Carla Gugino Headshot

Carla Gugino

Birth Place: Sarasota, FL, USA

Get Carla Gugino Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Carla Gugino BIO

CARLA GUGINO Broadway: The Road to Mecca, Desire Under The Elms, After The Fall. Off-Broadway: Suddenly Last Summer. Film: Spy Kids series, New Year’s Eve, Race To Witch Mountain, American Gangster, Night at the Museum. TV: New Girl, Political Animals, Californication, Entourage, Karen Sisco, Chicago Hope, Spin City.

Gugino performed in the Roundabout Theatre Company play After the Fall opposite Peter Krause. In late 2006, she appeared in an Off-Broadway production of Tennessee Williams' Suddenly Last Summer opposite Blythe Danner.From January 17 to February 17, 2009, Gugino starred as Abby in Eugene O'Neill's Desire Under the Elms at the Goodman Theater in Chicago, Illinois.That April, she received an Outer Critics Circle Award nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Play for her performance in Desire Under the Elms. Later, in November of that year, she appeared as a pornographic actress in the comedy film Women in Trouble, which spawned a sequel in 2010, Elektra Luxx, titled after her character.

Gugino also starred as the lead character in the crime drama series Karen Sisco (2003), the science fiction series Threshold (2005–2006), the supernatural horror series The Haunting of Hill House (2018), and the crime drama series Jett (2019), and also appeared in The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020).

Carla Gugino Photos

Carla Gugino STAGE CREDITS

[Williamstown, MA (Regional)]
Williamstown Theater Festival Production, 2020
Stella

[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theatre Company Off-Broadway Premiere, 2020
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Barrow Street Theatricals Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Guest Performer

[Broadway]
Roundabout Production, 2012
Elsa

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Abbie Putnam

[Off-Broadway]
2006
Catharine Holly

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2004
Maggie


Carla Gugino Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Carla Gugino, Desire Under the Elms

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Carla Gugino, Suddenly Last Summer

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Carla Gugino, After the Fall


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2005 - Performance

Carla Gugino, After the Fall

Carla Gugino Videos

Carla Gugino News


Carla Gugino In Talks to Star in Drama from Sebastian Gutierrez


In a new report, it has been announced that actress Carla Gugino is circling a new project from director, partner, and frequent collaborator Sebastian Gutierrez. The upcoming film, titled Night Electricity, is an indie, psychological drama with 'thriller elements' and will be directed by Gutierrez, who also penned the script. Gugino would be one of four female leads in the film, which will be will be produced by David Lancaster.

Mark Ruffalo and Jessica Hecht to Star in IRONWEED at BAM


On May 17th BAM will present IRONWEED: An Evening of Art & Humanity, based on William Kennedy’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Watch GIRLS5EVA Sing on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW


Sara, Busy, Paula and Renée tell Jennifer about their connection before they were cast in “Girls5eva” and Renée opens up about getting through a tough time after losing a baby. Then, Sara Bareilles candidly discusses her recent engagement. Watch the videos from their appearance now!

Video: Watch Joey Fatone, AJ McLean, & Melissa Rouch on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW


Catch the latest episode of THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW featuring guests Joey Fatone, AJ McLean, and Melissa Rouch. Don't miss the exciting discussions and fun video moments. Tune-in to watch host Jennifer Hudson give her NAACP Image Award acceptance speech for “The Jennifer Hudson Show” winning this year's “Outstanding Talk Series!” 

Video: Watch Joe Manganiello on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW


Catch the latest episode of THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW featuring guest star Joe Manganiello. Tune in for an engaging conversation and exciting insights. Joe reveals to Jennifer how he found out about his real family name on “Finding Your Roots,” discovering that his grandfather wasn't his father's dad. Watch videos!

Video: Watch Boris Kodjoe & Celtic Irish Dance Academy on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW


Catch the latest episode of THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW featuring Boris Kodjoe and a performance by the Celtic Irish Dance Academy. Tune in for a blend of celebrity talks and captivating dance performances. Watch videos from the episode now!

Rachel Brosnahan, Alfred Molina, J. Harrison Ghee, and More Will Present Artios Awards


Rachel Brosnahan, Alfred Molina, J. Harrison Ghee and more will present casting winners at the Artios Awards in New York on March 7. Find out who takes home the honors at this prestigious event celebrating casting excellence in the industry.

Everything New On Max This March: What's Coming & Going


Discover the latest additions coming to Max this March. Stay updated on the newest releases and must-watch shows. Plus, find out what titles are leaving in March. Get ready to stream your favorites!

GIRLS ON THE BUS Series With Melissa Benoist to Debut on Max in March


THE GIRLS ON THE BUS invites viewers to hit the campaign trail alongside four female journalists, each of them different in their reporting styles and personalities. The series stars Melissa Benoist, Carla Gugino, Natasha Behnam, Christina Elmore, Brandon Scott, with Griffin Dunne, Mark Consuelos, and Scott Foley.

BLUE Will Transfer to Seven Dials Playhouse Following Edinburgh Season


Following rave Edinburgh reviews and a Fringe First Award, tension-filled two-hander BLUE, will transfer to Seven Dials Playhouse from 5th   - 30th  March. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!

Video: Watch THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER Trailer


The cast of the series includes Bruce Greenwood, Carla Gugino, Mary McDonnell, Carl Lumbly, Mark Hamill, Michael Trucco, T’Nia Miller, Paola Nuñez, Henry Thomas, Kyleigh Curran, Samantha Sloyan, Rahul Kohli, Kate Siegel, Sauriyan Sapkota, Zach Gilford, Willa Fitzgerald, Katie Parker, Malcolm Goodwin, and more. Watch the video trailer now!

Meet the Cast of SUMMER, 1976; Beginning Previews Tonight!


Summer, 1976 officially begins previews tonight, April 4, at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Meet the cast of Summer, 1976 here!

LETTERS FROM MAX World Premiere Extended at Signature Theatre


Signature Theatre has announced the one-week extension of its world premiere of MacArthur Fellow Sarah Ruhl’s Letters from Max, a ritual, directed by Kate Whoriskey, based on the book by Sarah Ruhl and Max Ritvo.

Photos: Stars Gather to Honor Amy Sherman-Palladino, Daniel Palladino, Scott Ellis, and Black Theatre United at Roundabout Gala


Just last night, Roundabout Theatre Company celebrated its 2023 Gala honoring Amy Sherman-Palladino, Daniel Palladino, Scott Ellis, and Black Theatre United. Check out photos from the red carpet!

THE TEMPEST: An Immersive Experience Comes to The Shakespeare Center LA


The Shakespeare Center LA and After Hours Theatre Company announce the premiere of The Tempest: An Immersive Experience, a fully reimagined immersive performance based on William Shakespeare's The Tempest.  The director is Ben Donenberg, Shakespeare Center LA Artistic Director; Graham Wetterhahn is the Producing Artistic Director at After Hours Theatre Company. 

Miracle Chance, Ellis Kirk & More to Join HEATHERS at The Other Palace This Month


Heathers the Musical, will be ushering in a new cast from 21st February at The Other Palace, with the show now booking until 3 September 2023.

Jessica Hecht, Ben Edelman & Zane Pais to Star in World Premiere of Sarah Ruhl's LETTERS FROM MAX


Signature Theatre will present the world premiere production of MacArthur Fellow Sarah Ruhl’s Letters from Max, directed by Kate Whoriskey, based on the book by Ruhl and Max Ritvo, February 7–March 19, 2023.

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM Musical, With Music by Alan Menken, Has its First Workshop


The musical adaptation of Night at the Museum has had its first workshop! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the stage adaptation of the film series is in the works, with music from Alan Menken.

Jessica Hecht to Join Laura Linney in the World Premiere of SUMMER, 1976


Tony Award & Emmy Award Nominee Jessica Hecht will join Tony Award & Academy Award nominee Laura Linney in Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Summer, 1976 written by Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn and directed by Tony winner Daniel Sullivan.

New York Stage and Film Announces Casting; Founders' and Pfaelzer Award Winners


New York Stage and Film begins its summer season in Poughkeepsie on Saturday, July 9 and will run for five weeks to Sunday, August 7 for in-person programming that will support more than 35 new stories for theater, film and television. 

Carla Gugino FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Carla Gugino been in?

Carla Gugino has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Carla Gugino been in?

Carla Gugino has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Carla Gugino been nominated for?

Carla Gugino has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Actress in a Play by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Desire Under the Elms," "Suddenly Last Summer," and "After the Fall." She also received a nomination for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "After the Fall" and a Performance nomination from the Theatre World Awards for the same production.

What awards has Carla Gugino won?

Carla Gugino won a Theatre World Award for her performance in "After the Fall."

Get Carla Gugino Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos