Lisa Nicole Carson is a talented actress who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry by starring in both a highly acclaimed comedy and drama series simultaneously. Her impressive credits include playing the role of Renee Radick, the roommate of Calista Flockhart's character, on the popular Fox series Ally McBeal, which premiered in 1997.
Concurrently, Carson also played the role of Carla Reese, the mother of Eriq La Salle's character's son, on the NBC drama series ER, which debuted in 1994. Her outstanding performances in both roles have earned her numerous award nominations.
In addition to her work on Ally McBeal and ER, Carson has appeared in several other television shows, including the series Divas and guest roles on Law & Order. She has also made appearances in telefilms, such as Aftershock: Earthquake in New York, which aired in 1999.
Carson's feature film credits are equally impressive, with notable roles in films like Life, starring Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence, the drama Eve's Bayou, alongside Samuel L. Jackson, the romantic comedy Love Jones, featuring Larenz Tate, the crime drama Devil in a Blue Dress, starring Denzel Washington and Jason's Lyric, with Jada Pinkett Smith.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Carson spent her teenage years in Gainesville, Florida, graduating from Buchholz High School in June 1987. After graduation, she moved to New York City to live with her grandmother and pursue a career in acting. Carson is now a recent transplant to Los Angeles.
In addition to her acting career, Carson is also a skilled vocalist.