Susan Aiko "Suzy" Nakamura (born December 2, 1968; height 5' 4" (1,63 m)) is an American actress. She starred opposite Ted Danson in the ABC sitcom Help Me Help You. Nakamura has also had many guest appearances on American sitcoms such as According to Jim, Half and Half, 8 Simple Rules, Curb Your Enthusiasm and How I Met Your Mother and had a recurring role in the early seasons of the drama The West Wing as assistant to the Sam Seaborn character. She is an alumna of The Second City improvisational comedy troupe. Her first film role was as a troubled teen in Rea Tajiri's Strawberry Fields, shot in her hometown of Chicago in 1994.
Known For
Pinocchio and the Water of Life
Dr. Wushi (voice)
2025
Fireflies in the Dusk
Dr. Abbott
2025
Knox Goes Away
Detective Emily Ikari
2024
Hangman
2023
Luck
Social Worker (voice)
2022
Station 19
Susan · (1 episode)
2018
Daisy Winters
Kathy Takada
2017
Snowfall
Irene Abe · (1 episode)
2017
Funeral Day
Wendy
2016
Pony
Claudia
2014
Afternoon Delight
Meredith
2013
Free Samples
Neighbor
2013
Tuna
Sandy
2013
The Little Engine That Could
Teacher (voice)
2011
Held Up
Jan
2010
Harmony and Me
Doctor
2010
The Middle
Beth · (1 episode)
2009
Modern Family
Dr. Miura · (2 episodes)
2009
Castle
Jennifer Wong · (1 episode)
2009
Spy School
Mrs. Bleckner
2008
Private Practice
Margaret Delhom · (1 episode)
2007
Evan Almighty
Staffer
2007
American Zombie
Judy
2007
For Your Consideration
First AC
2006
Help Me Help You
Inger · (13 episodes)
2006
How I Met Your Mother
Mrs. Kirby · (1 episode)
2005
Bones
Carrie Turner · (1 episode)
2005
The 40 Year Old Virgin
Speed Dater (uncredited)
2005
Must Love Dogs
Mai
2005
DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story
Gordon's Wife
2004
All of Us
(1 episode)
2003
Malibu's Most Wanted
Reporter
2003
Abby
(1 episode)
2003
Half & Half
Tina · (10 episodes)
2002
Stark Raving Mad
Betty Shin
2002
Barrier Device
Serena
2002
According to Jim
Yoki Hirasaki · (1 episode)
2001
Timecode
Connie Ling
2000
8MM
Computer Wizard
1999
Treasure Island
Yo-Ji
1999
The King of Queens
Molly · (1 episode)
1998
Deep Impact
Jenny's Assistant
1998
Strawberry Fields
Irene
1997
Men Seeking Women
Cassie
1997
All Signs of Death
Lei
Above the Line
Mary
Exploding Kittens
Abbie (voice) · (9 episodes)
2024
Kiff
Judge Judegey (voice) · (1 episode)
2023
We Baby Bears
Kasa-Obake (voice) · (4 episodes)
2022
Inside Job
Tamiko Ridley (voice) · (7 episodes)
2021
Madagascar: A Little Wild
Additional Voices (voice) · (1 episode)
2020
Close Enough
Mrs. Hashima (voice) · (1 episode)
2020
Avenue 5
Iris Kimura · (17 episodes)
2020
Harley Quinn
Realtor (voice) · (1 episode)
2019
Dead to Me
Karen · (7 episodes)
2019
Tacoma FD
Linda Price · (3 episodes)
2019
The Neighborhood
Dr. Chen · (1 episode)
2018
9JKL
Casting Director · (1 episode)
2017
Dr. Ken
Allison Park · (44 episodes)
2015
Togetherness
Xan · (1 episode)
2015
black-ish
Dr. Ima · (2 episodes)
2014
Bad Teacher
Mrs. Hu · (1 episode)
2014
The Goldbergs
Dave Kim's Mom · (1 episode)
2013
The Goldbergs
Mrs. Kim · (3 episodes)
2013
Liv and Maddie
Tammy · (1 episode)
2013
Elementary
Dr. Bridget Tanaka · (1 episode)
2012
Go On
Yolanda · (22 episodes)
2012
Veep
Anna · (3 episodes)
2012
Whole Day Down
Saint Anne · (6 episodes)
2011
Bob's Burgers
Yuki (voice) · (1 episode)
2011
Bob's Burgers
Yuki Kojima (voice) · (1 episode)
2011
Men of a Certain Age
Elissa · (2 episodes)
2009
Archer
Doctor Spencer (voice) · (1 episode)
2009
Archer
Ikari (voice) · (1 episode)
2009
10 Things I Hate About You
(4 episodes)
2009
The Mentalist
Dr. Fox · (1 episode)
2008
In Plain Sight
FBI Special Agent Dana Taylor · (1 episode)
2008
Back to You
Ginger Ko · (2 episodes)
2007
The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman
(1 episode)
2006
My Name Is Earl
Phyllis Woohoo · (1 episode)
2005
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Tabitha · (1 episode)
2005
Grey's Anatomy
Jenn Smith · (1 episode)
2005
Good Morning, Miami
Carol · (1 episode)
2002
8 Simple Rules
Mrs. Krupp · (2 episodes)
2002
Imagine That
Rina Oh · (7 episodes)
2002
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Assistant Manager · (4 episodes)
2000
Daddio
Holly Martin · (18 episodes)
2000
The West Wing
Cathy · (9 episodes)
1999
Family Guy
Kenji Mifune (voice) · (1 episode)
1999
Two Guys and a Girl
Jessica · (1 episode)
1998
The Closer
(10 episodes)
1998
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Martha · (1 episode)
1951