Portrait of Carmella Riley

Carmella Riley

Acting

Biography

Carmella has made a career in stage, film, television, commercials and voice over for two decades on both coasts. Born in the suburbs of Chicago, Carmella began studying theater at the age of l2 at the esteemed Piven Theatre Workshop, eventually becoming a teacher. She also studied at the legendary comedy and improv training ground, The Second City. After graduating from Northwestern University,Carmella moved to the East Coast where she appeared in the Oscar nominated film version of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible along with other film and theater productions in Boston and New York. In Los Angeles, Carmella studied voice over with respected coach, Nancy Wolfson and acting with the renowned, Jeff Corey. She has worked in some of the city’s best theaters and is a member of the acclaimed company, The Actor’s Gang. She continues to work steadily in film and television, guest starring in many popular television shows and national commercials. Carmella lives in Los Angeles with a few of her biggest fans–her husband and kids.

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Filmography

2022
2017
Kidnap

as Stephanie

2015
Superstore

as Female Customer

2014
How to Get Away with Murder

as Darlene Thornton

2014
About a Boy

as Gossipy Mom #3

2013
2013
Mom

as Megan

2013
Brooklyn Nine-Nine

as Dr. Gabbie Wince

2013
Monday Mornings

as Nurse Gladys Doise

2011
Revenge

as Detective Harris

2011
Workaholics

as Jenna

2009
Modern Family

as Gate Attendant #1

2006
Pepper Dennis

as Eugenie / Tina

2005
Grey's Anatomy

as Dr. Simpson

1998
Snapped

as Friend

1996
The Crucible

as Hannah Brown