Michaela Watkins

Michaela Watkins

1971-12-14 Syracuse, New York, USA 51 Credits

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.

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Are We Good?

Are We Good?

2025

as Herself

Acting

An intimate portrait of comedian and podcast pioneer Marc Maron, following the sudden loss of his partner and filmmaker Lynn Shelton. Maron struggles ...

Suze

Suze

2025

as Suze

10.0
Acting

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

Suze

2025

Executive Producer

10.0
Producing

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

Heart Eyes

2025

as Crystal Cane

6.4
Acting

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

The American Society of Magical Negroes

2024

as Masterson

4.9
Acting

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

You Hurt My Feelings

2023

as Sarah

6.4
Acting

A novelist's longstanding marriage is suddenly upended when she overhears her husband giving his honest reaction to her latest book.

Paint

Paint

2023

as Katherine

5.5
Acting

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

The Young Wife

2023

as Lara

5.5
Acting

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

Werewolves Within

2021

as Trisha Anderton

6.0
Acting

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

For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close

2020

as Narrator

6.7
Acting

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

Her Effortless Brilliance: A Celebration of Lynn Shelton Through Film and Music

2020

as Self

6.0
Acting

A music driven tribute to the late indie filmmaker Lynn Shelton.

Bad Therapy

Bad Therapy

2020

as Judy Small

4.2
Acting

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

The Way Back

2020

as Beth

6.7
Acting

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

Transparent: Musicale Finale

2019

as Yetta

6.7
Acting

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

Brittany Runs a Marathon

2019

as Catherine

6.6
Acting

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

Good Boys

Good Boys

2019

as Saleswoman

6.9
Acting

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

Sword of Trust

2019

as Mary

5.9
Acting

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

The House of Tomorrow

2019

as Mrs. Whitcomb

7.0
Acting

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

Modern/Love in 7 Short Films

2019

as Jane

7.3
Acting

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

Under the Eiffel Tower

2019

as Tillie

5.8
Acting

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

Antiquities

2019

as Dolores Jr.

4.3
Acting

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

Ibiza

Ibiza

2018

as Sarah

5.7
Acting

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

Dude

2018

as Jill Weil

5.5
Acting

Four best friends negotiate loss and major life changes during the last two weeks of high school.

Person to Person

Person to Person

2017

as The Widow

5.2
Acting

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

Brigsby Bear

Brigsby Bear

2017

as Louise Pope

7.1
Acting

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

The House

2017

as Raina

5.6
Acting

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

How to Be a Latin Lover

2017

as Gwen

6.9
Acting

An aging Latin lover gets dumped by his sugar mama and must fend for himself in a harsh world.

Punching Henry

Punching Henry

2017

as Mara

5.9
Acting

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

Lazy Eye

2016

as Mel

5.6
Acting

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

Acting

And you thought a failing marriage was tough. Divorce is just the beginning...

Donald Trump's The Art of the Deal: The Movie

Donald Trump's The Art of the Deal: The Movie

2016

as Ivana Trump

5.4
Acting

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

The Robot Chicken Christmas Special: The X-Mas United

2015

as Nerd's Mom (voice)

Acting

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

Cuddle Party

2015

as Jane

6.0
Acting

A bickering couple torment other participants as they attend a cuddle therapy group.

Robot Chicken: Christmas Specials

Robot Chicken: Christmas Specials

2014

as Various (voice) (archive sound)

8.3
Acting

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

They Came Together

2014

as Habermeyer

5.6
Acting

A small business owner is about to lose her shop to a major corporate development.

Bunion

2014

as Therapist

7.0
Acting

The story of a man, his foot and finding happiness.

Thanks for Sharing

Thanks for Sharing

2013

as Margo

5.9
Acting

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

Enough Said

2013

as Hillary

6.7
Acting

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

Afternoon Delight

2013

as Jennie

5.8
Acting

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...

In a World...

2013

as Dani

6.3
Acting

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

iSteve

2013

as Melinda Gates

4.9
Acting

A comedic look at the life of Steve Jobs.

Robot Chicken's ATM Christmas Special

Robot Chicken's ATM Christmas Special

2012

as Nerd's Mom / Carol / Sarah Cage (voice)

Acting

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

Wanderlust

2012

as Marissa

5.5
Acting

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

6.0
Acting

A woman hires a day laborer for an hour and gets more than she bargained for.

Home for Actresses

Home for Actresses

2011

as Michaela

Acting

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

8.0
Acting

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

The Women of SNL

2010

as Various (archive footage)

6.0
Acting

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

Acting

"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

The Back-Up Plan

2010

as Mona

6.1
Acting

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

The Prankster

2010

as Miss LaFleur

3.7
Acting

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

The Young Person's Guide to History

2008

as Sexy Nurse #3

Acting

A two-part special from the creators of Saul of the Mole Men.