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Susan Kelechi Watson Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

Susan Kelechi Watson Quick Info
Height 5 ft 7 in
Weight 57 kg
Date of Birth November 11, 1981
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Eye Color Dark Brown

Susan Kelechi Watson is a talented American actress who is known for her roles in This Is Us, Louie, Hack, The Jury, Third Watch, Private Practice, Blue Bloods, and Divorce. Susan attended Howard University in Washington, DC and New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts in New York. She has more than 500k followers on Instagram and more than 200k followers on Twitter.

Born Name

Susan Kelechi Watson

Nick Name

Susan

Susan Kelechi Watson in an Instagram selfie as seen in October 2017
Susan Kelechi Watson in an Instagram selfie as seen in October 2017 (Susan Kelechi Watson / Instagram)

Sun Sign

Scorpio

Born Place

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Residence

Los Angeles, California, United States

Nationality

American

Education

Susan Kelechi Watson attended Howard University in Washington, DC and obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Later, she joined New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts and graduated Acting Program and received a degree in Master of Fine Arts.

Occupation

Actress

Family

  • Siblings – She has 6 siblings.

Manager

Susan Kelechi Watson is managed by Leading Artists Inc., Talent Agency, New York City, New York, United States.

Build

Slim

Height

5 ft 7 in or 170 cm

Weight

57 kg or 125.5 lbs

Susan Kelechi Watson at the PaleyFest in March 2017
Susan Kelechi Watson at the PaleyFest in March 2017 (Chris Roth / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0)

Boyfriend / Spouse

Susan has dated –

  1. Jaime Lincoln Smith (2019-2020) – In September 2019, Susan had announced her engagement to actor Jaime Lincoln Smith. But, after more than a year, in November 2020, she told via her Instagram Story that they had broken up earlier in 2020.

Race / Ethnicity

Black

She is of African-Jamaican descent.

Hair Color

Black

Eye Color

Dark Brown

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

Beautiful eyes

Susan Kelechi Watson and Chris Sullivan as seen in October 2018
Susan Kelechi Watson and Chris Sullivan as seen in October 2018 (Susan Kelechi Watson / Instagram)

Brand Endorsements

Susan Kelechi Watson has either promoted or endorsed brands like –

Best Known For

Portraying important roles in numerous TV series like This Is Us as Beth Pearson, Third Watch (2004–2005) as Emma St. Claire, Louie (2012–2014) as Janet, and The Blacklist (2013–2016) as Ellie

First Film

In 2007, she made her theatrical film debut in the drama film Blackout as Fatima.

First TV Show

In 2004, she made her first TV show appearance on the crime-drama series Hack as Paula.

Personal Trainer

Susan Kelechi Watson works out regularly. She goes for Pilate classes. She also leads an active lifestyle.

As for her diet, she tries to maintain a balanced, healthy eating habit. She believes in eating everything but with moderation.

Susan Kelechi Watson Favorite Things

  • Breakfast – Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Blueberries, and a homemade muffin
  • Bag – Urban Outfitters Reversible Pompom Tote Bag

Source – Grub Street, NY Mag

Susan Kelechi Watson in a selfie in December 2016
Susan Kelechi Watson in a selfie in December 2016 (Susan Kelechi Watson / Instagram)

Susan Kelechi Watson Facts

  1. When she was young, she lost 5 special women, her godmother, aunt, cousin, great-grandmother, and a close friend within a span of 7 years. The deaths of these women impacted her life gravely.
  2. As a struggling artist, she worked at the front desk in a gym.
  3. ‘Kelechi’, her middle name means ‘Thank God’ in Igbo.
  4. She is a trained dancer.
  5. She got the opportunity to study Shakespeare at the London Theatre Company which Denzel Washington helped finance.
  6. Susan has been featured in numerous magazines like The Oprah Magazine, Glamour, Entertainment Weekly, People, and many more.
  7. When she booked her role in This Is Us, she treated herself “Oliver Peoples Roella Mirrored Cat-Eye” sunglasses in Red Tortoise.
  8. She has served as the youth development mentor to young people through the theater company, Epic Theatre Ensemble.

Featured Image by Chris Roth / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0

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