Carmella Riley

Actor · Born March 20, 1971 (55) · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Carmella has made a career in stage, film, television, commercials and voice over for two decades on both coasts. Born in the suburbs of Chicago, Carmella began studying theater at the age of l2 at the esteemed Piven Theatre Workshop, eventually becoming a teacher. She also studied at the legendary comedy and improv training ground, The Second City. After graduating from Northwestern University,Carmella moved to the East Coast where she appeared in the Oscar nominated film version of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible along with other film and theater productions in Boston and New York. In Los Angeles, Carmella studied voice over with respected coach, Nancy Wolfson and acting with the renowned, Jeff Corey. She has worked in some of the city’s best theaters and is a member of the acclaimed company, The Actor’s Gang. She continues to work steadily in film and television, guest starring in many popular television shows and national commercials. Carmella lives in Los Angeles with a few of her biggest fans–her husband and kids.

Where can I watch Carmella Riley's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 14 of their 17 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Hulu (7).

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Filmography

19 credits, 17 with a MovieCove page.

Block Party (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)
as Joy
I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson(2019)
Show 1 episode · as Nancy
Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows
Kidnap(2017)
as Stephanie
Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films
Superstore(2015)
Show 1 episode · as Female Customer
Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all shows
How to Get Away with Murder(2014)
Show 1 episode · as Darlene Thornton
Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows
About a Boy(2014)
Show 1 episode · as Gossipy Mom #3
Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all shows
The Crazy Ones(2013)
Show 1 episode · as Molly
Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all shows
Mom(2013)
Show 1 episode · as Megan
Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all shows
Brooklyn Nine-Nine(2013)
Show 1 episode · as Dr. Gabbie Wince
Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows
Monday Mornings(2013)
Show 1 episode · as Nurse Gladys Doise
Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows
House of Lies(2012)
Show 2 episodes · as Rachel
Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all shows
Revenge(2011)
Show 1 episode · as Detective Harris
Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows
Workaholics(2011)
Show 1 episode · as Jenna
Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows
Modern Family(2009)
Show 1 episode · as Gate Attendant #1
Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows
Pepper Dennis (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)
Show 1 episode · as Eugenie / Tina
Grey's Anatomy(2005)
Show 1 episode · as Dr. Simpson
Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows
Desperate Housewives(2004)
Show 1 episode · as Pregnant Woman #1
Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows
Snapped(1998)
as Friend
Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
The Crucible(1996)
as Hannah Brown
Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

Career shape

Biggest box office

Kidnap (2017)

$35M worldwide

Highest rated

Kidnap (2017)

Midcredits 40^th

Film career

19962017

Peak 2017 · steadily prominent in film for years. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.