Meryl Hathaway - Actor Profile

Meryl Hathaway

Acting
Updated: May 17, 2026
5Total Films
6.5 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 4, 1982
Birth Place: Rockville, Maryland, U.S.

About Meryl Hathaway

Meryl Hathaway is an actress, writer, director and improviser from Rockville, Maryland. She got her start professionally in over 30 national commercials, later appearing in videos for Funny or Die, College Humor and UCB Comedy. Best known as playing Brittany, Eleanor's roommate, in Mike Schur's hit "The Good Place", and as Andie Tate in the return of HBO's iconic "The Comeback" opposite Lisa Kudrow. She has performed live improv and scripted comedy alongside Steve Carrell, Shaquille O'Neil, Eliza Dushku, Alan Tudyk, Rob Delaney, Michael Ian Black, Andy Buckley, Jamie Denbo, John Ross Bowie, Jordan Black and Mayim Bialik. She created several web series projects and produced her self-written SAG short film, "It's Your Call" opposite friend Tyler Labine (New Amsterdam, Reaper, Dirk Gently, Deadbeat) with an all-female camera department and female director, which played at both the Palm Springs International ShortFest and HollyShorts in 2019. Screwed for life on Google because of casting of "The Devil Wears Prada".

Meryl Hathaway Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Meryl Hathaway reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 5 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Meryl Hathaway's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 40% of Meryl Hathaway's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains It's Complicated, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Meryl Hathaway Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Meryl Hathaway's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Meryl Hathaway has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2019 Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times" Understudy Gloria / Understudy Teresa Average Similar →
2019 It's Your Call - Hit Similar →
2016 Dean Alissa Average Similar →
2009 It's Complicated Bakery Server (uncredited) Hit Similar →
N/A GRQ the Movie Grace Flop Similar →

Meryl Hathaway - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Meryl Hathaway?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Meryl Hathaway is "It's Complicated" with a rating of 6.5/10.

How many movies has Meryl Hathaway acted in?

Meryl Hathaway has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Meryl Hathaway?

Other notable films include "It's Your Call", "Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times"", and "Dean".

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