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Susan Misner Biography

Birth Name:Susan Misner

Birth Place:Paterson, New Jersey, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Won the "Best Supporting Actress" award at the New York International Independent Film Festival for "Walking on the Sky" (2005)
  • Teaches dance for The Performing Arts Project, a not-for-profit organization formed by acclaimed educators and entertainment industry professionals
  • Originally a dancer, her ability led to work in the Broadway production of "Guys and Dolls" and others before shifting her focus to acting and making her onscreen debut in the "One Life to Live" soap opera in 1999, followed by additional roles in film and TV
  • Actress whose work includes TV's "The Americans," "Nashville," "Person of Interest" and "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," along with the films, "Hope Springs" and "Chicago․"
  • Also appeared in music videos for Taylor Dayne and C&C Music Factory
  • Studied dance from age 11 to 18 at the King Centre for the Performing Arts in Wanaque
  • Was a competitive gymnist before becoming a full-time dancer

Awards

  • 2002ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
  • 2003Actor-Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture: winner
  • 2003Critics Choice Award-Best Acting Ensemble: winner
  • 2003Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2003OFTA Film Award-Best Music, Adapted Song: winner
  • 2003PFCS Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
  • 2005OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated