Joelle Carter

Joelle Carter

53 · Born: Oct 10, 1972

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornOct 10, 1972 Thomasville, Georgia, USA
Parents
  • Jimmy Carter

Biography

Joelle Carter has made a lasting impression in the film industry with her captivating performances in a variety of feature cult favorites, including High Fidelity (2000) and American Pie 2 (2001). Her impressive repertoire also includes independent films Swimming (2000) and Lisa Picard Is Famous (2000),showcasing her versatility as an actress.

In addition to her film work, Carter has also made significant contributions to television, starring in the controversial series Wonderland (2000),created by the renowned Peter Berg, who is also known for his work on Friday Night Lights (2004).

Carter's passion for storytelling extends beyond acting, as she co-produced the documentary Altered by Elvis (2006),which she is particularly proud of. Furthermore, she co-produced and starred in the critically acclaimed short film A Girl and a Gun (2008),which won the prestigious Best Original Short award at the 2008 Washougal International Film Festival.

Carter's continued success in the industry is evident in her attendance at esteemed film festivals, including the 2008 Cannes Film Festival, where she showcased her work in Jumping In (2008). Her most recent film, To Be Friends (2010),directed by Jim Eckhart, executive-produced by Aaron Eckhart, and co-starring Todd Stashwick, was honored and opened the Boston Film Festival.

Looking ahead, Carter has several upcoming features, including "City of Jerks" (directed by Phedon Papamichael) and Eyes to See (2010),both set to release in 2011.

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Todd Stashwick

Career

2023
The Hill
The Hill as Helen Hill
2020
Punching and Stealing
Punching and Stealing as Jessica Steinman
Home Before Dark
Home Before Dark as Principal Kim Collins
Dirty John
Dirty John as Yvonne Newsome
2017
Chicago Justice
Chicago Justice as Laura Nagel
2015
The Week
The Week as Lenny Wright
2014
The Living
The Living as Angela
My Daughter Must Live
My Daughter Must Live as Ragen O'Malley
2013
Red Wing
Red Wing as Vera Saxton
2012
2010
Justified
Justified as Ava Crowder
2009
2008
2006
Room 314
Room 314 as Stacey
2003
Justice
Justice as Monique
2002
2001
Final Jeopardy
Final Jeopardy as Sandra Bonventre
2000
Quarantine
Quarantine as Luce Kempers
Boys Life 3
Boys Life 3 as Amy (segment "Just One Time")
Swimming
Swimming as Josee
It Had to Be You
It Had to Be You as Claire Parker
High Fidelity
High Fidelity as Penny Hardwick
Wonderland
Wonderland as Heather Miles
1999
Suits
Suits as Heidi Wilson