Amy Carlson
Amy Carlson was raised in Glen Ellyn
(Illinois) and was a part of her early years living in Chicago. Amy lived in
Glen Ellyn, Illinois, until she graduated from junior college. The family also
lived in the Middle East, where her parents, Bob (and Barb) taught at the
American School. Amy has two sisters, Betsy and Lori, and a brother Joe. Amy
has traveled extensively across Europe with her family , and independently. Her
parents were teachers so they could enjoy every summer together in the campfire
and travelling across the United States. In reality, they've spent time camping
in every state other than Alaska. Amy went to Rwanda after the war in 1994 to
aid relief efforts. Amy was a skilled actor in school plays and won writing
contests. In high school, she excelled in athletics and was the first to
participate in the ever 3200 meter relay for girls in the Illinois track. After
sustaining an injury, she could return to theater and perform a variety of
roles, including Lanford Wilson's "Fifth of July" and Wallace Shawn's
film "Aunt Dan and Lemon". Amy graduated from Knox College in
Galesburg (Illinois) as a cum laude graduate with an A.A. East Asian history,
with a concentration in Theater. Following graduation, she moved to Chicago
where she studied Improv at the Improv Olympic. Additionally, she studied
acting at The Actor's Center. Shortly after graduation she was offered on a
contract as an actress on the defunct soap series Another World (1964). The
actress has been nominated for an Daytime Emmy Award in the category of
"Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Daytime Drama Series". Her most
memorable roles were of strong women, such as Alex Taylor (1999), Maggie
Pistone (2000), Katie Owen (2003), and Linda Reagan (2003). Carlson lives in
New York City, with Syd Butler as her husband and Bassist of Les Savy Fav. She
is also the proprietor of Frenchkiss Records, an independent music label, and
serves as part-owner. Amy is still working in the field of film and writing.
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