Carson Elrod
- Known For
- Acting
- Active Years
- 2000–2019 (20 Years)
- Total Credits
- 12 credits in database
Biography
Carson Elrod is an actor, organizer, and advocate born in Topeka, Kansas. He holds degrees in history and theatre from the University of Kansas and earned an MFA from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts Graduate Acting Program. He has also studied improvisation and performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade, IOWest, and The Peoples Improv. As a professional actor, his screen credits include Wedding Crashers, Kissing Jessica Stein, Elementary, Person of Interest, Evil, 30 Rock, The Good Fight, and Medium. In addition to his screen and stage work, he co-founded the 2014 Fair Wage On Stage campaign, which secured up to eighty-three percent increases in wages for Off-Broadway Actor Equity workers, and serves as a co-founder, director of coalitions, and director of strategic relationships for Be An Arts Hero.
Career overview
Carson Elrod is an actor, organizer, and advocate who was born in Topeka, Kansas. He earned degrees in history and theatre from the University of Kansas and holds a Master of Fine Arts from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts Graduate Acting Program. In addition to his formal education, he has studied improvisation and performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade, IOWest, and The Peoples Improv.
His professional acting work spans film, television, and theatre. His film credits include Wedding Crashers and Kissing Jessica Stein. On television, he has appeared in programs such as Elementary, Person of Interest, Evil, 30 Rock, The Good Fight, and Medium. His career also encompasses Broadway, Off-Broadway, and touring productions.
Beyond his performance work, Elrod is active in advocacy and organizing within the arts. In 2014, he co-founded the Fair Wage On Stage campaign, which secured wage increases of up to 83 percent for Off-Broadway Actors' Equity workers. He serves as the director of coalitions and director of strategic relationships for Be An Arts Hero and resides in Brooklyn, New York.
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Full Filmography
12 titles- Evil (2019) as Larry Bibb
- The Good Fight (2017) as Josiah
- The Good Fight (2017) as Visitor
- Elementary (2012) as Rueben Drexel
- Person of Interest (2011) as Todd
- 30 Rock (2006) as Travis
- Medium (2005) as Roger
- Wedding Crashers (2005) as Flip
- Married to the Kellys (2003) as Manager
- Kissing Jessica Stein (2002) as Sebastian
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Steve
- Girlfriends (2000) as Dr. Hicks
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Carson Elrod best known for?
Carson Elrod is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Evil (2019), Grandmother's House (1988), Grandmother's House (1988), Party Monster (2003).
How many credits does Carson Elrod have?
Carson Elrod has accumulated over 12 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2000 to 2019.
What is Carson Elrod's background in cinema and television?
Carson Elrod is an actor, organizer, and advocate born in Topeka, Kansas. He holds degrees in history and theatre from the University of Kansas and earned an MFA from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts Graduate Acting Program. He has also studied improvisation and performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade, ...
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