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Susan Kelechi Watson was born on November 11, 1981 in Brooklyn, New York, United States and is credited as a television actor, film actor and screenwriter. That puts Susan Kelechi Watson at 44 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Howard University.
My Take
Susan Kelechi Watson is the sort of actor I gravitate toward: the one who makes everyone around her better. As Beth Pearson on This Is Us, she supplied the grounded, warm authority that kept that emotionally turbulent ensemble honest, and her Critics' Choice nomination confirmed what viewers already felt. Brooklyn-born and Howard-trained, she moves fluidly between stage, screen, and writing without chasing the spotlight. I admire performers who treat supporting roles as a craft rather than a stepping stone. There's a dignity and precision to her work that quietly elevates whatever she's in, and I'd watch her in anything.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Susan Kelechi Watson
- Name (Japanese)
- スーザン・ケレチ・ワトソン
- Reading
- すーざん・けれち・わとそん
- Born
- November 11, 1981 (age 44)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rooster
- Origin
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor / screenwriter
2. Background
- University
- Howard University
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Susan Kelechi Watson born?
Born November 11, 1981 (age 44).
Where is Susan Kelechi Watson from?
Susan Kelechi Watson is from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What does Susan Kelechi Watson do?
Susan Kelechi Watson works as actor, television actor, film actor, screenwriter.
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