Susan Misner

Biography

Susan Misner is an American actress and dancer whose performances span stage, film, and television. Born in New Jersey in 1971, she began her career as a professional dancer, performing on Broadway before transitioning into acting. Her early television roles included appearances in daytime dramas, but she gained wider recognition with recurring roles on series like The Americans, where she played Sandra Beeman, as well as appearances in Person of Interest, Nashville, The Good Wife, and Rescue Me. She’s also featured in multiple procedural dramas, showcasing her range across drama and thriller genres. On film, she stood out with a memorable dance performance in the Oscar-winning musical Chicago and appeared in titles like Everyone Says I Love You, The Hoax, Gigantic, and Being Charlie. In 2024, she played a leading role in the post-apocalyptic survival drama Homestead. With a background in dance and a grounded approach to character work, Misner brings emotional honesty and presence to every role, steadily building a career defined by nuance, craft, and consistency.