Born on Aug 29, 1971 in Sarasota, Florida, USA. Reportedly 5' 5", 35-25-35.

TV star vehicles — that is, shows created specifically to promote a particular star and usually to feed off his or her celebrity in return — are a lot like typical James Bond vehicles in that they're not only tailor-made to serve the needs of their celebrity drivers, but often jealously protective of them as well — so much so that anyone else attempting to take the wheel might find themselves hurtling through the air in an ejection seat. The Q-designed Baywatch was such a vehicle: whenever its bikini-clad de facto stars demanded more money for their contributions to the show's ratings, they either learned to accept that their stardom was illusory and that David Hasselhoff was the show's only true star, or they found themselves suddenly “free to pursue other creative interests”. This kind of ejection from moving vehicles has been the fate no small number of supporting stars, and as might be expected, few of them ever manage to land on their feet.

Child-faced but Playmate-bodied Carla Gugino might show herself to be an exception. A minor model and actress, Carla finally got her big break when she managed to land a role in the Michael J. Fox vehicle Spin City (she played Fox's girlfriend), a break that proved to be short-lived: amid rumors that she was fast becoming as popular as Fox himself and that his wife was none too happy about the chemistry between him and his top-heavy co-star, Carla was booted off the show after only twelve episodes. But while little commercial success has come her way since (unless you count her recent L'Oreal ads), she's likelier to do better than, say, Baywatch ejectee Yasmine Bleeth, since Carla proved herself to be a potential a ratings cow while (inadvertently) not being typecast or permanently associated with any particular show — which means that, while she may or may not be getting many script offers, she'll probably get offered a wider range of roles, and thereby possibly get one that doesn't go straight to video or late-night cable.

Granted, this is probably more wishful thinking than a sober take on a career that had the rug yanked out from under it; realistically, I suspect that if she doesn't find a good role by the time her L'Oreal contract is up, she'll go into semi-retirement, start a family, and then withdraw from the Hollywood pantheon altogether, bitterly recalling her brief shot at immortality whenever another parent recognizes her at her kid's soccer match and asks, “Didn't you used to be on that sitcom with that guy with the shaky hands...?” And since she never really got the chance to become famous enough to have a cult following that would remember her a few decades later, she probably won't be able to employ the Shannon Tweed strategy for middle-aged actresses and star in endless softcore cable movies to help make ends meet when the modest income from her earlier work dries up. Of course, like any fan, I hope such a fate never befalls her ... even though deep down I think we all know it will.

Also sprach Golem.
(More recent commentary below)

Carla to Join Entourage?
Thursday, August 3, 2006
Well, it’s been a very short ride for Carla Gugino, but after two canceled TV shows, it looks like she’s back to guest appearances.... Read more

Carla Off the Air ... Again
Tuesday, December 6, 2005
When Karen Sisco was pulled off the air not too long ago, critics mourned its passing and chastised the public for its mediocre tastes; now Threshold is being canceled and not even the critics care.... Read more

Sin City
Thursday, April 21, 2005
It’s Don Quixote meets Pulp Fiction: Three (or so) interweaving and ultra-violent tales of a directionless, burnt-out thug on parole, a directionless, burnt-out cop on the verge of retirement, and a directionless, burnt-out death row escapee who independently seek redemption and meaning by avenging or protecting the fallen women who for a fleeting moment made their lives worthwhile. Stylishly adapted with gory exuberance by Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino from the stylishly bloody graphic novels of Frank Miller.... Read more

Carla to Be in Film Adaptation of Sin City
Friday, September 10, 2004
I’m not at all familiar with Frank Miller’s Sin City comic (or graphic novel, or whatever) and so have no idea what to expect from the upcoming movie, but whether or not it’s anywhere as good as, say, Miller’s Elektra Assassin (with which I am familiar) hardly matters as far as Carla Gugino fans are concerned, as it’ll be the first film she takes her top off in since 1998. About time, too, now that the Spy Kids thing has pretty much dried up.... Read more

Karen Sisco Retires Early
Friday, January 30, 2004
It’s not like anyone who isn’t a critic couldn’t see this coming.... Read more

Carla to Play J. Lo in TV Version of Out of Sight
Friday, September 5, 2003
I never saw the J. Lo version of Out of Sight — after sitting through The Cell, I’ll be happy not to see the J. Lo version of anything — but I’m certainly looking forward to seeing Carla Gugino take a shot at it in the upcoming Karen Sisco.... Read more

Deus ex Machina
Sunday, May 20, 2001
Spy Kids?!... Read more

Film

• Watchmen (2009) .... Sally Jupiter/Silk Spectre
• Our Lady of Victory (2008) .... Cathy Rush
• Righteous Kill (2008) .... Karen Kleisner
• American Gangster (2007) .... Laurie Roberts
• The Lookout (2007) .... Janet
• Rise: Blood Hunter (2007) .... Eve
• Even Money (2006) .... Veronica
• Night at the Museum (2006)
• Sin City (2005) .... Lucille
• The Singing Detective (2003) .... Betty Dark/Hooker
• Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003) .... Ingrid Cortez
• Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams (2002) .... Ingrid Cortez
• The Center of the World (2001) .... Jerri
• The Jimmy Show (2001) .... Annie
• The One (2001) .... T.K. Law/Massie Walsh
• Spy Kids (2001) .... Ingrid Cortez
• Judas Kiss (1998) .... Coco Chavez
• Snake Eyes (1998) .... Julia Costello
• Lovelife (1997) .... Amy
• Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (1996) .... Delilah (voice)
• Jaded (1996) .... Meg Harris
• Michael (1996) .... Bride
• The War at Home (1996) .... Melissa
• Wedding Bell Blues (1996) .... Violet
• Miami Rhapsody (1995) .... Leslie Marcus
• Red Hot (1993) .... Valentina
• Son in Law (1993) .... Rebecca
• This Boy's Life (1993) .... Norma
• Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael (1990) .... Young Roxy
• Troop Beverly Hills (1989) .... Chica Barnfell

• She Creature (2001; Cinemax) .... Lily
• Motorcycle Gang (1994; Showtime) .... Leann
• A Private Matter (1992; HBO) .... Mary Beth

• Entourage (2007; HBO) .... Amanda

• Mermaid Chronicles Part 1: She Creature (2001) .... Lillian
• A Season for Miracles (1999) .... Emilie Thompson
• Murder Without Motive: The Edmund Perry Story (1992; aka “Best Intentions”) .... Allison Connors

• The Buccaneers (1995; PBS) .... Nan St. George

• Threshold (2005-2006) .... Dr. Molly Anne Caffrey
• Karen Sisco (2003) .... Karen Sisco
• Chicago Hope (1999-2000) .... Dr. Gina Simon
• Spin City (1996) .... Ashley Schaeffer
• Quantum Leap: “Ghost Ship - August 13, 1956” (3/4/1992) .... Michelle Temple Cutter
• The Wonder Years: “Triangle” (11/6/1991) .... Sandy
• Davis Rules (1991)
• Ferris Bueller: “Stand-In Deliver” (11/26/1990) .... Ann
• ALF: “Standing in the Shadows of Love” (1989) .... Laura
• Falcon Crest (1989-1990) .... Sydney St. James
• Who's the Boss?: “Prom Night II” (4/21/1988) .... Jane
• Good Morning, Miss Bliss (1987) .... Karen

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