Carla Gugino
Acting Born Aug 29, 1971 Sarasota, Florida, USA 128 credits
Biography
Carla Gugino is an American actress born on August 29, 1971, in Sarasota, Florida, USA. She began her acting career with early roles in films such as Troop Beverly Hills and This Boy's Life. Gugino gained wider recognition for her starring roles in the Spy Kids trilogy, Sin City, Night at the Museum, American Gangster, and Watchmen. She has also appeared in various other films including Snake Eyes, Son in Law, Righteous Kill, Sucker Punch, Mr. Popper's Penguins, San Andreas, Gerald's Game, Gunpowder Milkshake, and Lisa Frankenstein. In addition to her film work, Gugino has starred in the crime drama series Karen Sisco.
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Career overview
Carla Gugino is an American actress born on August 29, 1971, in Sarasota, Florida. She began her acting career with early roles in films such as Troop Beverly Hills and This Boy's Life. Gugino's subsequent performances in Son in Law and Snake Eyes helped establish her as a rising talent in the industry.
Gugino's breakthrough came with her starring roles in the Spy Kids trilogy, which ran from 2001 to 2003. Her performances in Sin City, Night at the Museum, American Gangster, and Righteous Kill further solidified her reputation as a versatile actress. She also appeared in notable films such as Watchmen, Sucker Punch, Mr. Popper's Penguins, San Andreas, Gerald's Game, and Gunpowder Milkshake.
In addition to her film work, Gugino has also made appearances in television series, including the crime drama Karen Sisco. Her extensive body of work showcases her ability to adapt to a wide range of genres and roles. Throughout her career, Gugino has demonstrated her talent and range as a talented and accomplished actress.
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Kate Siegel
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Idris Elba
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Rahul Kohli
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Samantha Sloyan
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Oliver Jackson-Cohen
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Alexa PenaVega
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Daryl Sabara
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Antonio Banderas
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Alan Cumming
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Career timeline
The Exorcist: Martyrs
LockboxThe Adventures of Cliff Booth
Heads of StateThe Life of ChuckThe Friend
Rock, Paper, ScissorsOrion and the DarkThe Girls on the BusLisa Frankenstein
The Fall of the House of Usher
The Jennifer Hudson ShowLeopard Skin
Zack Snyder's Justice LeagueMidnight MassGunpowder MilkshakeWith/In Volume 2Watch on the Rhine
The Haunting of Bly Manor
JettJett · Executive Producer
The Haunting of Hill HouseElizabeth Harvest
ManhuntThe Space Between UsGerald's Game
Batman v Superman: Dawn of JusticeRoadiesWolvesBling
Wayward PinesSan Andreas
Match
Man of SteelDoubt
Hotel NoirPolitical Animals
New GirlSucker PunchNew Year's EveMr. Popper's PenguinsGirl Walks Into a Bar
JustifiedFasterTell-TaleTell-Tale · ProducerTell-Tale · Idea
WatchmenRace to Witch MountainThe UnbornWomen in TroubleUnder the Hood
Righteous Kill
CalifornicationAmerican GangsterRise: Blood HunterThe LookoutEven Money
Night at the Museum
The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonSin CityThresholdThe Life Coach
Entourage
Jimmy Kimmel Live!The Ellen DeGeneres ShowSpy Kids 3-D: Game OverKaren SiscoThe Singing Detective
Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost DreamsJet Li Is 'The One'The Jimmy Show
Spy KidsThe OneThe Center of the WorldA Better TomorrowMermaid Chronicles Part 1: She Creature
The Late Late Show with Craig KilbornA Season for Miracles
Snake EyesJadedJudas KissJudas Kiss · Co-Producer
The ViewLoveLife
Full filmography
- The Exorcist: Martyrs (2027)
- Lockbox (2026)
- The Adventures of Cliff Booth (2026)
- Heads of State (2025) as VP Elizabeth Kirk
- The Life of Chuck (2025) as News and Commercial Voice (voice)
- The Friend (2025) as Elaine
- Rock, Paper, Scissors (2024) as Detective Wishowski (voice)
- Orion and the Dark (2024) as Orion's Mom (voice)
- The Girls on the Bus (2024) as Grace Gordon Greene
- Lisa Frankenstein (2024) as Janet
- The Fall of the House of Usher (2023) as Verna
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self
- Leopard Skin (2022) as Alba Fontana
- Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) as Ship Voice (voice)
- Midnight Mass (2021) as Judge
- Gunpowder Milkshake (2021) as Madeleine
- With/In Volume 2 (2021) as (segment "Twenty Questions")
- Watch on the Rhine (2021) as Sara
- The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020) as The Storyteller
- Jett (2019) as Daisy 'Jett' Kowalski
- Jett (2019) Executive Producer
- The Haunting of Hill House (2018) as Olivia Crain
- Elizabeth Harvest (2018) as Claire
- Manhunt (2017) as Kathy Scruggs
- The Space Between Us (2017) as Kendra Wyndham
- Gerald's Game (2017) as Jessie
- Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) as Ship Voice (voice)
- Roadies (2016) as Shelli Anderson
- Wolves (2016) as Jenny Keller
- Bling (2016) as Catherine (voice)
- Wayward Pines (2015) as Kate Hewson
- San Andreas (2015) as Emma Gaines
- Match (2014) as Lisa Davis
- Man of Steel (2013) as Kelor (voice)
- Doubt (2013) as Linda Chapman
- Hotel Noir (2012) as Hanna Click
- Political Animals (2012) as Susan Berg
- New Girl (2011) as Emma
- Sucker Punch (2011) as Dr. Vera Gorski
- New Year's Eve (2011) as Spiritual Dr. Morriset
- Mr. Popper's Penguins (2011) as Amanda
- Girl Walks Into a Bar (2011) as Francine Driver
- I Melt with You (2011) as Laura
- The Mighty Macs (2011) as Cathy Rush
- Elektra Luxx (2011) as Elektra Luxx
- Hide (2011) as D.D. Warren
- Justified (2010) as Karen Goodall
- Faster (2010) as Cicero
- Tell-Tale (2010) as Femme Fatale
- Tell-Tale (2010) Producer
- Tell-Tale (2010) Idea
- Every Day (2010) as Robin
- Watchmen (2009) as Sally Jupiter / Silk Spectre
- Race to Witch Mountain (2009) as Dr. Alex Friedman
- The Unborn (2009) as Janet Beldon
- Women in Trouble (2009) as Elektra Luxx
- Under the Hood (2009) as Sally Jupiter
- Story Within a Story: The Books of Watchmen (2009)
- The Phenomenon: The Comic That Changed Comics (2009)
- Sparks (2009) as Robin
- Apocrypha (2009) as Woman
- Righteous Kill (2008) as Karen Corelli
- Californication (2007) as Abby Rhodes
- American Gangster (2007) as Laurie Roberts
- Rise: Blood Hunter (2007) as Eve
- The Lookout (2007) as Janet
- Even Money (2007) as Veronica
- Night at the Museum (2006) as Rebecca
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) as Self
- Sin City (2005) as Lucille
- Threshold (2005) as Dr. Molly Anne Caffrey
- The Life Coach (2005) as Carla
- Entourage (2004) as Amanda Daniels
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003) as Ingrid Cortez
- Karen Sisco (2003) as Karen Sisco
- The Singing Detective (2003) as Betty Dark / Hooker
- Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (2002) as Ingrid Cortez
- Jet Li Is 'The One' (2002) as Self
- The Jimmy Show (2002) as Annie
- Spy Kids (2001) as Ingrid Cortez
- The One (2001) as T.K. Law / Massie Walsh
- The Center of the World (2001) as Jerri
- A Better Tomorrow (2001) as Giulia DeLuca
- Mermaid Chronicles Part 1: She Creature (2001) as Lily
- The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (1999) as Self
- A Season for Miracles (1999) as Emilie Thompson
- Snake Eyes (1998) as Julia Costello
- Jaded (1998) as Megan 'Meg' Harris
- Judas Kiss (1998) as Coco Chavez
- Judas Kiss (1998) Co-Producer
- The View (1997) as Self
- LoveLife (1997) as Amy
- Spin City (1996) as Ashley Schaeffer (archive footage)
- Spin City (1996) as Ashley Schaeffer
- Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (1996) as Delilah (voice)
- Michael (1996) as Bride
- The War at Home (1996) as Melissa
- Wedding Bell Blues (1996) as Violet
- The Buccaneers (1995) as Nan St. George
- Miami Rhapsody (1995) as Leslie
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Gina Simon
- Rebel Highway (1994) as Leann Morris
- Motorcycle Gang (1994) as Leann Morris
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- This Boy's Life (1993) as Norma
- Son in Law (1993) as Rebecca Warner
- Red Hot (1993) as Valentina
- Murder Without Motive: The Edmund Perry Story (1992) as Allison Connors
- A Private Matter (1992) as Mary Beth
- Ferris Bueller (1990) as Ann Peyson
- American Dreamer (1990)
- Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael (1990) as Young Roxy
- Quantum Leap (1989) as Michelle Temple Cutter
- Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989) as Sara Newman
- Troop Beverly Hills (1989) as Chica Barnfell
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- The Wonder Years (1988) as Sandy
- Good Morning, Miss Bliss (1988) as Karen
- ALF (1986) as Laura
- Falcon Crest (1981) as Sydney St. James
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Presenter
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Emilie Thompson
- Vivien & The Florist as Vivien Leigh
- Callback
- Billings
- Night Electricity