Quick Facts
Born:
1985-02-13
Birthplace:
Bainbridge Island, Washington, USA
Credits:
17 Total Roles
Kara Luiz
Acting
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Biography
Kara Luiz is an actress, improvisor and host.
She has appeared in many commercials for brands such as MCDONALD'S, DOS EQUIS, CONVERSE, DISCOVER, JEEP, SPRINT, COX CABLE, GENERAL ELECTRIC, RAM, DISH NETWORK and a handful of others. A few highlights from her theatrical appearances include HACKS, AMERICAN CRIME STORY, THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT, THE BIG BANG THEORY, and CRIMINAL MINDS as well as series regular roles on MTV’s JERKS WITH CAMERAS and DISASTER DATE. She can also be seen on the big screen (aka Amazon) as the lead in the horror comedy THE NIGHT WATCHMEN or in the upcoming EMILY THE CRIMINAL with Aubrey Plaza. Kara is a graduate of THE GROUNDLINGS and UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE and regularly performed at UCB (may God rest Sunset's sweet soul) with her improv team, SOME KINDA MONSTER. As a host, she’s recently worked with FUNNYORDIE, Vin De Bona's WHAT THE FAMILY. and AWESTRUCK as a "comedic personality" on over 20 episodes of the series MOM TESTED.
She has appeared in many commercials for brands such as MCDONALD'S, DOS EQUIS, CONVERSE, DISCOVER, JEEP, SPRINT, COX CABLE, GENERAL ELECTRIC, RAM, DISH NETWORK and a handful of others. A few highlights from her theatrical appearances include HACKS, AMERICAN CRIME STORY, THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT, THE BIG BANG THEORY, and CRIMINAL MINDS as well as series regular roles on MTV’s JERKS WITH CAMERAS and DISASTER DATE. She can also be seen on the big screen (aka Amazon) as the lead in the horror comedy THE NIGHT WATCHMEN or in the upcoming EMILY THE CRIMINAL with Aubrey Plaza. Kara is a graduate of THE GROUNDLINGS and UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE and regularly performed at UCB (may God rest Sunset's sweet soul) with her improv team, SOME KINDA MONSTER. As a host, she’s recently worked with FUNNYORDIE, Vin De Bona's WHAT THE FAMILY. and AWESTRUCK as a "comedic personality" on over 20 episodes of the series MOM TESTED.
Known For
The Big Bang Theory
Jeanie
Criminal Minds
Liz Leonte
American Crime Story
Beverly Lambert
Emily the Criminal
Bank Boss
The Flight Attendant
Woman
Hacks
Katie
The Studio
Sandra
Wonder Man
Greta
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wonder Man TV | Greta |
| 2025 | Ballard TV | Raquel Thatcher |
| 2025 | The Studio TV | Sandra |
| 2024 | Matlock TV | Alli Glenroy |
| 2024 | On the Run MOVIE | Laurie |
| 2022 | Emily the Criminal MOVIE | Bank Boss |
| 2021 | Physical TV | Erika |
| 2021 | Hacks TV | Katie |
| 2020 | The Flight Attendant TV | Woman |
| 2017 | The Night Watchmen MOVIE | Karen |