| Intro | American actress |
| Is |
Actor Television actor Film actor |
| From | United States of America |
| Type | Film, TV, Stage & Radio |
| Gender | female |
| Birth | 11 November 1981, Brooklyn, USA |
| Age: | 38 years |
| Star sign | Scorpio |
Susan Kelechi Watson (born November 11, 1981) is an American actress. She is known for her work on the television shows Louie and This Is Us.
Watson plays Andrea Vogel in her film debut in the Fred Rogers biopic A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019).
Early life
Watson was born in Brooklyn on November 11, 1981. Both of her parents were born in Jamaica. Watson’s middle name, “Kelechi” is of Nigerian Igbo origins meaning “Thank God”. Watson obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Howard University and a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Tisch School of the Arts Graduate Acting Program.
Career
Watson had a recurring role on the television show Louie from 2012 through 2014. She has also had recurring roles on NCIS, The Following, and The Blacklist. She appeared in a play at the American Airlines Theatre in New York City by playwright Richard Greenberg entitled A Naked Girl on the Appian Way in 2005. Since 2016, she has starred in the NBC drama series This Is Us as Beth Pearson.
Watson played Andrea Vogel in the Fred Rogers biopic A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood alongside Tom Hanks in 2019.