Kara Killmer

Kara Killmer
Born (1988-06-14) June 14, 1988
Crowley, Texas, U.S.
Alma mater Baylor University (BFA)
Occupation Actress
Years active 2010–present
Spouse(s)
Andrew Cheney (m. 2016)

Kara Killmer (born June 14, 1988) is an American actress. In 2010, she starred in the short-lived Hulu original reality web series If I Can Dream and in 2014, she began starring as Sylvie Brett in the NBC drama Chicago Fire.

Early life

Killmer was born in Crowley, Texas. She attended Baylor University in Waco, Texas, graduating in 2010 with a B.F.A. in performing arts.[1]

Career

Killmer starred in the short-lived Hulu original reality web series If I Can Dream in 2010, which featured a number of participants who were trying to make it in the entertainment business.[2][3]

In 2014, Killmer was cast as Athena True in the NBC science fiction crime thriller pilot Tin Man,[4] but it was not picked up by the network when it announced its 2014–15 television schedule.[5] In 2014, Killmer joined the cast of the NBC drama Chicago Fire as Sylvie Brett, the paramedic who replaces Leslie Shay (Lauren German) in the third season premiere titled "Always" that aired on September 23, 2014.[6]

Killmer made her feature film debut with her future husband Andrew Cheney and John Rhys-Davies in the Revolutionary War action-adventure thriller Beyond the Mask that was released on April 6, 2015.[7]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2012Remnant—Short Film
2012PrankBethShort Film
2015Beyond the MaskCharlotte Holloway
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2010If I Can DreamHerselfMain role, 32 episodes
2011Scary TalesRapunzelEpisode: "The Pied Piper & Rapunzel"
2012Jane by DesignBlonde GirlEpisode: "The Image Issue"
2013Rosa the ImposerSandraEpisode: "# Equality"
2013HorizonAnna WebberTV Movie
2014Tin ManAthena TrueTV Pilot
2014–presentChicago FireSylvie BrettMain role
2014–presentChicago P.D.Sylvie BrettRecurring role
2015–presentChicago MedSylvie BrettRecurring role
2017Chicago JusticeSylvie BrettEpisode: "AQD"
2017Special SkillsReceptionistEpisode: "Hot Tea"
2018My Husband's Secret LifeJennifer JonesTV Movie

References

  1. ↑ Rhoades, Ashley (May 28, 2010). "If I Can Dream: Turning Dreams into Reality". Stanford Daily. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
  2. ↑ "If I Can Dream > Kara". Hulu. 2010. Archived from the original on September 5, 2011. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
  3. ↑ Gelman, Vlada (March 2, 2010). "'American Idol' + 'Real World' = New Web series 'If I Can Dream'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
  4. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (January 24, 2014). "Kara Killmer Cast In NBC Pilot 'Tin Man', Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje In 'Odyssey'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
  5. ↑ Kondolojy, Amanda (May 11, 2014). "NBC 2014-2015 Schedule: 'Parenthood' Renewed; 'State of Affairs' & 'Marry Me' To Air Post-'Voice'; 'The Blacklist' Moves Midseason + 'Parks and Recreation' Final Season Benched". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 11, 2014.
  6. ↑ Fremont, Maggie (September 24, 2014). "'Chicago Fire' season 3 premiere recap: This place will never be the same". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
  7. ↑ Fairchild, Lucas (December 18, 2014). "'Beyond the Mask' Blasts Open New Genre in Christian Films". Christian News Wire. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.