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Michelle Krusiec

Michelle Krusiec

Actor, also producer · Born October 2, 1974 (52) · Taiwan

Michelle J. Krusiec born October 2, 1974 in Taiwan, is an American actress. Krusiec's big break through came when she was recruited to be one of six globe-trotting travel reporters for the Discovery Channel new series called Travelers. Along with Barbara Alvarez, Robin Kipp, Pearce Bunting, Patrick Michael, Foster Soloman, and later Lisa Clark, the show became an instant hit on the Discovery channel. Krusiec played the eighteen year-old Molly O'Brien in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode "Time's Orphan". Krusiec is a Best Actress nominee in the Golden Horse Film Festival for her performance in a U.S. independent film Saving Face (2005), in which she plays a Chinese American lesbian juggling the demands of her girlfriend and widowed mother. She also appeared in The Mind of the Married Man as Sachiko, the massage parlor girl who gives "happy endings." She co-starred in the NBC Saturday morning sitcom One World and also played the role of Exquisite Woo on Popular. She played Mei-Ling Hwa Darling, one of the Darling family's daughters-in-law in ABC's highly-publicized dramedy, Dirty Sexy Money.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
October 2, 1974 (52)
From
Taiwan
Works as
Actor, also producer
Titles
54 on MovieCove · 78 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 64 days to Oct 27Down 26% in 30 days

What are Michelle Krusiec's films like?

Across their 17 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Drama7 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 27th percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 69th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Documentary2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 63rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Documentary movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
26%
Self
25%
Morality
22%
Survival
13%
Power
6%
Ideas
6%
Society
2%
Family bonds5 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity5 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGuilt2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 17 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 8 · Serious 2 · Dark 7

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 14 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 1 · Charged 13 · Intense 3

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 10 · Shifting 6 · Whiplash 1

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 10 · Some laughs 5 · Funny 2

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 7 · Even-paced 10 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 7 · Engaged 7 · Full focus 3

Open-ended: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their open-ended movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

A split, not a type: Resolved 9 · Open-ended 6 · Ambiguous 2

Roles they play

9 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 3 of 9 analyzed roles.

Ally
3 of 9
Hero
2 of 9
Mentor
2 of 9
Herald
1 of 9
Shapeshifter
1 of 9
Show the 9 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
6
Contemplative
7
Hopeful
8
Dread
5
Melancholic
5
Other
15

How their films linger

Thought-provoking9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy5
  • Bittersweet8
  • Ambiguous4

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Michelle Krusiec's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 46 of their 54 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Michelle Krusiec's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

78 credits, 54 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Good American Family(2025)

    Show 2 episodes · as Dr. Marena Perkins

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all shows

  • Tiger Mom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Suki Lai

  • Float(2023)

    as Rachel Liu

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • A Million Miles Away(2023)

    as Miss Young

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • American Girl: Corinne Tan(2023)

    as Judy Fang

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Picture Day (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Ayn

  • Nian (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Director · Writer

  • The Disappearance of Mrs. Wu(2021)

    as Mary Wu Carter

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Nian (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Director

  • They Live in the Grey(2022)

    as Claire Yang

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • The Bone Box(2020)

    Producer · as Elodie

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Hollywood(2020)

    Show 7 episodes · as Anna May Wong

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all shows

  • The Enemy Within(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Kathy Hong

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all shows

  • 20 Weeks(2017)

    as Dr. Chen

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • The Resident(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Grace Soriano

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Shooter(2016)

    Show 4 episodes · as Lin Johnson

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • The Unbidden (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Young Lauren

  • The Invitation(2015)

    as Gina

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Damien (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Fumika Eiko

  • Supergirl(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Natalie Hawkings

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all shows

  • Four of Hearts(2013)

    as Christy

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • This Last Lonely Place (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as VA Doctor

  • Getting On(2013)

    Show 2 episodes · as Andrea Conrad

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • Knife Fight(2012)

    as Shannon Haung

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Longmire(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Shiori Igawa

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Shuffle(2011)

    as One night stand/Kevin's mother

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Sunset Stories (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Nova

  • Touch(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Lanny Cheong

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all shows

  • The River Murders(2011)

    as Sung Li

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Take Me Home(2011)

    as Suzanne

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Blue Bloods(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Nancy Wakefield

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Hawaii Five-0(2010)

    Show 5 episodes · as Michelle Shioma

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • Zoom Hunting (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Cheating Man's Wife

  • The Locksmith (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Monique

  • Community(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Wu Mei

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Far North (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Anja

  • Fringe(2008)

    Show 3 episodes · as Nadine Park

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Henry Poole Is Here(2008)

    as Young Nurse

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • The Secret Life of the American Teenager(2008)

    Show 6 episodes · as Emily

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all shows

  • What Happens in Vegas(2008)

    as Chong

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Spaced (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Yumi

  • Live!(2007)

    as Dylan

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Dirty Sexy Money(2007)

    Show 5 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Nanking(2007)

    as Yang Shu Ling

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Fuck(2005)

    as Jane

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Snow Wonder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Joey

  • Criminal Minds(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Mary Tolson

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Weeds(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Helen Chin

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Grey's Anatomy(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Anna Chue

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Cursed(2005)

    as Nosebleed Co-Worker

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • American Dad!(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Hooker / Nurse (voice)

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • CSI: NY(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Lisa Kim

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Saving Face(2004)

    as Wil

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Cold Case (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Kara Dhiet (2004)

  • Duplex(2003)

    as Dr. Kang

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • NCIS(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Agent Maya

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Nip/Tuck(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Mei

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • Daddy Day Care(2003)

    as English Teacher

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd(2003)

    as Ching Chong

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • Sweet Home Alabama(2002)

    as Pan

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Without a Trace(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Ariel · as Call Girl

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • CSI: Miami(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Susan Lee

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • Monk(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Maria

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Pumpkin(2002)

    as Anne Chung

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Special Unit 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Parasite

  • Pursuit of Happiness (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Miko

  • For the Cause(2000)

    as Layton

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • Strong Medicine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Chen-Ling Fong

  • Titus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 6 episodes · as Nancy

  • Popular (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 2 episodes · as Exquisite Woo

  • Providence (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Dong-Lu

  • One World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 39 episodes · as Sui Blake

  • Travelers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 23 episodes · as host

  • Nixon(1995)

    as Student #2

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • ER(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Tong-Ye

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Star Trek: Deep Space Nine(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Older Molly O'Brien

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Happiness Isn't Everything (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Show 1 episode · as Moon

  • Silicon Valley Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Diane Chou

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 78 titles, 76 of them dated from 1993 to 2025; peak year 2003.

Biggest box office

What Happens in Vegas (2008)

$219M worldwide

Highest rated

Saving Face (2004)

Midcredits 94th

Most popular right now

What Happens in Vegas (2008)

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19932025

Peak 2003 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Top draw in 2 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting76 of 78: 76 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score62ndDirecting2 of 78: 1 only directing, 1 with another roleWriting1 of 78: 0 only writing, 1 with another role

By decade

1990s7 · acting2000s35 · acting2010s22 · acting2020s12 · 10 acting · 2 crew

Billing

usually 9th · top billed in 0% of 18 roles
020712

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Michelle Krusiec's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 41st percentile, the median of all 27; across their 17 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 55th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

55thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Approval · how many liked their films

46thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Reach · how many have seen their films

70thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Midcredits score across 54 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up19
  • 50th to 74th15
  • 25th to 49th10
  • Below 25th10

Shape of the crowd

24 of their 54 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved9
  • Loved with Detractors1
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser24
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed15

Most divisive · actor

American Girl: Corinne Tan (2023)

93rd percentile spread · 23% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Fringe (2008)

Midcredits 96th · 91% liked

Reviewers score the acting 62/100 in their films, across 13 reviewed titles; fans 72, detractors 36. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Michelle Krusiec's work okay for kids?

Across up to 6 MovieCove titles with content scores, sex & nudity runs heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore4 titlesmedian 50 · moderateMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity6 titles36–70 · median 49 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity4 titlesmedian 56 · moderateMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs4 titlesmedian 37 · moderateMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense3 titlesmedian 26 · mildMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Michelle Krusiec work with?

People who share at least 2 of Michelle Krusiec's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Abigail Disney shares the most, 2.

Producers

Mixed roles