Amy Carlson
Born in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, Amy
Carlson spent most of her early life in the Chicago area. Amy was a part of her
family in Chicago until she was in junior high. Parents, Bob, and Barb taught
at the American School in the Middle East. Amy has three siblings: sisters
Betsy and Lori and Joe, the brother. Joe. Amy has traveled all over Europe as a
solo traveler and together with her family. Because her parents worked as
teachers who taught, they could travel together every summer, and camping all
over the United States. They have spent time camping in every state other than
Alaska. Amy also went to Rwanda following the 1994 war to help in relief
efforts. Amy displayed her talent for art early through acting in school
productions and taking part in writing competitions. She was an athlete of
great potential at high school and took part in the first ever 3200 meter relay
in Illinois girls track. After a college injury, she returned the theater and
performed in a variety on stage, beginning with Lanford Wilson's "Fifth of
July" and directing Wallace Shawn's "Aunt Dan and Lemon". Amy
went to Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois and graduated cum laude with the
degree of B.A. East Asian history, with a concentration in Theater. After
graduation, she relocated to Chicago and began studying Improv at the Improv
Olympic. She also took acting classes at The Actor's Center. After graduation
she was offered a contract job on the soap show Another World (1964). She was
nominated for the "Outstanding Supporting Actress in Daytime Drama
Series" category for Daytime Emmy Award. The most memorable characters
include those played by strong women, including Alex Taylor in Third Watch
(1999), Maggie Pistone ((2000)), Katie Owen and Tom Berenger in
Peacemakers(2003) and Linda Reagan in Blue Bloods(2003). Carlson is currently
living in New York City together with Syd Butler (bassist of Les Savy Fav), as
well as being part-owner of Frenchkiss Records. Amy continues to write and look
for unique and diverse roles in the world of film.
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