Carmella Riley
Known For: Acting
Biography
Carmella has made a career in stage, film, television, commercials and voice over for two decades on both coasts. Born in the suburbs of Chicago, Carmella began studying theater at the age of l2 at the esteemed Piven Theatre Workshop, eventually becoming a teacher. She also studied at the legendary comedy and improv training ground, The Second City. After graduating from Northwestern University,Carmella moved to the East Coast where she appeared in the Oscar nominated film version of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible along with other film and theater productions in Boston and New York. In Los Angeles, Carmella studied voice over with respected coach, Nancy Wolfson and acting with the renowned, Jeff Corey. She has worked in some of the city’s best theaters and is a member of the acclaimed company, The Actor’s Gang. She continues to work steadily in film and television, guest starring in many popular television shows and national commercials. Carmella lives in Los Angeles with a few of her biggest fans–her husband and kids.
Filmography
2022
- Block Party as Joy
2019
2017
- Kidnap as Stephanie
2015
- Superstore as Female Customer
2014
- How to Get Away with Murder as Darlene Thornton
- About a Boy as Gossipy Mom #3
2013
- Brooklyn Nine-Nine as Dr. Gabbie Wince
- Mom as Megan
- The Crazy Ones as Molly
- Monday Mornings as Nurse Gladys Doise
2011
- Revenge as Detective Harris
- Workaholics as Jenna
2009
- Modern Family as Gate Attendant #1
2006
- Pepper Dennis as Eugenie / Tina
2005
- Grey's Anatomy as Dr. Simpson
1998
- Snapped as Friend
1996
- The Crucible as Hannah Brown