Michael Hyatt
Known for
An English-born American actress admired for intense, precise character work across film and television. She left a mark as the mother in 'Nightcrawler' (2014) and earned wide praise as Brianna Barksdale on 'The Wire' (2002), one of that landmark series' most memorable figures. A steady presence in prestige drama, she has appeared in 'Snowfall' (2017) and other acclaimed shows. A commanding, dignified character actress whose quiet authority elevates every ensemble she joins.
Michael Hyatt
15 Movies
45 Series
An English-born American actress admired for intense, precise character work across film and television. She left a mark as the mother in 'Nightcrawler' (2014) and earned wide praise as Brianna Barksdale on 'The Wire' (2002), one of that landmark series' most memorable figures. A steady presence in prestige drama, she has appeared in 'Snowfall' (2017) and other acclaimed shows. A commanding, dignified character actress whose quiet authority elevates every ensemble she joins.
Movies
Plays Detective Frontieri
Nightcrawler
2014
Plays Flo Dunigan
The Little Things
2021
Plays Floberta
The Good Girl
2002
Plays Trudy
Pushing Tin
1999
Plays Customs Agent
Like Crazy
2011
Plays Fern
The Trials of Cate McCall
2013
Plays Malik's Mom
Fame
2009
Plays Lisa
Four Good Days
2021
Plays Carol
Two Weeks
2006
Plays Delores
Mississippi Damned
2009
Plays Shaina Randolph
Foster Boy
2019
Plays Eve
See You in September
2010
Plays Nurse Gates
Crazylove
2005
Plays Ife Ogunde
The Price
2017
Plays Lauretta
Chocolate Babies
1996
Plays Digna
Acts of Worship
2001
TV Shows
Plays Cissy Saint
Snowfall
2017
Plays Brianna Barksdale
The Wire
2002
Plays Lt. Connie Ruebens
The Kill Point
2007
Plays Gloria Underwood
The Pitt
2025
Plays Susan Chamblee
Drive
2007
Plays Mullins
Crunch Time
2016
Plays Angela Blake
The West Wing
1999
Plays Dr. Akopian
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
2015
Plays Katherine Davis
True Detective
2014
Plays US Marshall Maris Anderson
The Last Thing He Told Me
2023
Plays Detective Sheila Muncie
Ray Donovan
2013
Plays Judge Elizabeth Sheffield
Franklin & Bash
2011
Plays Dr. Katherine Cortez
Brothers and Sisters
2006
Plays Claire
Blue
2012
Plays Julia Ryan
The Beat
2000
Plays Dottie Reynolds
High Potential
2024
Plays Marian Davidson
Grey's Anatomy
2005
Plays Charlotte
The Big Bang Theory
2007
Plays Leslie Ruiz
Castle
2009
Plays Sadiya Khan
Oz
1997
Plays Cameron's Attorney
Medium
2005
Plays Judy Williams
NCIS
2003
Plays Defense Attorney Julia Shinnear
Law & Order
1990
Plays Jada Roads
Major Crimes
2012
Plays Diana
The Mindy Project
2012
Plays Jolene Newman
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Dr. Barbara Morris
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
2008
Plays Dr. Ticona Roberts
Criminal Minds
2005
Plays Evita
Homecoming
2018
Plays Camila
How to Get Away with Murder
2014
Latest Trailers
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Where the Crawdads Sing
Full Filmography
The Pitt
Gloria Underwood · 8 episodes
2025–
TV
High Potential
Dottie Reynolds · 2 episodes
2024–
TV
The Last Thing He Told Me
USMS Agent Maris Anderson · 2 episodes
2023–
TV
Four Good Days
Lisa
2021
Film
The Little Things
Flo Dunigan
2021
Film
The Comey Rule
Loretta Lynch · 1 episode
2020–
TV
Foster Boy
Shaina Randolph
2019
Film
Homecoming
Evita · 1 episode
2018–
TV
The Price
Ife Ogunde
2017
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Michael Hyatt and where are they from?
Michael Hyatt is 56 years old, born on February 17, 1970 in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Michael Hyatt?
Michael Hyatt is best known for roles in Nightcrawler, The Little Things, Where the Crawdads Sing.
How many movies has Michael Hyatt been in?
Over a 31-year career (since 1995), Michael Hyatt has appeared in 15 movies and 44 TV shows.
What was Michael Hyatt's first movie?
The career of Michael Hyatt began with More Loverly Than Ever: The Making of 'My Fair Lady' (1995).
What is Michael Hyatt's most recent movie or series?
Michael Hyatt's most recent release is The Pitt, which premiered on January 9, 2025.
What TV shows has Michael Hyatt appeared in?
On television, Michael Hyatt has appeared in The Big Bang Theory, Grey's Anatomy, Dexter, True Detective.
Michael Hyatt
1970-02-17 · Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK
An English-born American actress admired for intense, precise character work across film and television. She left a mark as the mother in 'Nightcrawler' (2014) and earned wide praise as Brianna Barksdale on 'The Wire' (2002), one of that landmark series' most memorable figures. A steady presence in prestige drama, she has appeared in 'Snowfall' (2017) and other acclaimed shows. A commanding, dignified character actress whose quiet authority elevates every ensemble she joins.