Name Carla Renata Home town St. Louis, Missouri | Years active 1992-present Occupation Actress, singer | |
Awards NAACP Theatre Awards Nomination | ||
Other names Carla Renata Williams | ||
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Carla Renata (sometimes credited as Carla Renata Williams, born in Cherry Point, North Carolina and grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, where her parents were born and raised) is an American actress and singer. Renata has starred in several long-running Broadway musicals, national tours and regularly appears on hit television shows. Formerly Co-Host On Air With Tony Sweet at the internet radio stationUBNRADIO.com, Carla can now be seen as a host at Afterbuzztv and BHL Online. Her film reviews]] via her for her blog www.TheCurvyFilmCritic.com
Contents
- Carla renata interview afterbuzz tv s spotlight on
- Carla renata travesti
- Biography
- Broadway credits
- Off Broadway
- National touring credits
- Regional theatre credits
- Video game credits
- Filmography
- References
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Biography
Carla Renata graduated from Howard University with a B.A. in Broadcast Production and was cast in the Matthew Broderick Broadway revival of How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying. She has worked in Broadway musicals. "The Life", "Smokey Joe's Cafe" and in Vegas for the rock group "Queen" as "Killer Queen" in their hit musical "We Will Rock You". She regularly works in Hollywood, CA in TV sitcoms and made history becoming the 1st African American actress to appear on four television shows in recurring roles: Shake It Up, Hart of Dixie, How to Live With Your Parents, Mr. Box Office
She is best known for her roles in Avenue Q, Smokey Joe's Cafe on Broadway.
The New York Times called her an "Energizer Bunny of a comedian with a big ponytail, giant hoop earrings and an impressive résumé" and cites her vocalism and style as ranging from "quasi-operatic" to gospel and rock. The NAACP Theatre Awards nominated her performance for being outstanding in the Los Angeles production of The Lion King.
Broadway credits
Off-Broadway
National touring credits
Regional theatre credits
Video game credits
Filmography
Actress
2022
Barbie Life in the City (TV Mini Series) as
Granny Viola
- My Family's Holiday Traditions (2022) - Granny Viola
- Behind The Scenes: NYC Dance Performance (2022) - Granny Viola
2022
Barbie: It Takes Two (TV Series short) as
Viola
- Turkey Trouble (2022) - Viola
2016
Superstore (TV Series) as
Janet
- All Sales Final (2021) - Janet
- Perfect Store (2021) - Janet
- Deep Cleaning (2021) - Janet
- Depositions (2021) - Janet
- Conspiracy (2021) - Janet
- The Trough (2021) - Janet
- Biscuit (2021) - Janet
- Hair Care Products (2021) - Janet
- Prize Wheel (2020) - Janet
- California Part 1 (2020) - Janet
- Carol's Back (2020) - Janet
- Zephra Cares (2020) - Janet
- Myrtle (2020) - Janet
- Negotiations (2019) - Janet
- Toy Drive (2019) - Janet
- Self-Care (2019) - Janet
- Forced Hire (2019) - Janet
- Cloud 9.0 (2019) - Janet
- Scanners (2019) - Janet
- Cloud 9 Academy (2019) - Janet
- Costume Competition (2018) - Janet
- Toxic Workplace (2018) - Janet
- Aftermath (2018) - Janet
- Gender Reveal (2018) - Janet
- Viral Video (2018) - Janet
- Lost and Found (2017) - Janet
- Halloween Theft (2016) - Janet
- Back to Work (2016) - Janet
2020
Maneater (Video Game) as
Hunter 04 Female (voice)
2019
Latte & the Magic Waterstone as
Boar's Mother
2018
Living Biblically (TV Series) as
Gracie
- David and Goliath (2018) - Gracie
- Submit to Thy Husband (2018) - Gracie
- Show Hospitality (2018) - Gracie
- Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness (2018) - Gracie
- Thou Shalt Not Steal (2018) - Gracie
- Pilot (2018) - Gracie
2018
Beerfest: Thirst for Victory (TV Movie) as
Erica
2018
The Haves and the Have Nots (TV Series) as
Joanne
- Hanna's Tea (2018) - Joanne
- Wicked - Joanne
2018
9JKL (TV Series) as
Janet
- Fridays with Harry (2018) - Janet
2017
Powerless (TV Series) as
Mrs. Fry
- I'ma Friend You (2017) - Mrs. Fry
2017
The Odd Couple (TV Series) as
Raylene
- The God Couple (2017) - Raylene
2016
Lastman (TV Series) as
Additional Voices
- Cerveau jaune (2016) - Additional Voices (voice)
- T'es un abruti Aldana (2016) - Additional Voices (voice)
- Des dents, des dents, des dents (2016) - Additional Voices (voice)
2016
Life in Pieces (TV Series) as
Physician's Assistant
- Receptionist Pot Voting Cramp (2016) - Physician's Assistant
2016
Young & Hungry (TV Series) as
Ms. Higgs
- Young & Fostered (2016) - Ms. Higgs
2015
The Perfect Stanleys (TV Movie) as
Technician
2015
Skits-O-Frenic (TV Series) as
Yoga Class Attendee #3
- Namastacy (2015) - Yoga Class Attendee #3
2015
New Looney Tunes (TV Series short) as
Tooth Fairy / Grandma
- Bugs vs Snail/To Catch a Fairy (2015) - Tooth Fairy (voice)
- Buddha Bugs/Now and Zen (2015) - Grandma (voice)
2011
Hart of Dixie (TV Series) as
Susie / Zombie #6
- Bluebell (2015) - Susie
- End of Days (2015) - Susie
- 61 Candles (2015) - Susie
- The Butterstick Tab (2015) - Susie
- Alabama Boys (2015) - Susie
- Stuck (2014) - Susie
- A Better Man (2014) - Susie
- Star of the Show (2014) - Susie
- Something to Talk About (2014) - Susie
- How Do You Like Me Now? (2013) - Susie
- Who Says You Can't Go Home (2013) - Susie
- The Kiss (2013) - Susie
- We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together (2013) - Susie
- Where I Lead Me (2013) - Susie
- The Gambler (2013) - Zombie #6 / Susie
- Lovesick Blues (2013) - Susie
- The Big Day (2012) - Susie
- Hairdos & Holidays (2011) - Susie
- Faith & Infidelity (2011) - Susie
2014
Anger Management (TV Series) as
Angelina
- Charlie and the Houseful of Hookers (2014) - Angelina
2014
Lifesaver (TV Movie) as
Attendant
2014
The Learning Curve (Short) as
The Dean
2013
Grand Theft Auto V (Video Game) as
The Local Population (voice)
2011
Shake It Up (TV Series) as
Marcie Blue
- My Bitter Sweet 16 It Up (2013) - Marcie Blue
- I Do It Up (2013) - Marcie Blue
- Apply It Up (2012) - Marcie Blue
- Doctor It Up (2011) - Marcie Blue
- Break It Up (2011) - Marcie Blue
- Heat It Up (2011) - Marcie Blue
2013
Mr. Box Office (TV Series) as
Lois Yearwood
- Screenplayed (2013) - Lois Yearwood
- My Favorite Martin (2013) - Lois Yearwood
2013
New Girl (TV Series) as
Octopussy
- Virgins (2013) - Octopussy
2013
How to Live with Your Parents (for the Rest of Your Life) (TV Series) as
Mrs. Fogelman
- How to Not Screw Up Your Kid (2013) - Mrs. Fogelman
- How to Get Off the Couch (2013) - Mrs. Fogelman
2012
The Neighbors (TV Series) as
Leslie
- Thanksgiving Is for the Bird-Kersees (2012) - Leslie
2012
Incredible Crew (TV Series) as
Mrs. Jensen
- Really Enthusiastic Snowman (2012) - Mrs. Jensen
2012
Up All Night (TV Series) as
Security Woman #1
- Travel Day (2012) - Security Woman #1
2012
Raising Hope (TV Series) as
Janice Finklebergstein
- Mrs. Smartypants (2012) - Janice Finklebergstein
2011
Kinect Disneyland Adventures (Video Game)(voice)
2011
A Kiss for Jed as
Lisa
2011
Elvira's Movie Macabre (TV Series) as
Maritza, Mistress of the Earth
- Untamed Women (2011) - Maritza, Mistress of the Earth
2010
Modern Family (TV Series) as
Nikki
- Unplugged (2010) - Nikki
2009
Bones (TV Series) as
Maureen Mack
- The Foot in the Foreclosure (2009) - Maureen Mack
2009
Ugly Betty (TV Series) as
Officer Kalina
- The Born Identity (2009) - Officer Kalina
2009
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned (Video Game) as
Lisa Lynn (voice, as Carla Renata Williams)
2008
Grand Theft Auto IV (Video Game) as
Lisa Lynn (voice, uncredited)
2007
The Rich Inner Life of Penelope Cloud (TV Movie) as
Big Sister Coordinator
2007
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (TV Series) as
Police Clerk
- Bums: Making a Mess All Over the City (2007) - Police Clerk
2007
Zoey 101 (TV Series) as
Nurse Kafader
- Dance Contest (2007) - Nurse Kafader
- Curse of PCA (2007) - Nurse Kafader
2007
My Name Is Earl (TV Series)
- The Birthday Party (2007)
2005
The War at Home (TV Series) as
Eartha Cleveland / Eartha Marshall
- Kenny Doesn't Live Here Anymore (2007) - Eartha Cleveland
- The Empire Spanks Back (2005) - Eartha Marshall
2007
The Singles Table (TV Series) as
Nurse #1
- The Emergency (2007) - Nurse #1
2006
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (TV Series) as
Veronica
- Ah, Wilderness (2006) - Veronica
2006
Love, Inc. (TV Series) as
Esmeralda
- Cursed (2006) - Esmeralda
2006
Reba (TV Series) as
IRS Agent Miller
- Don't Mess with Taxes (2006) - IRS Agent Miller
2005
The Bad Girl's Guide (TV Series) as
2005
- The Guide to in and Out (2005) - 2005
2004
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (TV Series) as
Devine
- No Humans Involved (2004) - Devine
2004
Strong Medicine (TV Series) as
Melody
- Body Mass Increase (2004) - Melody
2004
According to Jim (TV Series) as
Sherri
- The Swimming Pool (2004) - Sherri
- Trashed (2004) - Sherri
2004
The Bernie Mac Show (TV Series) as
Mrs. Borsik
- The Talk (2004) - Mrs. Borsik
2004
All About the Andersons (TV Series) as
Mrs. Johnson
- Get Out of Dodge- Ball (2004) - Mrs. Johnson
2003
Will & Grace (TV Series) as
Receptionist
- Nice in White Satin (2003) - Receptionist
2001
Men, Women & Dogs (TV Series)
- A Bone of Contention (2001)
2000
100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd (TV Series) as
Yvonne
- Good Cop, Bad Dog (2000) - Yvonne (as Carla Renata Williams)
- Meet the New Boss (2000) - Yvonne (as Carla Renata Williams)
2000
The Huntress (TV Series)
- Surprise Party (2000)
2000
Good vs Evil (TV Series) as
Mrs. Rhymes
- Renunciation (2000) - Mrs. Rhymes
2000
Frasier (TV Series) as
Louise
- Something About Dr. Mary (2000) - Louise (as Carla Renata Williams)
1999
Chicago Hope (TV Series) as
Mrs. Marvel
- White Rabbit (1999) - Mrs. Marvel
Self
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The 43rd Annual Young Artist Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Award Presenter
2022
Autopsy: The Last Hours of (TV Series documentary) as
Self - Film Critic and Fellow Student
- Chadwick Boseman (2022) - Self - Film Critic and Fellow Student
2021
The 42nd Annual Young Artist Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Award Presenter
2016
PlusThis! Show (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Plus This! Show with Guest Carla Renata (2016) - Self - Guest
Archive Footage
2009
Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City (Video Game) as
Lisa Lynn (as Carla Renata Williams)
References
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