Kara Luiz

Acting

Kara Luiz

Born
(age 41)
Birthplace
Bainbridge Island, Washington, USA
Credits
20 titles

Biography

Kara Luiz is an actress, improvisor and host.

She has appeared in many commercials for brands such as MCDONALD'S, DOS EQUIS, CONVERSE, DISCOVER, JEEP, SPRINT, COX CABLE, GENERAL ELECTRIC, RAM, DISH NETWORK and a handful of others. A few highlights from her theatrical appearances include HACKS, AMERICAN CRIME STORY, THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT, THE BIG BANG THEORY, and CRIMINAL MINDS as well as series regular roles on MTV’s JERKS WITH CAMERAS and DISASTER DATE. She can also be seen on the big screen (aka Amazon) as the lead in the horror comedy THE NIGHT WATCHMEN or in the upcoming EMILY THE CRIMINAL with Aubrey Plaza. Kara is a graduate of THE GROUNDLINGS and UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE and regularly performed at UCB (may God rest Sunset's sweet soul) with her improv team, SOME KINDA MONSTER. As a host, she’s recently worked with FUNNYORDIE, Vin De Bona's WHAT THE FAMILY. and AWESTRUCK as a "comedic personality" on over 20 episodes of the series MOM TESTED.

Signature work

Known For

Acting credits 20

YearTitleRole
2026 Wonder Man TV Greta (1 ep)
2025 Ballard TV Raquel Thatcher (1 ep)
2025 The Studio TV Sandra (1 ep)
2024 Matlock TV Alli Glenroy (1 ep)
2024 On the Run Film Laurie
2022 Emily the Criminal Film Bank Boss
2021 Physical TV Erika (1 ep)
2021 Hacks TV Katie (5 ep)
2020 The Flight Attendant TV Woman (1 ep)
2017 The Night Watchmen Film Karen
2017 Doobious Sources Film Megan Jessup
2016 A Beginner's Guide to Snuff Film Kara
2016 The Linda Vista Project Film Cassy
2016 American Crime Story TV Beverly Lambert (1 ep)
2013 Betas TV Allison (2 ep)
2013 A Mother's Rage Film Karen
2012 MyMusic TV Emo (1 ep)
2009 Disaster Date TV (80 ep)
2007 The Big Bang Theory TV Jeanie (1 ep)
2005 Criminal Minds TV Liz Leonte (1 ep)
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