Michaela Watkins
Biography
Michaela is currently a main company member of The Groundlings in Los Angeles. Before moving to Los Angeles, Michaela pursued a life in regional theater. She received her BFA from Boston University School For the Arts. Her father is a math professor at Syracuse University, and her mother teaches Latin in the Boston area.
Known For
Acting Career
- 2025
Suze
As: Suze
- 2025
Heart Eyes
As: Crystal Cane
- 2024
Dinner with the Parents
As: Jane
- 2024
The American Society of Magical Negroes
As: Masterson
- 2023
You Hurt My Feelings
As: Sarah
- 2023
Tiny Beautiful Things
As: Amy Adler
- 2023
Paint
As: Katherine
- 2023
The Young Wife
As: Lara
2023History of the World: Part II
As: Israel Ambassador
2022The Dropout
As: Linda Tanner
2021Abbott Elementary
As: Miss Barco
2021Werewolves Within
As: Trisha Anderton
2021Hacks
As: Stacey
2020For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close
As: Narrator
2020Close Enough
As: Brienne Bishop (voice)
2020Bad Therapy
As: Judy Small
- 2020
The Way Back
As: Beth
2019Transparent: Musicale Finale
As: Yetta
2019The Unicorn
As: Delia
2019Brittany Runs a Marathon
As: Catherine
- 2019
Good Boys
As: Saleswoman
2019Sword of Trust
As: Mary
2019The House of Tomorrow
As: Mrs. Whitcomb
2019Modern/Love in 7 Short Films
As: Jane
2019Under the Eiffel Tower
As: Tillie
2019Antiquities
As: Dolores Jr.
2019Wayne
As: Maureen McNulty
- 2018
Ibiza
As: Sarah
2018Dude
As: Jill Weil
2017No Activity
As: Erin
2017Big Mouth
As: Cantor Dina Reznick (voice)
2017Get Shorty
As: Ali Egan
2017The Guest Book
As: Phyllis
2017Person to Person
As: The Widow
2017Brigsby Bear
As: Louise Pope
2017Danger & Eggs
As: Life Coach Nanny / Robot Door / Administrator (voice)
2017The House
As: Raina
2017How to Be a Latin Lover
As: Gwen
2017Punching Henry
As: Mara
2017The Mick
As: Trish
2016Search Party
As: Polly Danzinger
2016Lazy Eye
As: Mel
2016Easy
As: Karen Treska
2016Speechless
As: Becca
2016Donald Trump's The Art of the Deal: The Movie
As: Ivana Trump
2016Angie Tribeca
As: Melanie Burke
2015The Robot Chicken Christmas Special: The X-Mas United
As: Nerd's Mom (voice)
2015Cuddle Party
As: Jane
2015Casual
As: Valerie
2015Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp
As: Rhonda
2015Another Period
As: Brothel Madam
2015Kittens in a Cage
As: Vanessa
2014Robot Chicken: Christmas Specials
As: Various (voice) (archive sound)
2014Marry Me
As: Janet
2014Transparent
As: Yetta
2014Transparent
As: Connie
2014They Came Together
As: Habermeyer
2014Playing House
As: Dr. Laura Meredith
2013Trophy Wife
As: Jackie Fisher
2013The Goldbergs
As: Miss Taraborelli
2013Thanks for Sharing
As: Margo
2013Enough Said
As: Hillary
2013Afternoon Delight
As: Jennie
2013In a World...
As: Dani
2013Drunk History
As: Nurse
2013iSteve
As: Melinda Gates
2012Robot Chicken's ATM Christmas Special
As: Nerd's Mom / Carol / Sarah Cage (voice)
2012Anger Management
As: Lisa
2012Veep
As: Patty
2012Bent
As: Carol
- 2012
Wanderlust
As: Marissa
2012Key & Peele
As: Mary Magdalene
2011Enlightened
As: Janice Holm
2011New Girl
As: Gina
2011Home for Actresses
As: Michaela
- 2010
The Back-Up Plan
As: Mona
2010Parenthood
As: Lucy Estman
2010The Prankster
As: Miss LaFleur
2009Modern Family
As: Susan
2008Childrens Hospital
As: Lacey Briggs
2008Eli Stone
As: Judge Leigh Rappaport
2007Private Practice
As: Laura Martin
2007Californication
As: Executive
2006The New Adventures of Old Christine
As: Lucy
2005Grey's Anatomy
As: Nikki Ratlin
2005American Dad!
As: Veterinarian (voice)
2005American Dad!
As: Shoshanna (voice)
2005American Dad!
As: Sheila (voice)
2005American Dad!
As: Pharmacist (voice)
2005Medium
As: Clerk
2003Miss Match
As: Susan Scott
2002Without a Trace
As: Marla
2000Curb Your Enthusiasm
As: Saundra
2000Strong Medicine
As: Julia
2000Malcolm in the Middle
As: Receptionist
1999Family Guy
As: Girl Pulling Train (voice)
1998Charmed
As: Andrea
1990Law & Order
As: Madeline Bennett