| Lauren Ashley Carter | |
|---|---|
 in the horror comedy short film Once Bitten... (2018) | |
| Born | Lauren Ashley Carter |
| Occupation(s) | Actress and Producer |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Lauren Ashley Carter is an American actress and producer.
Early life and education
Carter grew up in Ohio and graduated from the University of Cincinnati – College-Conservatory of Music with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dramatic Performance in 2008.
Career
Film
Variety described her acting in Jug Face as "a fine performance", and The New York Times wrote of her acting in The Woman that it was "dexterously understated". In 2016 Carter wrote a piece for the Modern Horrors website in which she discussed a film role that she turned down due to concerns for her safety.
Theatre
In 2014, Carter played Ruth in The Human Race Theatre Company's production of Miracle On South Division Street at the Loft Theatre in Dayton, Ohio.
Personal life
She is a fan of horror and science fiction. In a 2016 interview with SciFiNow, Carter said "If you say you don’t like horror, it just means that you haven’t found the right movie." In 2019, Carter explained that she became a horror fan because she watched horror films on VHS with her father.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Waiting Room | Alison | Short - credited as Lauren Carter |
| 2010 | Rising Stars | Natalie | |
| Black | Noir | Short | |
| 2011 | The Woman | Peggy Cleek | |
| The Prodigies | Liza Everton | ||
| Mantua | Noir Noive | ||
| 2012 | Premium Rush | Phoebe | |
| 2013 | Jug Face | Ada | Released on DVD in the UK as "The Pit" |
| Jack's Not Sick Anymore | Naomi | Short | |
| 2014 | Bereavement | Mary | Short |
| 2015 | Pod | Lyla | |
| Darling | Darling | ||
| The Mind's Eye | Rachel Meadows | AKA "Supernatural Forces" | |
| 2017 | Imitation Girl | Julianna / Imitation | |
| King Rat | Hailey | ||
| Gags the Clown | Heather Duprey | ||
| 2018 | Once Bitten... | Martha Swales | Short |
| Black Site | Agent Leonhart | AKA "Dark Gods" | |
| Hail Maria! | Maria | Short | |
| 2019 | Artik | Flin Brays | |
| Darlin' | Peggy | ||
| 2021 | A Little More Flesh II | As herself | |
| Eating Cars | Megan |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
|
Lisa Banks | 1 episode |
| 2016 | Above Average Presents | Michelle | 1 episode |
| The Mentors | Mentee | 1 episode | |
| 2016-2017 | The Special Without Brett Davies | Sen. Diane Harris / Reporter | 2 episodes |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Tea Time with Lauren Ashley Carter | As herself | 4 episodes |
| 2017 | The Hawkins Family Yule Log | Daughter | 1 episode |
References
- Barton, Steve (2013-08-09). "Lauren Ashley Carter Talks Jug Face and More". Dread Central. Retrieved 2015-07-29.
- "CCM Drama- WORKING ACTORS". University of Cincinnati – College-Conservatory of Music. Retrieved 2015-07-29.
- Nelson, Rob (2013-08-05). "Film Review: 'Jug Face'". Variety. Retrieved 2015-07-29.
- Webster, Andy (2011-10-16). "One Big Happy Family (and Prisoner)". The New York Times. Retrieved 2015-07-29.
- "The Insider: Lauren Ashley Carter and the Role That Went Too Far". ModernHorrors.com. 2016. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
- "Photo Flash: The Human Race Theatre Co Presents MIRACLE ON SOUTH DIVISION STREET". 2014. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
- James, Jonathan (2013-08-10). "Q&A with Jug Face's Lauren Ashley Carter". Daily Dead. Retrieved 2015-07-29.
- Hatfull, Jonathan (2016-10-24). "Lauren Ashley Carter on Darling, horror for everyone and Jackie Chan". scifinow.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
- Muir, Nathaniel (2019-10-17). "Lauren Ashley Carter Interview: A candid talk with the indie horror Darling". AIPT Comics. Retrieved 2023-02-26.