Suzy Nakamura

For the character in an American graphic novel, see American Born Chinese.
Suzy Nakamura
Born Susan Aiko Nakamura
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Occupation Actress
Years active 1994–present

Suzy Nakamura is an American actress. Nakamura is known for her many guest appearances on sitcoms such as According to Jim, Half and Half, 8 Simple Rules, Curb Your Enthusiasm and How I Met Your Mother and her recurring role in the early seasons of the drama The West Wing as assistant to the Sam Seaborn character, as well as Dr. Miura in mockumentary Modern Family.

On May 7, 2015, ABC picked up Ken Jeong's Dr. Ken starring Jeong, with Nakamura as his wife, Albert Tsai, Dave Foley, Tisha Campbell-Martin, Kate Simses, Jonathan Slavin and Krista Marie Yu for its 2015-16 Fall Season.

She is an alumna of The Second City improvisational comedy troupe.[1] Her first film role was as a troubled teen in Rea Tajiri's Strawberry Fields, shot in her hometown of Chicago in 1994.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1997 Strawberry Fields Irene Kawai
1998 Deep Impact Jenny's Assistant
1999 Treasure Island Yo-Ji
1999 8mm Computer Wizard
2000 Timecode Connie Ling
2002 Stark Raving Mad Betty Shin Credited as Suzi Nakamura
2002 Barrier Device Serena
2003 Malibu's Most Wanted Soon-Yee Baxter Hernandez
2004 Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story Gordon's Wife
2005 Must Love Dogs Mai
2005 The 40-Year-Old Virgin Speed Dater (uncredited)
2006 For Your Consideration First AC
2007 American Zombie Herself
2007 Evan Almighty Staffer
2014 Horrible Bosses 2 Kim

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1996 Common Law Suzy Yamamoto 2 episodes
1997 The Player Robbie Lawless Unsold pilot
1998 The Closer Beverly Andolini 10 episodes
1999–2000 The West Wing Cathy 9 episodes
2000 Daddio Holly Martin 14 episodes
2002 Imagine That Rina Oh 6 episodes
2002 I Got You Unsold pilot
2002 Curb Your Enthusiasm Assistant Manager 5 episodes
2002–2006 Half & Half Tina 10 episodes
2003 Abby Carol Episode: "Ted & Carol & Will & Abby"
2003 All of Us Teacher #1
2004 Good Morning, Miami Carol
2004 The King of Queens Molly Episode: "Name Dropper"
2004–2005 8 Simple Rules Mrs. Krupp
2005 Confessions of a Dog Unsold pilot
2005 According to Jim Yoki Hirasaki Episode: "The Competition"
2006 Worst Week of My Life Megan Unsold pilot
2006–2007 The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman Carol Rinaldi 4 episodes
2006–2007 Help Me Help You Inger 12 episodes
2007 Insatiable Unsold pilot
2008 Grey's Anatomy Jenn Smith Episode: "Here Comes the Flood"
2008 My Name is Earl Phyllis Woohoo Episode: "Joy in a Bubble"
2008 True Jackson, VP Cricket Episode: "Pilot"
2009 It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Tabitha Episode: "The Gang Gives Frank an Intervention"
2009–2010 10 Things I Hate About You Principal Holland 6 episodes
2009–2010 Modern Family Dr. Miura Episodes: "Run for Your Wife", "Fears"
2010–2011 Men of a Certain Age Elissa 3 episodes
2010 Bones Carrie Turner Episode: "The Death of the Queen Bee"
2010 Castle Jennifer Wong Episode: "Food to Die For"
2011 How I Met Your Mother Dr. Kirby Episode: "A Change of Heart"
2012–2013 Go On Yolanda 22 episodes
2013 Melissa & Joey Elyse Episode: "Something Happened"
2014 Liv and Maddie Tammy Episode: "Switch-a-Rooney"
2014 Bad Teacher Mrs. Hu Episode: "A Little Respect"
2014–2015 The Goldbergs Mrs. Kim 3 episodes
2015 Togetherness Xan Episode: "Kick the Can"
2015 Bob's Burgers Yuki Episode: "Hawk & Chick"
2015 Veep Anna Episode: "Mommy Meyer"
2015 Whole Day Down Saint Anne 6 episodes
2015–present Dr. Ken Allison Park 22 episodes

Theatre

References

  1. ↑ Seham, Amy E. (2001). Whose Improv Is it Anyway? Beyond Second City. Univ. Press of Mississippi. p. 229. ISBN 9781604737592.
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