Monnae Michaell
Monnae Michaell's work spans TV, film, theater, animation and commercials. Nominated for an NAACP Theatre Award for her role as Tanya in August Wilson's King Hedley III (Mark Taper), and considered for an Emmy nomination for her work in Flight '93, as Lisa Jefferson, some of her favorite roles have been Annie on American Dreams, Judge Bass on The Defenders, Half George in "the road weeps, the well runs dry." and Citizen 2 in "Citizen: An American Lyric..." Other television credits include, "The Office" "NipTuck", " The Young & The Restless", "The Shield", "The Practice", and many others. Monnae attended the Lee Strasberg Institute through New York University and began her career in musical theatre as an actress/ singer /dancer. She has performed in many musical venues, and her one-woman show (presented in various NYC clubs) won a Bistro Award for Best Newcomer. She has taught creative improvisational workshops for children ages 6-17, and her work is represented in commercials, voice-overs, industrials, CD-ROMs and animated film. She is the voice of Anui, Balto's mother in the animated film Balto II: Wolf Quest.
Known For
Credits
- 2023 ยทSurvival of the Thickestas Loretta
- 2022 ยทNational Treasure: Edge of Historyas June
- 2022 ยทThe Dropas Isha (Maniโs Mom)
- 2020 ยทPerry Masonas Letitia 'Granny' James
- 2019 ยทAll Riseas Kristle
- 2018 ยทStation 19as Mrs. Brady
- 2017 ยทS.W.A.T.as Loretta
- 2017 ยทAtypicalas Michelle
- 2017 ยทSnowfallas Gloria
- 2016 ยทThe Good Placeas Nina
- 2016 ยทRush Houras Judge Birch
- 2014 ยทHow to Get Away with Murderas Dr. Pasco
- 2013 ยท42as Mallie
- 2012 ยทVeepas Senate Clerk
- 2011 ยทAmerican Horror Storyas Judge
- 2010 ยทThe Defendersas Judge Bass
- 2007 ยทMcBride: Semper Fias Judge Daly
- 2006 ยทLes Hรฉros du 11 Septembreas Lisa Jefferson
- 2006 ยทFlight 93as
- 2005 ยทGhost Whispereras Dr. Deborah Goldstein
- 2005 ยทCriminal Mindsas Attorney General of the United States
- 2005 ยทCriminal Mindsas Attorney General Louise Davis
- 2005 ยทBonesas Mrs. Marshall
- 2005 ยทNeo Nedas Rachael's Mother
- 2005 ยทThe Officeas The Principle
- 2005 ยทMediumas Clyde's Mother
- 2003 ยทArrested Developmentas Shara Winfield
- 2003 ยทNCISas Leandra Womack
- 2003 ยทMatchstick Menas Carpet Store Manager
- 2002 ยทAmerican Dreamsas Annie
- 2002 ยทWithout a Traceas Lori
- 2002 ยทCSI: Miamias Mrs. Kirby
- 2002 ยทEverwoodas Madeleine
- 2002 ยทThe Shieldas Vanessa
- 2001 ยทCrossing Jordanas Mrs. Jenner
- 2000 ยทCSI: Crime Scene Investigationas Doctor
- 2000 ยทCSI: Crime Scene Investigationas Karen Taylor
- 2000 ยทStrong Medicineas Phyllis Norton
- 1999 ยทFamily Lawas
- 1994 ยทERas Mrs. Bell
- Future ยทShut Yer Mouth!as Jana