Julie Carmen

Julie Carmen is an American actress, dancer, and licensed psychotherapist. Born in New York City, Carmen has Spanish, Cuban, and German ancestry. She gained prominence in the 1980s for her role in John Cassavetes' film, Gloria (1980), alongside Gena Rowlands. Carmen received her acting training from renowned coaches like Sanford Meisner, Uta Hagen, and Alice Spivak. She served on the Board of Directors of Women in Film for three years and was a keynote speaker at the WIF Gala, discussing the representation of Latinos and Latinas in Hollywood. Carmen also served on the Board of Directors of IFP/West for six years and created the John Cassavetes Award for emerging filmmakers. Her filmography includes Gloria, Night of the Juggler (1980), Comeback (1982), and Last Plane Out (1983).