Michaela Watkins
Known for
Michaela Watkins has built a body of work as an American actress, the kind of casting that steadies a production rather than sells it. Most viewers first met her as Saleswoman in 'Good Boys'. 'The Back-Up Plan' sits alongside it on the list. Comedy is the territory casting keeps sending her back to. Her name is attached to 89 productions.
Michaela Watkins
35 Movies
54 Series
Michaela Watkins has built a body of work as an American actress, the kind of casting that steadies a production rather than sells it. Most viewers first met her as Saleswoman in 'Good Boys'. 'The Back-Up Plan' sits alongside it on the list. Comedy is the territory casting keeps sending her back to. Her name is attached to 89 productions.
Movies
Plays Crystal Cane
Heart Eyes
2025
Plays Saleswoman
Good Boys
2019
Plays Raina
The House
2017
Plays Mara
Punching Henry
2017
Plays Mona
The Back-Up Plan
2010
Plays Gwen
How to Be a Latin Lover
2017
Plays Beth
The Way Back
2020
Plays The Widow
Person to Person
2017
Plays Marisa
Wanderlust
2012
Plays Masterson
The American Society of Magical Negroes
2024
Plays Sarah
You Hurt My Feelings
2023
Plays Habermeyer
They Came Together
2014
Plays Trisha Anderton
Werewolves Within
2021
Plays Jill Weil
Dude
2018
Plays Margo
Thanks for Sharing
2013
Plays Louise Pope
Brigsby Bear
2017
Plays Hillary
Enough Said
2013
Plays Jennie
Afternoon Delight
2013
Plays Mrs. Whitcomb
The House of Tomorrow
2019
Plays Katherine
Paint
2023
Plays Catherine
Brittany Runs a Marathon
2019
Plays Dani
In a World...
2013
Plays Sarah
Ibiza
2018
Plays Jane
Modern/Love in 7 Short Films
2019
Plays Lara
The Young Wife
2023
Plays Judy Small
Bad Therapy
2020
Plays Tillie
Under the Eiffel Tower
2019
Plays Mel
Lazy Eye
2016
Producer
Plays Suze
Suze
2025
Plays Melinda Gates
iSteve
2013
Plays Mary
Sword of Trust
2019
Plays Miss LaFleur
The Prankster
2010
Plays Dolores Jr.
Antiquities
2019
Plays Jane
Cuddle Party
2015
TV Shows
Plays Valerie
Casual
2015
Plays Delia
The Unicorn
2019
Plays Jackie Fisher
Trophy Wife
2013
Plays Jane
Dinner with the Parents
2024
Plays Janice Holm
Enlightened
2011
Plays Rhonda
Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp
2015
Plays Amy Adler
Tiny Beautiful Things
2023
Plays Lucy
The New Adventures of Old Christine
2006
Plays Stacey
Hacks
2021
Plays Polly Danzinger
Search Party
2016
Plays Gina
New Girl
2011
Plays Yetta
Transparent
2014
Plays Cantor Dina Reznick (voice)
Big Mouth
2017
Plays Maureen McNulty
Wayne
2019
Plays Linda Tanner
The Dropout
2022
Plays Executive
Californication
2007
Plays Shoshanna (voice)
American Dad!
2005
Plays Melanie Burke
Angie Tribeca
2016
Plays Miss Taraborelli
The Goldbergs
2013
Plays Lisa
Anger Management
2012
Plays Freya Myers
The Night Agent
2023
Plays Susan Scott
Miss Match
2003
Plays Andrea
Charmed
1998
Plays Receptionist
Malcolm in the Middle
2000
Plays Marla
Without a Trace
2002
Plays Brienne Bishop (voice)
Close Enough
2020
Plays Trish
The Mick
2017
Plays Clerk
Medium
2005
Plays Brothel Madam
Another Period
2015
Plays Carol
Bent
2012
Latest Trailers
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Full Filmography
Suze
Suze
2025
Film
Heart Eyes
Crystal Cane
2025
Film
Dinner with the Parents
Jane · 10 episodes
2024–
TV
The American Society of Magical Negroes
Masterson
2024
Film
You Hurt My Feelings
Sarah
2023
Film
Tiny Beautiful Things
Amy Adler · 8 episodes
2023–
TV
Paint
Katherine
2023
Film
The Night Agent
Freya Myers · 2 episodes
2023–
TV
The Young Wife
Lara
2023
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Michaela Watkins and where are they from?
Michaela Watkins is 54 years old, born on December 14, 1971 in Syracuse, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Michaela Watkins?
Michaela Watkins is best known for roles in Good Boys, The Back-Up Plan, The Way Back.
How many movies has Michaela Watkins been in?
Over a 18-year career (since 2008), Michaela Watkins has appeared in 35 movies and 54 TV shows.
What was Michaela Watkins's first movie?
The career of Michaela Watkins began with Yoga Matt (2008).
What is Michaela Watkins's most recent movie or series?
Michaela Watkins's most recent release is The Miniature Wife, which premiered on April 9, 2026.
What TV shows has Michaela Watkins appeared in?
On television, Michaela Watkins has appeared in Grey's Anatomy, Family Guy, Malcolm in the Middle, Modern Family.
Michaela Watkins
1971-12-14 · Syracuse, New York, USA
Michaela Watkins is an American actress and comedian. After several years performing with the Los Angeles comedy troupe The Groundlings, Watkins achieved widespread attention for her brief stint as a featured player on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live during its 34th season between 2008 and 2009. Since leaving SNL, she has starred on the Hulu series Casual and on the short-lived sitcoms The Unicorn and Trophy Wife. Watkins has also had recurring roles on other television series, such as The New Adventures of Old Christine, Catastrophe, Enlightened and Search Party and appeared in films such as The Back-up Plan (2010), Wanderlust (2012), Enough Said (2013), Sword of Trust (2019), and Suze (2023).