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Carra Patterson
Birth Place:St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S
Occupation:Actress
Yearsactive:2008–present

Carra Patterson is an American actress.

Life and career

Patterson was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida.[1] Her mother was 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

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010Why Did I Get Married Too?Kelly
2013Out ThereKimShort film
2015Straight Outta ComptonTomica Wright
2016How to Tell You're a DouchebagGrace
2017Ambition's DebtCalpurnia
2020The SubjectMarley Reed
2020A Storybook EndingClaudiaShort film
2021The SnakesEricaShort film
2023RustinCoretta Scott King

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2014The Good WifeBartenderEpisode: "We, the Juries"
2014Blue BloodsOfficer Dolores Munoz Episode: "Under the Gun"
2015ElementaryJessaEpisode: "The Eternity Injection"
2016BloodlineAssistantEpisode: "Part 14"
2017-2018The ArrangementShaun20 episodes
2019InstinctAmberEpisode: "One-of-a-Kind"
2019Prodigal SonTallyEpisode: "Pied-A-Terre"
2020Lovecraft CountryJosephine BakerEpisode: "I Am."
2021Turner & HoochJessica Baxter12 episodes
2023ServantSuzyEpisodes: "Boo" and "Neighbors"
2024–presentElsbethKaya BlankeSeries regular

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Who Is Carra Patterson? 5 Things to Know About Elsbeth's Kaya Blanke Actress. Russ. Milheim. March 1, 2024. The Direct.
  2. Web site: Interview With Actress Carra Patterson. Roundabout Theatre. Company. BroadwayWorld.com.
  3. Web site: Carra Patterson: Credits, Bio, News & More | Broadway World. www.broadwayworld.com.
  4. Web site: Wit – Broadway Play – Original | IBDB. www.ibdb.com.
  5. Web site: Jitney – Broadway Play – Original | IBDB. www.ibdb.com.
  6. Web site: Josephine Baker Was Just the Mentor Hippolyta Needed in 'Lovecraft Country'. September 28, 2020. Esquire.
  7. Web site: ‘Turner & Hooch’: Lyndsy Fonseca & Carra Patterson To Star In TV Series Reboot For Disney+. Nellie. Andreeva. February 26, 2020.
  8. Web site: Disney+ Cancels Major Fan-Favorite Series After Only One Season. TV Shows.
  9. Web site: Aml Ameen, CCH Pounder, Michael Potts, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Carra Patterson, & Adrienne Warren Added To ‘Rustin’ Cast. BlackFilmandTV.com.
  10. Web site: TIFF 2023 reviews: two approaches to biopics, one unclassifiable musical. September 18, 2023. So Sumi.
  11. Web site: ‘Elsbeth’: Wendell Pierce & Carra Patterson Join Carrie Preston In CBS’ ‘Good Wife’ Offshoot Pilot. Nellie. Andreeva. March 3, 2023.