Susan Coyne, man, she’s one of those low-key legends in the TV and film world. You might’ve caught her in Slings and Arrows, which, honestly, is like required viewing for anyone who thinks theater people are too dramatic (spoiler: they are, and the show is hilarious about it). Coyne absolutely nails the vibe—sharp-witted, vulnerable, and just a bit chaotic, all at once. She played a huge role not just on screen but behind the scenes co-creating it, which is wild considering how many layers that show has. Then there’s Mozart in the Jungle, which, yeah, sounds like a fever dream mash-up of classical music and NYC messiness. Coyne’s fingerprints are all over that too—she wrote for it, and the series went on to win a Golden Globe, so, not exactly small potatoes. It’s the kind of show that makes you want to pick up a cello or at least Google what an oboe is. And don’t sleep on The Man Who Invented Christmas. Coyne pops up in that movie, which is all about Charles Dickens having a meltdown while writing A Christmas Carol. It’s got that cozy, slightly manic holiday energy and Coyne fits right in. She’s got this knack for finding the heart in every role, whether she’s in the middle of Shakespearean chaos or Victorian London. Honestly, she’s one of those people where, if you see her name in the credits, you know you’re in for something smart, funny, and a little off-beat.
