Other professional training

Rice University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Won numerous drama awards

Second City Players Workshop, Chicago

Improvisational comedy

Comedy on the Lot, Los Angeles

CBS Paul Ryan, Improvisation

James Franco Studio 4, Los Angeles

Taught Meisner Technique

LA Actors Center

Taught Meisner Technique, On Camera Training

1992 – 2007

Playhouse West, Los Angeles

Top rated Meisner program. Began teaching in 1999.

Awards

True Love (nominated) (Drama)

Sundance Writer’s Lab (2003. World Fest Houston, Indianapolis, Sidewalk Moving Pictures, Carolina, Atlanta, Method Fest.

Codename Simon (nominated) (Short film)

Accepted Sundance (2005)

Julie Stories (Short film)

Best Comedy USC, Arizona FF, Vail FF

Pitstop (Short film)

Awarded Student Academy Award 2008; BAFTA (Winner). Also accepted at Outfest, Mokra Gora, Sonoma Valley, Method Fest, Brussels, Middle East, Sedona. Gay/Lesbian festivals include Hamburg, Philadelphia, Milano, London, Frameline, Fresno, Tampa, Newfest.

Film

2019

Velvet Buzzsaw (Drama)

German Art Critic (SUP) Dan Gilroy Producer/Production: Betsy Danbury Distribution: Netflix Casting director: Victoria Thomas

2016

The Julie Stories (Drama)

Maria (LR) Julio Vincent Gambuto Producer/Production: Thembi Banks Distribution: USC Casting director: Jasmine Gutierrez 2017 First Look, USA Nominated, Jury Prize Comedy

2016

Interior Classroom (Short film)

Jennifer Kanter (LR) Joe Hackett Producer/Production: Joe Hackett Distribution: Indie

2011

Baby of Mine (Short film)

Mother (SUP) Adam Hodge Producer/Production: Gia Franzia Distribution: Indie Casting director: Gia Franzia

2011

Here's The Kicker (Drama)

Jeanette Matthews (SUP) Chris Harris Producer/Production: Ian Michaels Distribution: Padded Room Pictures Casting director: Erin Carufel

2011

Colombiana (Drama)

Principal (SUP) Olivier Megaton Producer/Production: Luc Besson Distribution: Europacorp/Sony Pictures Tristar Casting director: John Papsidera 2012 Golden Trailer Awards Nominated, Golden Trailer Best Thriller Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), Big Picture Entertainment

2008

True Love (Drama)

Helen (LR) Henry Barrial Producer/Production: Mark Stolaroff Distribution: Antic Pictures/Sundance Institute Casting director: Michele Short 2007 (New York International Independent Film and Video Festival), 2007 (Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival), 2007 (Woodstock Film Festival), 2007 (Miami Short Film Festival)

2008

Help (Drama)

Nurse (SUP) Val Lauren Producer/Production: Molly Conners Distribution: Eyesolo Pictures

2008

Good Time Max (Drama)

Woman (SUP) James Franco Producer/Production: Rabbit Bandini Distribution: Rabbit Bandini Casting director: James Franco

2007

Pitstop (Short film)

June (LR) Melanie McGraw Producer/Production: Dina Gachman Distribution: USC Casting director: Jennifer Goldstein 2008 BAFTA/LA Student Film Awards Won, BAFTA/LA Student Film Award 2008 Student Academy Awards, USA Won, Bronze Medal

2006

110% When Tears Are Not Enough (Drama)

Mrs. Daniels (SUP) Dan Golden Producer/Production: Jesse Rodriguez Distribution: New Hustle Productions Casting director: Jesse Rodriguez

2005

Yard Sale The Movie

Ex Wayne Mitchell Producer/Production: Wayne MItchell

1996

Beast Within: Gabriel Knight Mystery (Drama)

Gerde (LR) Will Binder Producer/Production: Sierra Entertainment Distribution: Sierra Online Entertainment

1992

A League of Their Own (Drama)

Model (OTH) Penny Marshall Producer/Production: Elliot Abbott | Robert Greenhut Distribution: Colombia Pictures Casting director: Ellen Lewis | Amanda Mackey 2012 National Film Preservation Board, USA Won, National Film Registry, 1993 Awards of the Japanese Academy Nominated, Award of the Japanese Academy Best Foreign Film, 1993 Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Awards Nominated, DFWFCA Award Best Picture, 1992 Awards Circuit Community Awards Nominated, ACCA Best Cast Ensemble

Television

2018

American Crime Story: Versace (Mini series)

Noisy Neighbor (OTH) Daniel Minihan Producer/Production: Ryan Murphy Productions, Brad Falchuk Station: FX Network Casting director: Courtney Bright Numerous Awards including Golden Globes, Critic's Choice, Primetime Emmys, BAFTA, People's Choice, American Film Institute AFI

2017

Transparent (TV series)

Patty (German Mother) (SUP) Jill Soloway Producer/Production: Jill Soloway, Andrea Sperling Station: Amazon Studios Casting director: Eyde Belasco Award-winning series BAFTA, Golden Globes, SAG, CSA, Critic's Choice, Primetime Emmy

2016

You're The Worst (TV series)

Friend (OTH) Wendey Stanzler Producer/Production: Hooptie Entertainment Station: FX Channel Casting director: Wendy O'Brien

2012

The New Normal (TV series)

Lady Buyer (OTH) Ryan Murphy Producer/Production: Ali Adler is Here Productions Station: NBC Casting director: Susie Farris

2012

Don't Trust the B* in Apartment 23 (TV series)

Gerta (SUP) Michael Spiller Producer/Production: Hemingson Entertainment Station: ABC Casting director: Lisa Miller Katz

2004

West Wing (TV series)

Stewardess (SUP) Christopher Misiano Producer/Production: John Wells Productions Station: NBC Casting director: Laura Schiff

Theater

Chicago

Jail Girl (SUP) Andrew Tullis Producer/Production: Brett Phillips Theater: Rice Players, Houston

Working (Drama)

Leading Role Sandy Havens Producer/Production: Sandy Havens Theater: Rice Players, Houston

Bus Stop (Drama)

Cherie (LR) Sandy Havens Theater: Rice Players, Houston Casting director: Sandy Havens

2002 – 2007

Welcome Home Soldier (Drama)

Mother (LR) Tony Savant Producer/Production: Robert Carnegie, Stewart Irel Theater: Playhouse West Casting director: Tony Savant

2006

Hamlet (Drama)

Gertrude (LR) Tracy Pellegrino Producer/Production: Mark Pellegrino Theater: Playhouse West Casting director: Tracy Pellegrino

2005

The Exonerated (Drama)

Woman (LR) Jeff Goldblum Producer/Production: Tony Savant Theater: Playhouse West Casting director: Jeff Goldblum

2005

Burn This (Drama)

Anna (LR) Susan Han Producer/Production: Andrea Helene Theater: Playhouse West Casting director: Andrea Helene

2004

Package Deal (Drama)

Cody (LR) Robert Carnegie Producer/Production: Robert Carnegie Theater: Playhouse West Casting director: Andrea Helene

2003

Dolores (Drama)

Sandra (LR) Andrea Helene Producer/Production: Sheila Caan Theater: HBO Workspace LA

2002

Coffee House (Drama)

Annie (LR) Tony Savant Producer/Production: Robert Carnegie Theater: Playhouse West Casting director: Robert Carnegie

Audio

2020

Katze (Narrator)

V.O. (LR) April Barnett Audio: Roger Corman Festival Competition

Commercial

Allianz Versicherung (Commercial)

German

Healthy Choice (Commercial)

2008

Tylenol (Commercial)

2003

Chrysler Pacifica (Commercial)

1998

Sears (Commercial)

1992

Budweiser (Commercial)

1990

Illinois Bell (Commercial)