Carla Kidd

Carla Kidd is a Texas based SAG-AFTRA eligible actress with extensive experience in feature films, television series, Lifetime movies, and independent productions. She has worked consistently across union and non-union projects nationwide, portraying grounded, emotionally complex women in dramatic, legal, maternal, and authority-driven roles. Her television credits include series regular and recurring roles on AFTER, P.O.L., and A Dangerous Business, with guest star appearances on Lifetime, Oxygen, and web series platforms. Carla has appeared in numerous feature films and shorts, including The Nurse Who Knew Too Much (Lifetime), I Voted, The Seventh Day, Aged, Action Juice, and Redemption: Salvage Yard Shine Boys. She received Best Actress honors for her performance in the dramatic film I Voted, and is frequently cast as a morally conflicted woman navigating high-stakes circumstances. Her work balances restraint, authority, and emotional depth, making her a strong fit for crime dramas, thrillers, and character-driven narratives. In addition to screen work, Carla has performed as a lead in national touring theatre productions and live historical reenactments. She is professionally trained in film acting, scene study, cinematic acting, and self taping, with instruction from James Ciconne, John Swanbeck, Eric Nelson, and multiple CSA casting directors. Carla is often compared to Kathy Bates and Catherine O'Hara, bringing grounded realism, strength, and intelligence to every role. She is represented by Pastorini-Bosby Talent Agency in Texas.