Miriam A. Hyman
Miriam A. Hyman | |
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| Born | January 9, 1978 |
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| Years active | 2005–present |
Miriam A. Hyman is an American actress. She is best known for playing Dre in the drama series The Chi and USA Stacy Marks in the crime drama series Power Book IV: Force.
Early life
Hyman was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and raised in Philadelphia.[1] She went on to graduate from the Yale School of Drama and is a recipient of the prestigious Princess Grace Award and Leonore Annenberg Fellowship for Performing Arts.[2]
Career
Her first recurring role came playing ME Emile Cooper in the crime series Blue Bloods.[3] She has also been featured in shows such as Grey’s Anatomy, The Rookie, Orange Is The New Black, SMILF, NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Master of None.[4] Her biggest role so far has been playing Dre in the drama series The Chi.[5] She also had a starring role as US Stacy Marks in the crime drama series Power Book IV: Force.[6]
Personal life
When she is not acting she performs as a hip hop artist under the moniker Robyn Hood. She is an outpsoken advocate for Black Lives Matter. [7]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Inclinations | Eve | Short |
| 2005 | Angel Rodriguez | Chantel | |
| 2010 | Bereavement | Waitress | |
| 2016 | Split | Ninshubur | |
| 2016 | The Congressman | Abigail Ross | |
| 2017 | Most Beautiful Island | Bikie | |
| 2019 | Brittany Runs a Marathon | Snobby Artist Woman | |
| 2019 | The Sun Is Also a Star | Patricia Kingsley | |
| 2019 | Blackberry | Renee | Short |
| 2024 | The Lost Holliday | Katia Del Gado |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Law & Order | Savannah Watson | Episode; Birthright |
| 2006 | Conviction | Mavis Connery | Episode; The Wall |
| 2008 | The Wire | Social Worker | Episode; Transitions |
| 2012 | 30 Rock | Woman in Elevator | Episode; Aunt Phatso vs. Jack Donaghy |
| 2013 | Hostages | Nancy | Episode; Hail Mary |
| 2015 | The Blacklist | Reporter#1 | Episode; Luther Braxton (No. 21): Conclusion |
| 2016 | Unforgettable | Haley | Episode; Paranoid Android |
| 2016 | Falling Water | Woman in Scrubs | Episode; Don't Tell Bill |
| 2016 | Red Oaks | Janice | Episode; The Bris |
| 2017 | Master of None | Madeleines friend | Episode; First Date |
| 2017 | Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt | Pastor Denise | Episode; Kimmy Goes to Church |
| 2017 | Odd Mom Out | Pam Tinkler | Episode; Jury Doody |
| 2015-2017 | Blue Bloods | Emile Cooper | 7 episodes |
| 2017 | SMILF | Romero | Episode; Chocolate Pudding & a Cooler of Gatorade |
| 2018 | Orange Is the New Black | Parenting Class Mom | Episode; State of the Uterus |
| 2018 | Grey's Anatomy | Michelle Williams | Episode; Flowers Grow Out Of My Grave |
| 2018 | NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service | Lanny Peete | Episode; Tailing Angie |
| 2019 | The Rookie | Broke Tenant | Episode; Redwood |
| 2019 | Blindspot | Colonel Anne Hecker | Episode; Though This Be Madness, Yet There Is Method In't |
| 2019 | High Maintenance | Lauryn | Episode; Payday |
| 2019 | The OA | Tess | Episode; Angel of Death |
| 2020 | Steven Universe Future | Bismuth | 3 episodes |
| 2020-2023 | The Chi | Dre | 32 episodes |
| 2022-2025 | Power Book IV: Force | USA Stacy Marks | 16 episodes |
Untitled
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Walking Dead: Michonne | Donna | |
| 2019 | Steven Universe: Unleash the Light | Bismuth | |
| 2022 | Horizon Forbidden West | Harlem |
References
- ^ "A one on one with Miriam A. Hyman". philasun.com. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
- ^ "Actress and musician Miriam A. Hyman talks performing in 'Richard II' and recording new EP while making 'The Chi'". amny.com. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
- ^ "What Miriam A. Hyman Has Been Doing Since Leaving Blue Bloods". looper.com. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
- ^ "Why Miriam A. Hyman Never Stops Pushing". hardcorehumanism.com. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
- ^ "The Chi: The Real Reason Behind Dre's Abrupt Exit From The Show". screenrant.com. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
- ^ "Miriam A. Hyman, Carmela Zumbado, Manuel Eduardo Ramierz & Adrienne Walker join Season 2 of Power Book IV: Force". blackfilmandtv.com. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
- ^ "Entertainment Spotlight: Miriam A. Hyman, The Chi". tumblr.com. Retrieved September 21, 2025.