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Personal Info

Gender

Female

Place of Birth

Carla Brothers

Biography:

As a professional actor for 25+ years, Carla Brothers has starred in films such as The Five Heartbeats and 10,000 Men Named George for Showtime. On television she has done guest spots on Cosby, Third Watch, Guiding Light, Miami Vice, and One Life To Live.

On Broadway she starred in the hit a capella musical, Sheila's Day, receiving international accolades. Off- Broadway venues include The Manhattan Theatre Club, New Federal Theatre and The Public Theater/New York Shakespeare Festival.

Ms. Brothers is writing both the book and score for a new original musical.

Known For

Acting

2003

The Black Ninja as Tracey Allen

2002

10,000 Black Men Named George as Lucille Randolph

1999

Third Watch as Renata

1991

The Five Heartbeats as Tanya Sawyer

1989

Glory as Charlotte Forten

1984

The Cosby Show as Shower Guest
Miami Vice as Ellen Mason