Michelle Hurd

Michelle Hurd has distinguished herself as a versatile actress across stage, film, and television, recognized for impactful roles and her contributions to the entertainment industry. After captivating audiences as Detective Monique Jeffries in ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ from 1999 to 2001, Michelle Hurd went on to establish a versatile career across stage, film, and television. Her impactful performance on ‘Law & Order: SVU,’ co-starring with Christopher Meloni and Mariska Hargitay, was preceded by a notable appearance in a 1997 ‘Law & Order’ episode which caught the attention of producer Dick Wolf. Hurd made her Broadway debut in 1996 in the Stephen Sondheim–George Furth play ‘Getting Away with Murder’ and earned critical acclaim in regional theatre, receiving a Robbie Award and a California Theatre Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama for her role in Richard Greenberg’s ‘The Violet Hour.’ Her early television career also included a main role in ‘Another World’ from 1991 to 1997 and a stint as ADA Reynolds in ‘New York Undercover’ from 1994 to 1995.

More recently, Hurd gained widespread recognition for her critically acclaimed performance as Raffi Musiker in the Paramount Plus series ‘Star Trek: Picard’ from 2020 to 2023, a role that garnered significant fan and critical praise across its three-season run. Her recent film work includes an appearance in the 2020 film ‘Bad Hair’ and the 2023 feature ‘Anyone but You.’ Beyond her distinguished acting career, Michelle Hurd has become an influential figure within SAG-AFTRA, serving as National Vice President of the Los Angeles Local since October 2021. Michelle Hurd’s commitment to the industry extends to her recent election as Secretary-Treasurer of SAG-AFTRA in September 2025, further solidifying her leadership role within the union. Her ongoing work in both acclaimed television productions and her dedicated service to SAG-AFTRA demonstrate her profound impact on the entertainment landscape, positioning her as a respected voice and talent in the industry.