Joelle Carter

Birth Name:

Joelle Marie Carter

Birth Place:

Thomasville, Georgia, United States

Profession

Actress, Producer, Soundtrack

Attended Augusta State University on a swimming and cross-country scholarship
Made her acting debut on an episode of the TV series "Law & Order" in 1996
Was originally a model in New York with Elite Model Management and Wilhelmina Models before she began doing commercials
Quote: "(On "Justified"): "One of the main reasons why I love this character and the way they write her is that she doesn't really have any apologies for herself or what she's doing․""
Quote: "(On acting classes): "It's like therapy because you get to learn a lot about yourself, if it's the right teacher․ You're putting yourself up there in front of people, and it takes a lot of the intimidation of everyday away․""
Best known for her role as Ava Crowder in "Justified" and as Penny Hardwick in "High Fidelity․"
Founded the production company Blarma with her husband, producer and cinematographer Andy Bates
Was the producer of the 2006 documentary film "Altered by Elvis" and the 2014 short film "Buddy․"

2015Critics' Choice TV Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated

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