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Lisa Nicole Carson
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1991–2002 2012 2017 |
Lisa Nicole Carson is an American actress. She is famous for her roles in popular TV shows like ER (1996–2001), where she played Carla. She also starred as Renee Raddick in Ally McBeal (1997–2002).
Lisa Nicole Carson has also appeared in several movies. Some of her well-known film roles include Marti in Jason's Lyric (1994) and Coretta in Devil in a Blue Dress (1995). She also played Josie in Love Jones (1997) and Sylvia in Life (1999).
After taking a break from acting for health reasons, Carson returned in 2012. She appeared in the final episode of Harry's Law, playing her character Renee Raddick again. More recently, she played Mae Bell in the TV miniseries The New Edition Story (2017).
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Lisa Nicole Carson's Acting Career
Lisa Nicole Carson started her acting journey by performing in plays at the famous Negro Ensemble Company. Her first TV appearance was in 1991 on the show Law & Order. In 1992, she had a small role in The Cosby Show.
She was a regular on The Apollo Comedy Hour before moving into films. Her early movies included Let's Get Bizzee (1993), Jason's Lyric (1994), and Devil in a Blue Dress (1995). She also acted in Love Jones and Life. In 1995, she performed as an R&B singer in the TV movie Divas. She also had a role as Mattie Mereaux in the 1997 movie Eve's Bayou.
Television Roles and Recognition
On television, Lisa Nicole Carson played Carla Reese. This character was the on-and-off girlfriend of Dr. Peter Benton in the NBC show ER. She was part of the series from 1996 to 2001.
From 1997 to 2002, she played prosecutor Renee Raddick in Fox's Ally McBeal. This role earned her several award nominations. She returned to Ally McBeal for its very last episode.
Returning to Acting
After a ten-year break, Lisa Nicole Carson returned to acting in 2012. She made a special guest appearance in the second season finale of the NBC series Harry's Law. In this episode, she played Renee Raddick again, bringing back her character from Ally McBeal. In 2017, she starred in the BET miniseries The New Edition Story.
Lisa Nicole Carson's Personal Journey
In 2015, Lisa Nicole Carson shared her experiences with bipolar disorder in an interview with Essence magazine. She explained how this health condition affected her life and career.
After taking a 10-year break from acting to focus on her health and receive treatment in New York, she moved back to Los Angeles. She shared her plans to restart her acting career.
Filmography
Film Appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1993 | Let's Get Bizzee | Keisha Carson | Her first film role |
| 1994 | Jason's Lyric | Marti | |
| 1995 | Devil in a Blue Dress | Coretta James | |
| 1995 | Divas | Jewel | A movie made for television |
| 1997 | Love Jones | Josie Nichols | |
| 1997 | White Lies | Glinda | |
| 1997 | Eve's Bayou | Matty Mereaux | |
| 1999 | Life | Sylvia |
Television Appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1991 | Law & Order | Jasmine | Appeared in the episode "Aria" |
| 1992 | The Cosby Show | Lisa (uncredited) | Appeared in the episode "And So, We Commence" |
| 1992–1993 | The Apollo Comedy Hour | Herself | Main cast member |
| 1993 | Lifestories: Families in Crisis | Jenny | Appeared in the episode "No Visible Bruises: The Katie Koestner Story" |
| 1993 | ABC Afterschool Special | Desiree | Appeared in the episode "Girlfriend" |
| 1995 | Divas | Jewel | A movie made for television |
| 1996–2001 | ER | Carla Reese / Carla Simmons | Main cast member |
| 1997–2002 | Ally McBeal | Renee Raddick | Main cast member |
| 1998 | Getting Personal | Cleo Coles | Appeared in the episode "Sam I Am" |
| 1998 | Damon | Lt. Dana Byrne (uncredited) | Appeared in the episode "The Test" |
| 1999 | Aftershock: Earthquake in New York | Evie Lincoln | Main cast member |
| 1999 | Ally | Renee Raddick | Main cast member |
| 2012 | Harry's Law | Renee Raddick | Appeared in the episode "Onward and Upward" |
| 2017 | The New Edition Story | Mae Bell | Appeared in 2 episodes |
See also
In Spanish: Lisa Nicole Carson para niños
