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Mandalynn Carlson

  • Actress
  • Producer
  • Director
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Feeling a lack of purpose in her life as her teenage children Emily and Max grow increasingly independent, and her husband, Mike, devotes most of his time and energy to his growing business, Anna Sparrow follows the advice of her Pastor and volunteers at the local food bank. While helping the disadvantaged, Anna meets Maria Sanchez. From very different backgrounds, the two women bond over their shared love for their families. As the women grow closer, Maria reveals her concern for her precocious, but lonely daughter Bella, who she fears is being bullied at school. At Anna's urging, her teenage daughter Emily takes Bella under her wings. Maria's husband, Hector, loses his job, and his ability to provide for his family. He falls into despair as he's unable to find work, and turns back to drinking. When he finds Maria at the Sparrow's house, he assumes she is cleaning houses. His pride overcomes him and demands she leave with him. Anna agrees to watch Bella as Maria leaves with Hector, hoping to reason with him, make him understand how much she loves him, and that she knows he is always there for his family. A short time later, the police arrive at the Sparrow residence with devastating news. As they weigh the impact on young Bella, Anna and Mike face one of the most important decisions of their lives.
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The Sparrows: Nesting (2015)
Mandalynn Carlson is known for Small Town Santa (2014), CSI: NY (2004) and Scandal (2012).
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 3 nominations total

    Known for

    Small Town Santa (2014)
    Small Town Santa
    4.3
    • Kara Langston
    • 2014
    Gary Sinise and Sela Ward in CSI: NY (2004)
    CSI: NY
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Kelly Dupars
    Kerry Washington in Scandal (2012)
    Scandal
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Annie Stanner
    Gerard Butler in Machine Gun Preacher (2011)
    Machine Gun Preacher
    6.7
    • Paige's Friend(as Amanda Carlson)
    • 2011

    Credits

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    Actress

    • Carol, Roberta, and Teri
      Short
      • Teri
      • 2023
    • Philip Froissant and Mandalynn Carlson in Black Island (2021)
      Black Island
      5.2
      TV Movie
      • Nina (voice: English version)
      • 2021
    • Ashley Newbrough and Kyle Dean Massey in A Merry Christmas Match (2019)
      A Merry Christmas Match
      5.9
      TV Movie
      • Katie
      • 2019
    • Skylines (2019)
      Skylines
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Riana (voice: English version)
      • 2019
    • Class Act (2019)
      Class Act
      6.8
      TV Mini Series
      • Courtney Sullivan
      • 2019
    • Lance Henriksen in Mimesis Nosferatu (2018)
      Mimesis Nosferatu
      2.8
      • Amy Pederson
      • 2018
    • Hilton Head Island (2017)
      Hilton Head Island
      4.4
      TV Series
      • Katy Trisk
      • 2018
    • Laci Mercede in Laci Kay: Incontrami (2018)
      Laci Kay: Incontrami
      Music Video
      • Girl 2
      • 2018
    • Laci Mercede, Mandalynn Carlson, Romane Simon, Morgan Rysso, Alfredo Rose, Mckenzie Williams, Mosheh Cheree' Israel, Nova Chez, Alexandra Rae Claunch, Geena Wander, Annelisa Richards, Autumn Williams, Shelby Jaems, and Maxine Galindo in Laci Kay: Rejected (2017)
      Laci Kay: Rejected
      Music Video
      • Other Girlfriend
      • 2017
    • A Horse Tale (2016)
      A Horse Tale
      5.6
      • Chloe
      • 2016
    • Fishes 'n Loaves: Heaven Sent (2016)
      Fishes 'n Loaves: Heaven Sent
      4.9
      • Chrissy Michaels
      • 2016
    • Gene Loveland in Roadside Stars (2016)
      Roadside Stars
      9.0
      TV Short
      • Sam Lambert
      • 2016
    • James Pickens Jr., Ellen Pompeo, and Chandra Wilson in Grey's Anatomy (2005)
      Grey's Anatomy
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Jessica Tanner
      • 2015
    • Sibilance (2015)
      Sibilance
      8.9
      Short
      • Carly Fitzwater
      • 2015
    • Deadly Sanctuary (2015)
      Deadly Sanctuary
      3.5
      • Tiffany
      • 2015

    Producer

    • Laci Mercede in Laci Kay: Incontrami (2018)
      Laci Kay: Incontrami
      Music Video
      • associate producer
      • 2018
    • Craig Hensley, Nicole Criss, Vanessa Leigh, R.K. Anderson, and Mara Hernandez in Creepy Chronicles (2017)
      Creepy Chronicles
      4.0
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2017
    • Laci Mercede, Mandalynn Carlson, Romane Simon, Morgan Rysso, Alfredo Rose, Mckenzie Williams, Mosheh Cheree' Israel, Nova Chez, Alexandra Rae Claunch, Geena Wander, Annelisa Richards, Autumn Williams, Shelby Jaems, and Maxine Galindo in Laci Kay: Rejected (2017)
      Laci Kay: Rejected
      Music Video
      • associate producer
      • 2017

    Director

    • Craig Hensley, Nicole Criss, Vanessa Leigh, R.K. Anderson, and Mara Hernandez in Creepy Chronicles (2017)
      Creepy Chronicles
      4.0
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2017
    • Beyond the Spotlight: Hits the Streets (2012)
      Beyond the Spotlight: Hits the Streets
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2013

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    The Sparrows Official Trailer
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    A Horse for Summer Official Trailer
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    A Horse for Summer Official Trailer
    A Horse Tale Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:01
    A Horse Tale Official Trailer

    Personal details

    • Official sites
      • Official Site
      • Reel
    • Alternative name
      • Amanda Carlson
    • Height
      • 5′ 1″ (1.55 m)
    • Publicity listings
      • 3 Articles
      • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

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    • Trivia
      She was named by her father, a chef, who named her after one of his favorite cooking instruments a mandoline. He said he knew his daughter would shine brightly and that she would be razor sharp... just like his mandoline.

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