Suzy Nakamura Biography: Net Worth, Husband, Ethnicity, Age, Movies, Awards, Height

Susan Aiko Nakamura, professionally known as Suzy Nakamura, is an American actress, producer, and improvisational comedian.

She is best known for her roles in Dr. Ken, Avenue 5, Dead to Me, The West Wing, Modern Family, and Curb Your Enthusiasm.

With a career spanning more than three decades, she has become one of Hollywood’s most recognizable comedic character actresses.

Suzy Nakamura
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Susan Aiko Nakamura
Stage Name:	Suzy Nakamura
Born:	December 2, 1968 (age 57 years old)
Place of Birth:	Chicago, Illinois, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	Japanese-American
Height:	5 feet 4 inches (163 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Nakamura
Siblings:	One older brother
Spouse:	Harry Hannigan (m. 2012-2020)
Occupation:	Actress, Producer, Comedian
Net Worth:	$4 million

Early Life and Education

Suzy Nakamura was born on December 2, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois, United States. She is of Japanese-American ethnicity.

Suzy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Nakamura. Her father worked as an English teacher for the Chicago Public Schools, and she has one older brother.

She attended Lane Technical College Prep High School before studying theatre at Columbia College Chicago from 1987 to 1989.

While paying for her education herself, she attended college every other semester.

In 1991, she became the first Asian American woman to join The Second City improvisational comedy troupe in Chicago, where she performed for five years. She is believed to be a Christian.

Career

Suzy Nakamura began her acting career in Chicago theatre before transitioning to film and television during the 1990s.

She made her film debut in Strawberry Fields (1997) and soon appeared in films such as Deep Impact, 8MM, Malibu’s Most Wanted, DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story, Must Love Dogs, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, and Horrible Bosses 2.

Suzy Nakamura became widely recognized for her recurring role as Cathy, Sam Seaborn’s assistant, in The West Wing.

She later gained further popularity through appearances in Curb Your Enthusiasm, Modern Family, How I Met Your Mother, According to Jim, Dr. Ken, Fresh Off the Boat, The Goldbergs, Dead to Me, and HBO’s Avenue 5, where she starred as Iris Kimura.

She has also worked extensively in improvisational comedy, stage productions, voice acting, and producing.

Her versatility has made her one of the most respected Asian-American actresses in television comedy.

Awards and Nominations

• East West Players Visionary Award Honoree (2018)

Social Media

• Instagram: @suzy_nakamura

Personal Life

Suzy Nakamura is 57 years old. She is believed to be a Christian. She is currently single.

Suzy does not have any publicly known children. Her height is 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm).

She was previously married to Harry Hannigan, whom she married in 2012 before the couple divorced in 2020.

Outside acting, she remains active in theatre, improvisational comedy, and supports greater diversity and representation in the entertainment industry.

Net Worth

Suzy Nakamura has a net worth of roughly $4 million USD.

Her primary sources of income include acting, television productions, film appearances, voice acting, producing, commercials, and live comedy performances.

Her long-running television career has been the biggest contributor to her financial success.

Filmography

Films

• Strawberry Fields (1997)
• Deep Impact (1998)
• 8MM (1999)
• Malibu’s Most Wanted (2003)
• DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story (2004)
• Must Love Dogs (2005)
• The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005)
• Evan Almighty (2007)
• Horrible Bosses 2 (2014)
• Knox Goes Away (2023)

Television

• The West Wing – Cathy
• According to Jim
• Half & Half
• 8 Simple Rules
• Curb Your Enthusiasm
• How I Met Your Mother
• Help Me Help You
• Modern Family
• Dr. Ken
• Fresh Off the Boat
• The Goldbergs
• Dead to Me
• Avenue 5 – Iris Kimura
• Exploding Kittens (voice)

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