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My Take
Carla Gugino is my favorite kind of actress: the one critics call underrated for twenty years straight until the body of work becomes undeniable. From Spy Kids to Sin City to her devastating turns in Mike Flanagan's horror projects, she has quietly built one of the most versatile filmographies of her generation. I'm drawn to how she plays strength and fragility simultaneously — her characters never feel simplified. The 2005 Theatre World Award hints at stage chops most film fans never see. Sarasota produced a performer who chooses material with taste rather than chasing fame, and I find that discipline genuinely admirable.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Carla Gugino
- Name (Japanese)
- カーラ・グギノ
- Reading
- かーら・ぐぎの
- Born
- August 29, 1971 (age 54)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Boar
- Origin
- Sarasota, Florida, United States
- Height
- 165 cm
- Occupation
- actor / model / singer / film producer / musician
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2005 Theatre World Award
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Carla Gugino born?
Born August 29, 1971 (age 54).
Where is Carla Gugino from?
Carla Gugino is from Sarasota, Florida, United States.
What does Carla Gugino do?
Carla Gugino works as actor, model, singer, film producer, musician.
How tall is Carla Gugino?
Carla Gugino is 165 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.