BIO
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Carolyn Bridget Kennedy is an award-winning SAG-AFTRA actor, writer and producer living in Los Angeles.
Carolyn is studying at the prestigious and storied Beverly Hills Playhouse in their Advanced Class where her acting has been described as possessing a “naturalism” and “believability” that communicates to the audience. She has been applauded for her work as having heart and humanity, and for being a powerful captivating presence on stage. She understands exactly “what is going on underneath the scene” and presents “exactly what the story asks” so that the audience “believes what is going on”. The characters she has been asked to play are strong “salt of the earth” award-winning lead roles previously played by iconic actors like Frances McDormand, Emma Thompson, Michelle Pfeiffer, Nicole Kidman, Sally Field, Julia Roberts, Diane Keaton, Mary Tyler Moore, Goldie Hawn, Jane Fonda and Ellen Burstyn. Carolyn has also studied with Robert D’Avanzo in his renowned On-Camera Audition Course.
In addition to dramatic acting, Carolyn is also immersing herself in comedy by training in improv at The Groundlings and Upright Citizens Brigade as well as comedic acting at Scott Sedita Acting Studios.
Carolyn is an active member of SAG-AFTRA, the Television Academy (Los Angeles), Women in Film (Los Angeles), Raindance Los Angeles, Film Independent (Los Angeles), The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television, Alberta Media Production Industries Association, Women in Film & Television Alberta, Women in Film & Television Vancouver as well as Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers.
After a long career as a paralegal, Carolyn began her creative journey in late 2011 with her first acting class, while living in a region where film and television was not a prominent industry. In 2012 she conceived of a character and became the writer, director, producer and star of a one-woman webseries “The Bridget Linden Show”. She created 125 episodes, which have over 1 Million views on YouTube.
Following this, in 2015, Carolyn created her first scripted comedy webseries “Danger Pay”, about a paralegal who works for a bizarre lawyer, for which she is the writer, producer and lead actor. She won awards for Leading Actress from IndieFEST Film Awards (California) and Accolade Global Film Competition (California) and was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy at LA WEBFEST (California). The series won Best Sketch Comedy at Asia Web Awards (Korea) and an Award of Merit from Elevation Indie Film Awards (Ireland). It was nominated for Best Pilot at WebFest Montreal; Best Fiction Web Series at the Alberta Film and Television Awards; and Best Ensemble Cast at Asia Web Awards (Korea). In addition, Danger Pay was also accepted or screened at other festivals in Los Angeles, Rome, New York, Miami and Austin.
Prior to moving to Los Angeles, in 2016 Carolyn wrote, produced and starred in her first short comedy film “Super Speed Dates”, about a group of women who attend a speed dating event with odd but honest men. Carolyn is also credited as “Director in Training”. “Super Speed Dates” won Best Original Story at Los Angeles Film Awards and an Award of Merit from Canada Shorts Film Festival. It was nominated Best International Short Comedy Film at Fort Worth Indie Film Showcase. In addition, it was accepted or screened at other festivals in Toronto, Nevada, Florida, Austin, and Winchester, UK.
Carolyn has been cast in other productions which are listed in IMDb and continues to create her own projects, including feature films and television series.
Carolyn has attended the American Film Market, the Produced By Conference held by the Producers Guild of America, the Toronto Screenwriting Conference, and regularly attends the Banff World Media Festival. As an emerging director, she has director-shadowed on Season 5 of “Caution: May Contain Nuts” (Sketch Comedy TV Series), and on the short film “Sir John A”. She is the creative force behind her production company, Demure Duchess Pictures.
Carolyn is a Celebrity Spokesperson for Auxilia Italia, an international charitable organization focused on assisting women and children. She has overcome personal obstacles, including losing over 110 pounds over two decades ago. Her perseverance, down to earth nature and unique sense of humor have earned her a strong following on social media. She has been featured in online publications, print magazines, talk shows, podcasts and radio shows around the globe.
Carolyn is studying at the prestigious and storied Beverly Hills Playhouse in their Advanced Class where her acting has been described as possessing a “naturalism” and “believability” that communicates to the audience. She has been applauded for her work as having heart and humanity, and for being a powerful captivating presence on stage. She understands exactly “what is going on underneath the scene” and presents “exactly what the story asks” so that the audience “believes what is going on”. The characters she has been asked to play are strong “salt of the earth” award-winning lead roles previously played by iconic actors like Frances McDormand, Emma Thompson, Michelle Pfeiffer, Nicole Kidman, Sally Field, Julia Roberts, Diane Keaton, Mary Tyler Moore, Goldie Hawn, Jane Fonda and Ellen Burstyn. Carolyn has also studied with Robert D’Avanzo in his renowned On-Camera Audition Course.
In addition to dramatic acting, Carolyn is also immersing herself in comedy by training in improv at The Groundlings and Upright Citizens Brigade as well as comedic acting at Scott Sedita Acting Studios.
Carolyn is an active member of SAG-AFTRA, the Television Academy (Los Angeles), Women in Film (Los Angeles), Raindance Los Angeles, Film Independent (Los Angeles), The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television, Alberta Media Production Industries Association, Women in Film & Television Alberta, Women in Film & Television Vancouver as well as Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers.
After a long career as a paralegal, Carolyn began her creative journey in late 2011 with her first acting class, while living in a region where film and television was not a prominent industry. In 2012 she conceived of a character and became the writer, director, producer and star of a one-woman webseries “The Bridget Linden Show”. She created 125 episodes, which have over 1 Million views on YouTube.
Following this, in 2015, Carolyn created her first scripted comedy webseries “Danger Pay”, about a paralegal who works for a bizarre lawyer, for which she is the writer, producer and lead actor. She won awards for Leading Actress from IndieFEST Film Awards (California) and Accolade Global Film Competition (California) and was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy at LA WEBFEST (California). The series won Best Sketch Comedy at Asia Web Awards (Korea) and an Award of Merit from Elevation Indie Film Awards (Ireland). It was nominated for Best Pilot at WebFest Montreal; Best Fiction Web Series at the Alberta Film and Television Awards; and Best Ensemble Cast at Asia Web Awards (Korea). In addition, Danger Pay was also accepted or screened at other festivals in Los Angeles, Rome, New York, Miami and Austin.
Prior to moving to Los Angeles, in 2016 Carolyn wrote, produced and starred in her first short comedy film “Super Speed Dates”, about a group of women who attend a speed dating event with odd but honest men. Carolyn is also credited as “Director in Training”. “Super Speed Dates” won Best Original Story at Los Angeles Film Awards and an Award of Merit from Canada Shorts Film Festival. It was nominated Best International Short Comedy Film at Fort Worth Indie Film Showcase. In addition, it was accepted or screened at other festivals in Toronto, Nevada, Florida, Austin, and Winchester, UK.
Carolyn has been cast in other productions which are listed in IMDb and continues to create her own projects, including feature films and television series.
Carolyn has attended the American Film Market, the Produced By Conference held by the Producers Guild of America, the Toronto Screenwriting Conference, and regularly attends the Banff World Media Festival. As an emerging director, she has director-shadowed on Season 5 of “Caution: May Contain Nuts” (Sketch Comedy TV Series), and on the short film “Sir John A”. She is the creative force behind her production company, Demure Duchess Pictures.
Carolyn is a Celebrity Spokesperson for Auxilia Italia, an international charitable organization focused on assisting women and children. She has overcome personal obstacles, including losing over 110 pounds over two decades ago. Her perseverance, down to earth nature and unique sense of humor have earned her a strong following on social media. She has been featured in online publications, print magazines, talk shows, podcasts and radio shows around the globe.
TESTIMONIALS
“Carolyn Bridget Kennedy has the drive and spirit of a true professional in everything she does. She rises above the average through hard work and an unrelenting passion for acting, writing and producing.
She has managed to see through to completion well over one hundred productions for YouTube of her “Bridget Linden Show” as well as scripted and shot two web series – “Danger Pay” and “WBFTV Comedy.”
Carolyn continues to drive forward where most would quit. After obtaining her visa to work in the USA as an actor/writer/producer, she has set up shop in LA where she continues to perfect her craft in classes at some of the best acting training institutions in the world - Beverly Hills Playhouse, The Groundlings, Upright Citizens Brigade, etc.
I highly recommend you collaborate with Carolyn for any projects you have whether it be as an actress, writer or producer."
She has managed to see through to completion well over one hundred productions for YouTube of her “Bridget Linden Show” as well as scripted and shot two web series – “Danger Pay” and “WBFTV Comedy.”
Carolyn continues to drive forward where most would quit. After obtaining her visa to work in the USA as an actor/writer/producer, she has set up shop in LA where she continues to perfect her craft in classes at some of the best acting training institutions in the world - Beverly Hills Playhouse, The Groundlings, Upright Citizens Brigade, etc.
I highly recommend you collaborate with Carolyn for any projects you have whether it be as an actress, writer or producer."
-Neil Schell, Acting Coach & Director
"My name is James Saito and I am a film producer.
I had the pleasure of getting to know Carolyn while making the feature film, “Herschell Gordon Lewis’ BloodMania”.
Carolyn is a unique talent, one that I believe the US entertainment industry could benefit from. I have rarely encountered an actress with a talent and professionalism level as high as Carolyn’s and I know that she will continue to be a major asset to any production with which she is associated.
Carolyn is an extremely hardworking, dedicated, intelligent and creative individual. She is a dynamic actress, whose versatility, passion, authenticity and distinctiveness are all evident in the characters she brings to life. She consistently creates characters that are memorable, captivating and exciting to watch.
Carolyn is very reliable and is known for her professionalism both on and off set, as well as for her ability to deliver extraordinary results. She has a refreshing positive attitude and a high-energy work ethic. She is a team-player and is always working in the spirit of collaboration with everyone, both in front of and behind the camera. Carolyn is a pleasure to work with, and an inspiration to many.
Carolyn is in high-demand as an actress, not only in Canada but, in the United States and abroad. She has become a recognizable and valuable commodity not only in the world of film and television, but also has developed a strong following on the Internet and on social media.
I know I will be seeing more of her in the future. She is going to continue to achieve greatness."
I had the pleasure of getting to know Carolyn while making the feature film, “Herschell Gordon Lewis’ BloodMania”.
Carolyn is a unique talent, one that I believe the US entertainment industry could benefit from. I have rarely encountered an actress with a talent and professionalism level as high as Carolyn’s and I know that she will continue to be a major asset to any production with which she is associated.
Carolyn is an extremely hardworking, dedicated, intelligent and creative individual. She is a dynamic actress, whose versatility, passion, authenticity and distinctiveness are all evident in the characters she brings to life. She consistently creates characters that are memorable, captivating and exciting to watch.
Carolyn is very reliable and is known for her professionalism both on and off set, as well as for her ability to deliver extraordinary results. She has a refreshing positive attitude and a high-energy work ethic. She is a team-player and is always working in the spirit of collaboration with everyone, both in front of and behind the camera. Carolyn is a pleasure to work with, and an inspiration to many.
Carolyn is in high-demand as an actress, not only in Canada but, in the United States and abroad. She has become a recognizable and valuable commodity not only in the world of film and television, but also has developed a strong following on the Internet and on social media.
I know I will be seeing more of her in the future. She is going to continue to achieve greatness."
-James Saito, Producer, Diabolique Films
"Having mentored and coached Carolyn, both as actress and upcoming producer I am in a strong position to speak to both her conscientious approach to her work, as well as her talent, which is sure to carry her forward in the entertainment business.
Working with Carolyn is a pleasure on many levels: she works quickly, conscientiously, and with a passion for forward momentum. She is certainly someone to watch out for, as she gains experience and continues toward personal and professional successes.
Carolyn is so fun to work with! Having her on set is such a joy, she always comes prepared with excellent choices for the Director.
In her role as the hot up and coming "next big thing" in Off Screen, the comedy, Carolyn showed up with great choices and fun ideas to take the words on the page to a new level.
Carolyn takes direction well, offers informed ideas and options for any situation thrown at her, and is not only a joy to work with, but such a joy to watch!
Her hard work extends to the other side of the camera as well, look at all she's accomplished! Writer, Creator, Actress. Simply thrilling!"
Working with Carolyn is a pleasure on many levels: she works quickly, conscientiously, and with a passion for forward momentum. She is certainly someone to watch out for, as she gains experience and continues toward personal and professional successes.
Carolyn is so fun to work with! Having her on set is such a joy, she always comes prepared with excellent choices for the Director.
In her role as the hot up and coming "next big thing" in Off Screen, the comedy, Carolyn showed up with great choices and fun ideas to take the words on the page to a new level.
Carolyn takes direction well, offers informed ideas and options for any situation thrown at her, and is not only a joy to work with, but such a joy to watch!
Her hard work extends to the other side of the camera as well, look at all she's accomplished! Writer, Creator, Actress. Simply thrilling!"
-Jewelle Colwell, President, SkyeLovePictures
"There are very few actors that I have encountered that work as hard as Carolyn. She has submersed herself into the industry in one giant leap, soaking up workshops, private coaching, self taped auditions, writing, producing and directing….. the list goes on. She is bold in her choices, 100% committed and indeed an absolute pleasure to work with."
-Tracy Walaschuk, Owner, Dark Horse Talent
"Carolyn constantly surprises me with her sense of play and the choices she makes with her characters exceeds my expectations.
She brings a collaborative energy to set, enhancing the filming process and allowing everything to run more smoothly and efficiently. I absolutely love working with her!!"
She brings a collaborative energy to set, enhancing the filming process and allowing everything to run more smoothly and efficiently. I absolutely love working with her!!"
-Saleste Mele, Writer and Producer, Off Screen Series