Susan Malick was born in Detroit, Michigan. She left home for New York to model for the iconic Wilhelmina Models in 1999. While working in theater and supporting roles in film and television she went on to attend the Actors Studio in 2005 after a magical chance encounter with Kurt Vonnegut and James Lipton. She has appeared in memorable roles in films such as "Heights" starring Glenn Close, and as Assistand DA in A&E Television's "100 Centre Street" created by the late Sidney Lumet. She has continued her career as Producer for Merchant Ivory's last film "City of Yout Final Destination".