Carra Patterson
Carra Patterson | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Carra Patterson is an American actress.
Life and career[edit]
Patterson was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida.[1] Her mother was only 16 when she was born.[2] She graduated from the New York University Tisch School of the Arts and later began appearing in off-Broadway productions.[3] She made her big screen debut appearing in an supporting role in the 2010 romantic comedy-drama film, Why Did I Get Married Too?. In 2012 she made her Broadway debut in Manhattan Theatre Club production of Wit starring Cynthia Nixon.[4] She later performed in off-Broadway productions of Luck of the Irish, Significant Other and By the Way, Meet Vera Stark.[3] In 2017 she starred in August Wilson's play Jitney.[5]
In 2015, Patterson appeared in the biographical drama film Straight Outta Compton directed by F. Gary Gray. On television, she made guest appearances on The Good Wife, Blue Bloods, Elementary and Instinct. From 2017 to 2018 she was a regular cast member in the E! drama series, The Arrangement. In 2020 she played Josephine Baker in an episode of HBO series, Lovecraft Country.[6] In 2021, Patterson starred in the Disney+ action comedy series, Turner & Hooch.[7] The series was canceled after one season.[8] In 2023, Patterson played civil rights leader Coretta Scott King in the n biographical drama film, Rustin directed by George C. Wolfe.[9][10] Later in 2023 she was cast opposite Carrie Preston in the CBS comedy-drama series, Elsbeth.[11]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Why Did I Get Married Too? | Kelly | |
| 2013 | Out There | Kim | Short film |
| 2015 | Straight Outta Compton | Tomica Wright | |
| 2016 | How to Tell You're a Douchebag | Grace | |
| 2017 | Ambition's Debt | Calpurnia | |
| 2020 | The Subject | Marley Reed | |
| 2020 | A Storybook Ending | Claudia | Short film |
| 2021 | The Snakes | Erica | Short film |
| 2023 | Rustin | Coretta Scott King |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Good Wife | Bartender | Episode: "We, the Juries" |
| 2014 | Blue Bloods | Officer Dolores Munoz | Episode: "Under the Gun" |
| 2015 | Elementary | Jessa | Episode: "The Eternity Injection" |
| 2016 | Bloodline | Assistant | Episode: "Part 14" |
| 2017-2018 | The Arrangement | Shaun | 20 episodes |
| 2019 | Instinct | Amber | Episode: "One-of-a-Kind" |
| 2019 | Prodigal Son | Tally | Episode: "Pied-A-Terre" |
| 2020 | Lovecraft Country | Josephine Baker | Episode: "I Am." |
| 2021 | Turner & Hooch | Jessica Baxter | 12 episodes |
| 2023 | Servant | Suzy | Episodes: "Boo" and "Neighbors" |
| 2024–present | Elsbeth | Kaya Blanke | Series regular |
References[edit]
- ^ Milheim, Russ (March 1, 2024). "Who Is Carra Patterson? 5 Things to Know About Elsbeth's Kaya Blanke Actress". The Direct.
- ^ Company, Roundabout Theatre. "Interview With Actress Carra Patterson". BroadwayWorld.com.
- ^ a b "Carra Patterson: Credits, Bio, News & More | Broadway World". www.broadwayworld.com.
- ^ "Wit – Broadway Play – Original | IBDB". www.ibdb.com.
- ^ "Jitney – Broadway Play – Original | IBDB". www.ibdb.com.
- ^ "Josephine Baker Was Just the Mentor Hippolyta Needed in 'Lovecraft Country'". Esquire. September 28, 2020.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 26, 2020). "'Turner & Hooch': Lyndsy Fonseca & Carra Patterson To Star In TV Series Reboot For Disney+".
- ^ "Disney+ Cancels Major Fan-Favorite Series After Only One Season". TV Shows.
- ^ "Aml Ameen, CCH Pounder, Michael Potts, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Carra Patterson, & Adrienne Warren Added To 'Rustin' Cast". BlackFilmandTV.com.
- ^ "TIFF 2023 reviews: two approaches to biopics, one unclassifiable musical". So Sumi. September 18, 2023.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 3, 2023). "'Elsbeth': Wendell Pierce & Carra Patterson Join Carrie Preston In CBS' 'Good Wife' Offshoot Pilot".