About

Known credits:
27
Birthday:
1958-04-18
Place of birth:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Website:
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Carl Gilliard

Overview

Carl is a native of Chicago, attended high school in Detroit (Osborn High) and received his degree from Michigan State University. Carl initially worked as a radio newscaster at WGPR (107.5) in Detroit before accepting a sales position with the Eastman Kodak Company in Detroit. Shortly thereafter, he accepted a position with the Pepsi-Cola Bottling Group as a District Manager which took him first to Grand Rapids, and then to Kalamazoo Michigan, where Carl was re-introduced to theatre at the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre. In 1985, Carl re-located to Los Angeles, where he became a notable fixture on the LA Theatre circuit. As an actor, Carl has appeared in over 2 dozen plays mesmerizing audiences with his trademark baritone voice and fearless character portrayals. He has appeared in "The River Niger", "Livin' Fat", "Bubblin' Brown Sugar", "Zooman & The Sign", "South Of Where We Live", "Jeffrey's Plan" & "The Ninth Wave". His theatre work paved the way for his numerous television & film roles in sitcoms such as "Freddie", "Barbershop", "Family Matters", "Martin", "The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air & "Roc as well as other appearances in "24", Michael Mann's, "Robbery Homicide Division", "Alias", "Cold Case", "Sleeper Cell", "Strong Medicine", "Hunter", "Mike Hammer", "Sherman Oaks" and features such as "Nothin' 2 Lose", "Chatroom", "Contact", "The Luau" , "Coach Carter", the Wes Craven's thriller, "Red Eye" , the upcoming prison drama, "The Mannsfield 12", directed by Craig Ross, Jr. & the romantic comedy, "Divine Intervention", directed by Van Elder. Carl has also appeared in numerous television commercials for IBM, GM, Burger King, Pepto Bismol, Bank One, Habitat For Humanity, Nicoderm, Saturn, Miller Beer & the hilarious "dropped call" campaign for Cingular. Through Carl's various experiences in film, television & theatre, he quickly forged his niche as a Producer with keen discernment for developing and discovering new screenplays by new and exciting writers. In collaboration with partner, Tony Winters, he produced the Pan African Audience Award winning feature "Retiring Tatiana". Carl's first outing as director is the poignant drama, "Section 8". Carl is the Ministry Director of the Faithful Central Bible Church Repertory Company, the drama team at Faithful Central Bible Church and also is Co-Creator and Program Director for the Bill Duke Media Foundation's Youth Media Camp. IMDb Mini Biography By: I-94 Entertainment

Known for

Acting

2022 Silent Night in Algona Actor N/A
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2021 Adolescents of Chymera Actor Daryl N/A
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2019 Nineteen Summers Actor Jefferson N/A
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2019 Deadcon Actor Warren 57
Average
2019 #Truth Actor Pastor Johnson 58
Average
2018 Heaven & Hell Actor Priest 59
Average
2018 Doe Actor Detective Franca 59
Average
2018 All Between Us Actor Mr. Tillman 59
Average
2017 The Preacher's Son Actor Deacon Whitmore 59
Average
2016 No Regrets Actor Driver 59
Average
2012 Layover Actor Ralph 58
Average
2012 Super Cyclone Actor Mr. Stubbs 57
Average
2010 Inception Actor Lobby Sub Con 83
Very good
2008 Divine Intervention Actor Deacon Grier 59
Average
2005 Red Eye Actor Taxi Driver 63
Fair
2005 Fair Game Actor Caller #2 (Voice) 59
Average
2004 NYPD 2069 Actor Reporter N/A
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2002 The Chatroom Actor Detective Jeeves 59
Average
2001 The Luau Actor Robin 59
Average
1999 Tales from the Crypt: The Robert Zemeckis Collection Actor Paramedic #1 59
Average
1999 And the Beat Goes On: The Sonny and Cher Story Actor Bumps Blackwell 59
Average
1999 The Darwin Conspiracy Actor Second Baseman 58
Average
1999 Q: The Movie Actor Robin 59
Average
1997 Contact Actor Controller (uncredited) 72
Good
1997 Sins of the Mind Actor Dylan Seidner 59
Average

Production

2022 Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story Production Consulting Producer 58
Average
2008 Peaches Production Co-Producer N/A
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