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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 well-known for her roles in popular TV shows. These include playing Carla in ER from 1996 to 2001. She also played Renee Raddick in Ally McBeal from 1997 to 2002.
Carson has also acted in several movies. Some of her notable film roles include Marti in Jason's Lyric (1994). She was Coretta in Devil in a Blue Dress (1995). She also played Josie in Love Jones (1997). Another role was Sylvia in the film Life (1999).
After facing some health challenges, Lisa Nicole Carson took a break from acting. She returned in 2012. She played Renee Raddick again in the last episode of Harry's Law. More recently, in 2017, Carson starred as Mae Bell in the TV miniseries The New Edition Story.
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Lisa Carson's Acting Journey
Lisa Carson began her acting career by performing in plays. She worked with the famous Negro Ensemble Company. Her first TV appearance was in 1991. This was on the show Law & Order. In 1992, she had a small role in The Cosby Show.
Early TV and Film Roles
Carson was a regular on The Apollo Comedy Hour. She then started appearing in movies. Her early films included Let's Get Bizzee (1993). She also starred in Jason's Lyric (1994). Another film was Devil in a Blue Dress (1995). She later appeared in Love Jones and Life. In 1995, she also performed as an R&B singer. This was for a TV movie called Divas. In 1997, she played Mattie Mereaux in the movie Eve's Bayou.
Becoming a TV Star
On television, Lisa Carson played Carla Reese. Carla was the on-again, off-again girlfriend of Dr. Peter Benton. This character was in NBC's hit show ER. She was on the show from 1996 to 2001. From 1997 to 2002, she played prosecutor Renee Raddick. This role was in Fox's show Ally McBeal. She received many awards nominations for this role. Lisa Carson did return to Ally McBeal for its final episode.
Returning to Acting
After a break of ten years, Lisa Carson returned to acting in 2012. She made a guest appearance on the NBC series Harry's Law. She played her character Renee Raddick from Ally McBeal again. In 2017, she starred in the BET miniseries The New Edition Story.
Lisa Carson's Personal Life
In 2015, Lisa Carson shared her personal story. She gave an interview to Essence magazine. In the interview, she talked about her experiences. She explained how a health condition affected her life and career. After taking a 10-year break, she moved back to Los Angeles. She planned to restart her acting career.
Lisa Carson's Filmography
Lisa Carson has appeared in many films and television shows. Here are some of her most notable roles.
Movies
| 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 TV |
| 1997 | Love Jones | Josie Nichols | |
| 1997 | White Lies | Glinda | |
| 1997 | Eve's Bayou | Matty Mereaux | |
| 1999 | Life | Sylvia |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1991 | Law & Order | Jasmine | Episode: "Aria" |
| 1992 | The Cosby Show | Lisa (uncredited) | Episode: "And So, We Commence" |
| 1992–1993 | The Apollo Comedy Hour | Herself | Main cast member |
| 1993 | Lifestories: Families in Crisis | Jenny | Episode: "No Visible Bruises: The Katie Koestner Story" |
| 1993 | ABC Afterschool Special | Desiree | Episode: "Girlfriend" |
| 1995 | Divas | Jewel | Television film |
| 1996–2001 | ER | Carla Reese / Carla Simmons | Main role |
| 1997–2002 | Ally McBeal | Renee Raddick | Main role |
| 1998 | Getting Personal | Cleo Coles | Episode: "Sam I Am" |
| 1998 | Damon | Lt. Dana Byrne (uncredited) | Episode: "The Test" |
| 1999 | Aftershock: Earthquake in New York | Evie Lincoln | Main role |
| 1999 | Ally | Renee Raddick | Main role |
| 2012 | Harry's Law | Renee Raddick | Episode: "Onward and Upward" |
| 2017 | The New Edition Story | Mae Bell | Appeared in 2 episodes |
See also
In Spanish: Lisa Nicole Carson para niños
