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
Complete Filmography

Are We Good?
2025
as Herself
An intimate portrait of comedian and podcast pioneer Marc Maron, following the sudden loss of his partner and filmmaker Lynn Shelton. Maron struggles ...

Suze
2025
as Suze
When her only daughter goes off to university, an empty nest mother gets stuck taking care of her daughter's heart-broken ex-boyfriend, who she can't ...

Suze
2025
Executive Producer
When her only daughter goes off to university, an empty nest mother gets stuck taking care of her daughter's heart-broken ex-boyfriend, who she can't ...

Heart Eyes
2025
as Crystal Cane
When the "Heart Eyes Killer" strikes Seattle, a pair of co-workers pulling overtime on Valentine's Day are mistaken for a couple by the elusive couple...

The American Society of Magical Negroes
2024
as Masterson
A young man, Aren, is recruited into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance: making white p...

You Hurt My Feelings
2023
as Sarah
A novelist's longstanding marriage is suddenly upended when she overhears her husband giving his honest reaction to her latest book.

Paint
2023
as Katherine
Carl Nargle, Vermont’s #1 public television painter, is convinced he has it all: a signature perm, custom van, and fans hanging on his every stroke… u...

The Young Wife
2023
as Lara
On her wedding day, all that stands between a young woman and marital bliss with her soon-to-be husband is surviving the chaos and expectations of fam...

Werewolves Within
2021
as Trisha Anderton
When a proposed pipeline creates hostilities between residents of a small town, a newly-arrived forest ranger must keep the peace after a snowstorm co...

For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close
2020
as Narrator
Comedy guru Del Close, mentor to everyone from Bill Murray to Tina Fey, sets out to write his autobiography for D.C. Comics. As he leads us through se...

Her Effortless Brilliance: A Celebration of Lynn Shelton Through Film and Music
2020
as Self
A music driven tribute to the late indie filmmaker Lynn Shelton.

Bad Therapy
2020
as Judy Small
Married couple Bob and Susan Howard decide to see a marriage counselor named Judy Small, who appears trustworthy but harbors dark and conflicted impul...

The Way Back
2020
as Beth
A former basketball all-star, who has lost his wife and family foundation in a struggle with addiction, attempts to regain his soul and salvation by b...

Transparent: Musicale Finale
2019
as Yetta
When the Pfeffermans face a life-changing loss, they begin a journey hilarious and melancholy, brazen and bold. As they face this new transition, they...

Brittany Runs a Marathon
2019
as Catherine
Hilarious and outgoing, Brittany Forgler, is everybody’s best friend ― except her own. Her partying, underemployment and toxic relationships are catch...

Good Boys
2019
as Saleswoman
A group of young boys on the cusp of becoming teenagers embark on an epic quest to fix their broken drone before their parents get home.

Sword of Trust
2019
as Mary
When Cynthia and Mary show up to collect Cynthia's inheritance from her deceased grandfather, the only item she's received is an antique sword that he...

The House of Tomorrow
2019
as Mrs. Whitcomb
The film tells futurist, architect, and inventor R. Buckminster Fuller's incredible story through two teens hoping to get laid, become punk gods, and ...

Modern/Love in 7 Short Films
2019
as Jane
Seven romantic comedies from the UK, Australia, and the US explore our modern romantic entanglements in all their hilarious, mundane, sexy and nerve-w...

Under the Eiffel Tower
2019
as Tillie
Stuart is a having a mid-life crisis. Desperate for something more in life, he tags along on his best friend's family vacation to Paris - then propose...

Antiquities
2019
as Dolores Jr.
After his father's death, a young man searches to find who his dad was only to stumble onto himself.

Ibiza
2018
as Sarah
She could do the responsible thing. Or she could go to Ibiza with her best friends to chase down a hot DJ. Easy choice.

Dude
2018
as Jill Weil
Four best friends negotiate loss and major life changes during the last two weeks of high school.

Person to Person
2017
as The Widow
Follows a variety of New York characters as they navigate personal relationships and unexpected problems over the course of one day.

Brigsby Bear
2017
as Louise Pope
Brigsby Bear Adventures is a children's TV show produced for an audience of one: James. When the show abruptly ends, James's life changes forever, and...

The House
2017
as Raina
When Scott and Kate Johansen’s daughter gets into the college of her dreams it’s cause for celebration. That is, until Scott and Kate learn that the s...

How to Be a Latin Lover
2017
as Gwen
An aging Latin lover gets dumped by his sugar mama and must fend for himself in a harsh world.

Punching Henry
2017
as Mara
Comedian Henry Phillips is lured to LA by a renowned TV producer who wants to bring his story of failure to the screen. But when a major network gets ...

Lazy Eye
2016
as Mel
Passions reignite and hidden secrets revealed when a graphic designer in Los Angeles reconnects with an ex-lover he hasn’t seen or heard from in 15 ye...
Divorce: The Greatest Hits
2016
And you thought a failing marriage was tough. Divorce is just the beginning...

Donald Trump's The Art of the Deal: The Movie
2016
as Ivana Trump
Donald Trump has it all. Money, power, respect, and an Eastern European bride. But all his success didn't come for nothing. First, he inherited millio...

The Robot Chicken Christmas Special: The X-Mas United
2015
as Nerd's Mom (voice)
The minds behind Robot Chicken expose a deep dark family secret, and we learn that nothing will ever be the same when the Robot Chicken Nerd discovers...

Cuddle Party
2015
as Jane
A bickering couple torment other participants as they attend a cuddle therapy group.

Robot Chicken: Christmas Specials
2014
as Various (voice) (archive sound)
This DVD release features six Christmas special episodes from Robot Chicken's hilariously outrageous 6 seasons, plus comes loaded with holiday-themed ...

They Came Together
2014
as Habermeyer
A small business owner is about to lose her shop to a major corporate development.
Bunion
2014
as Therapist
The story of a man, his foot and finding happiness.

Thanks for Sharing
2013
as Margo
A romantic comedy that brings together three disparate characters who are learning to face a challenging and often confusing world as they struggle to...

Enough Said
2013
as Hillary
Eva is a divorced soon-to-be empty-nester wondering about her next act. Then she meets Marianne, the embodiment of her perfect self. Armed with a rest...

Afternoon Delight
2013
as Jennie
Rachel is a quick-witted and lovable stay-at-home mom, frustrated with the responsibilities of her son's preschool, a lacklustre sex life and a career...

In a World...
2013
as Dani
An underachieving vocal coach is motivated by her father, the king of movie-trailer voice-overs, to pursue her aspirations of becoming a voice-over st...

iSteve
2013
as Melinda Gates
A comedic look at the life of Steve Jobs.

Robot Chicken's ATM Christmas Special
2012
as Nerd's Mom / Carol / Sarah Cage (voice)
The Robot Chicken Christmas Special has Santa nearly missing Christmas; Kano from Mortal Kombat shares the holidays with Mrs. Cage; Justin Bieber's ne...

Wanderlust
2012
as Marissa
Rattled by sudden unemployment, a Manhattan couple surveys alternative living options, ultimately deciding to experiment with living on a rural commun...
Una Hora Por Favora
2012
as Elissa
A woman hires a day laborer for an hour and gets more than she bargained for.

Home for Actresses
2011
as Michaela
Actresses need a place to learn their craft, that's when they visit the home for actresses. (Funny or Die)
Worst Enemy
2010
as Wooly
Comedy short film following a curmudgeon (Michaela Watkins, "SNL") plagued by insecurity who's saved by her hero, a local doctor (Matt Walsh, "UCB").

The Women of SNL
2010
as Various (archive footage)
A look back at some of the funniest female characters and sketches in SNL's 39-year history.
Welcome to the Jungle Gym
2010
as Principal Gilly
"Sharing is Caring." "No Tattling." "Keep Your Hands to Yourself." All vital lessons emphasized at the Diego Segui Pre-School. Unfortunately, the staf...

The Back-Up Plan
2010
as Mona
When Zoe tires of looking for Mr. Right, she decides to have a baby on her own. But on the day she's artificially inseminated, she meets Stan, who see...

The Prankster
2010
as Miss LaFleur
To the outer world CHRIS KARAS is a shy, handsome, "A" student, the son of a hard-working Greek contractor. But to his closest confidants he is none o...

The Young Person's Guide to History
2008
as Sexy Nurse #3
A two-part special from the creators of Saul of the Mole Men.