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Carla Gugino Biography

Birth Name:Carla N. Gugino

Birth Place:Sarasota, Florida, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Participated in the Ice Bucket Challenge to help raise money for the ALS Association
  • Is the neice of former "Let's Make a Deal" spokesmodel Carol Merrill
  • Started out as a model in New York at the age of 15
  • Made her film debut in "Troop Beverly Hills․"
  • Quote: "(On fame): "One of the most important things for an actor is to observe humanity, and if you can't come to a place like this [restaurant] and sit here, your acting suffers for it․""
  • Quote: "If you're an actor who loves acting, you frankly should do it in as many opportunities as you get․"
  • Appeared in the 2004 revival of the play "After The Fall" on Broadway

Awards

  • 1999Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Supporting Actress - Suspense: nominated
  • 2005Golden Schmoes-Best T&A of the Year: nominated
  • 2006Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2007OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2008Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2008EDA Special Mention Award-Most Egregious Age Difference Between the Leading Man and the Love Interest: nominated
  • 2009Scream Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2011Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Action: nominated
  • 2015LAIFF January Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2017Fright Meter Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 2017The BAM Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2018iHorror Award-Best Actress - Horror Film: winner
  • 2019Saturn Award-Best Actress in Streaming Presentation: nominated
  • 2019Gold Derby TV Award-Movie/Limited Series Lead Actress: nominated
  • 2019INOCA TV-Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie: nominated
  • 2019OFTA Television Award-Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: nominated
  • 2019OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: nominated
  • 2024Astra TV Award-Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie: nominated
  • 2024CCA Super Award-Best Actress in a Horror Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie: nominated
  • 2024CCA Super Award-Best Villain in a Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie: nominated