dr. Katherine Cortez 2 episodes
2010 Medium Cameron's Attorney Episode: "Bring Your Daughter to Work Day"
2010 Glee Joan Martin Episode: "Never Been Kissed"
2010 The Wyoming Story Mrs. Prose Television film
2011 Tyler Perry's House of Payne Dr. Hughes Episode: "When the Payne's Away"
2011 Southland Renee McBride Episode: "Fixing a Hole"
2011 Harry's Law Sally Epps Episode: "In the Ghetto"
2011 Mad Love Delores Episode: "The Young and the Reckless"
2011 Dexter Admissions Director Episode: "Those Kinds of Things"
2012 Futurestates Angela Young Episode: "Crossover"
2012 NCIS: Los Angeles FBI Assistant Director Episode: "Patriot Acts"
2012 Left to Die Congresswoman Brown Television film
2012 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Jolene Newman Episode: "Fallen Angels"
2012 The Mindy Project Diana Episode: "Two to One"
2012–2014 Franklin & Bash Judge Elizabeth Sheffield 3 episodes
2013 Major Crimes Jada Roads Episode: "Risk Assessment"
2014 Blue Claire 2 episodes
2014 Castle Mrs. Leslie Ruiz Episode: "Child's Play"
2014 Hello Ladies H.R. Woman Episode: "Hello Ladies: The Movie"
2015 Shameless Officer Pimental Episode: "The Two Lisas"
2015 True Detective Katherine Davis 5 episodes
2015–2016 Ray Donovan Detective Sheila Muncie 6 episodes
2015–2019 Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Dr. Noelle Akopian 15 episodes
2016 Better Things Ms. Dickler Episode: "Future Fever"
2016 Crunch Time Mullins 6 episodes
2016 How to Get Away with Murder Camila Episode: "It's About Frank"
2018 Homecoming Evita Episode: "Toys"
2017–2021 Snowfall Sharon 'Cissy' Saint 35 episodes
2020 The Comey Rule Loretta Lynch 2 episodes

References[]

  1. ^ https://edailybuzz.com/2019/09/12/michael-hyatt-actress-wiki-bio-age-birthday-married-husband-net-worth-children-instagram/
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Lott Jr., James (15 April 2016). "Breaking Into...Acting on Hit TV Shows with Michael Hyatt: BHL's Breaking Into". Black Hollywood Live. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
  3. ^ Laws, Roz (14 June 2016). "Meet the most famous Birmingham actress you've never heard of". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
  4. ^ Rowe, Marcia (27 July 2015). "Hyatt Details Acting Journey". The Gleaner. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
  5. ^ Downer, Kristin (10 March 2016). "Exclusive Interview: CW's 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Actress Michael Hyatt". Nerd Problems. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
  6. ^ Frieman, Richie (5 April 2016). "Michael Hyatt". PensEyeView. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b Cooper, Michael (21 March 2016). "The Big Scoop with Coop Season 3 episode 3 guest Michael Hyatt" (Audio podcast). The Big Scoop with Coop. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
  8. ^ Spindle, Les (21 September 2009). "LA Theater Review: Eclipsed". Backstage. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
  9. ^ Jump up to: a b Rapp, Ilana (20 April 2016). "'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' Actress Michael Hyatt on the Start of Her Career: 'Suicide Wasn't Ever An Option to Me'". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
  10. ^ Shoemaker, Allison (22 March 2016). "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend goes full Christmas Carol, minus the Christmas". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
  11. ^ MaGee, Ny (1 June 2016). "Michael Hyatt Talks Spiritual Journey & 'Unexpected' New Season of 'Ray Donovan'". EUR Web. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
  12. ^ Steinberg, Lisa (21 March 2016). "Michael Hyatt – Crazy Ex-Girlfriend". Starry Constellation Magazine. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
  13. ^ Petski, Denise (2016-07-21). "'Snowfall': Emily Rios & Michael Hyatt Join John Singleton FX Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2019-09-21.
  14. ^ Schaaf, Erica (21 March 2016). "Exclusive Interview with Crazy Ex-Girlfriend's Michael Hyatt". Talk Nerdy With Us. Retrieved 10 July 2016.

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