Susan Heyward is an American actress who appeared as Sister Sage in the superhero series’s The Boys (2024-2026) and Gen V (2025). She starred in the PlayStation Network original series Powers (2015–16) and HBO period drama Vinyl (2016). From 2018 to 2019, Heyward had a recurring role as Tamika Ward in the Netflix comedy-drama series Orange Is the New Black.
On stage, Heyward made her Broadway debut in the 2013 production of The Trip to Bountiful and in 2018–2019 she played Rose Granger-Weasley in the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Early life and education Heyward was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, and graduated with a BFA degree from Carnegie Mellon University.
Career She began her career appearing in off-Broadway productions and guest-starring roles on television series, including Law & Order and 30 Rock. In 2009, she was regular cast member in the short-lived Comedy Central comedy series Michael & Michael Have Issues. In 2014, she had a recurring role in the Fox thriller series The Following. In 2013, she made her Broadway debut appearing opposite Cicely Tyson in The Trip to Bountiful. Among Heyward's off-Broadway credits are the title role in Sabrina Fair and The Purple Lights of Joppa Illinois. Her film credits include Mother of George (2013), starring Danai Gurira, Poltergeist (2015), The Incredible Jessica James (2017) and The Light of the Moon (2017).
In 2015, Heyward was cast in the leading role alongside Sharlto Copley and Eddie Izzard in the PlayStation Network's first scripted original series, Powers. The series was canceled after two seasons. In 2016, she co-starred in the HBO period drama series, Vinyl playing the role of personal secretary to Bobby Cannavale's lead character. From 2018 to 2019, Heyward played the role of Tamika Ward, the new Warden in Litchfield prison in the Netflix comedy-drama series Orange Is the New Black. In 2018, Heyward was cast as Rose Granger-Weasley in the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes2006Sofia for NowChurch Attendee2012Busted on Brigham LaneMomoShort film 2013 Mother of George Monica 2015 Poltergeist Sophie 2017 The Incredible Jessica James Jerusa 2017 The Light of the Moon Grace 2018Radium GirlsEtta
Television Year Title Role Notes 2009 Michael & Michael Have Issues Lindsey 4 episodes 2009 Law & Order Alicia Rodriguez Episode: "Shotgun" 2010 30 Rock Feyonce Episode: "I Do Do" 2012 666 Park Avenue Janet 2 episodes 2014 The Following Hannah Recurring role 2015 Powers Deena Pilgrim Main role 2016 Unforgettable Rhonda Matthews Episode: "Game On" 2016 Vinyl Cece Matthews Recurring role 2016 Conviction Porscha Williams Episode: "#StayWoke" 2018–2019 Orange Is the New Black Tamika Ward Recurring role 2020 Tommy Keaton Episode: "Lifetime Achievement" 2021 Delilah Demetria Barnes Series regular 2023Hello Tomorrow! Betty Porter Recurring role 2024–2026 The Boys Sister Sage / Jessica Bradley Main role (seasons 4–5); 16 episodes 2025 Gen V Sister Sage / Jessica Bradley 2 episodes
Stage Year Title Role Notes 2008 The Oedipus Cycle Ismene 2010 Sabrina Fair Sabrina 2013 The Trip to Bountiful Thelma Apr 23, 2013 – Oct 09, 2013 2016 The Purple Lights of Joppa Illinois Monique 2018–2019 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Rose Granger-Weasley Mar 16, 2018 – Mar 17, 2019
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