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Carl Gilliard

Carl Gilliard

Known For Acting
Birthday Apr 18, 1958 (67)
Birthplace Chicago, Illinois, USA
Popularity 2 (history)
Updated Aug 05, 2024 (Update)
Entry Date Apr 20, 2024
Links TMDb IMDb
Biography

Carl is a native of Chicago, attended high school in Detroit (Osborn High) and received his degree from Michigan State University. Carl initially worked as a radio newscaster at WGPR (107.5) in Detroit before accepting a sales position with the Eastman Kodak Company in Detroit. Shortly thereafter, ... he accepted a position with the Pepsi-Cola Bottling Group as a District Manager which took him first to Grand Rapids, and then to Kalamazoo Michigan, where Carl was re-introduced to theatre at the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre. In 1985, Carl re-located to Los Angeles, where he became a notable fixture on the LA Theatre circuit. As an actor, Carl has appeared in over 2 dozen plays mesmerizing audiences with his trademark baritone voice and fearless character portrayals. He has appeared in "The River Niger", "Livin' Fat", "Bubblin' Brown Sugar", "Zooman & The Sign", "South Of Where We Live", "Jeffrey's Plan" & "The Ninth Wave". His theatre work paved the way for his numerous television & film roles in sitcoms such as "Freddie", "Barbershop", "Family Matters", "Martin", "The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air & "Roc as well as other appearances in "24", Michael Mann's, "Robbery Homicide Division", "Alias", "Cold Case", "Sleeper Cell", "Strong Medicine", "Hunter", "Mike Hammer", "Sherman Oaks" and features such as "Nothin' 2 Lose", "Chatroom", "Contact", "The Luau" , "Coach Carter", the Wes Craven's thriller, "Red Eye" , the upcoming prison drama, "The Mannsfield 12", directed by Craig Ross, Jr. & the romantic comedy, "Divine Intervention", directed by Van Elder. Carl has also appeared in numerous television commercials for IBM, GM, Burger King, Pepto Bismol, Bank One, Habitat For Humanity, Nicoderm, Saturn, Miller Beer & the hilarious "dropped call" campaign for Cingular. Through Carl's various experiences in film, television & theatre, he quickly forged his niche as a Producer with keen discernment for developing and discovering new screenplays by new and exciting writers. In collaboration with partner, Tony Winters, he produced the Pan African Audience Award winning feature "Retiring Tatiana". Carl's first outing as director is the poignant drama, "Section 8". Carl is the Ministry Director of the Faithful Central Bible Church Repertory Company, the drama team at Faithful Central Bible Church and also is Co-Creator and Program Director for the Bill Duke Media Foundation's Youth Media Camp. IMDb Mini Biography By: I-94 Entertainment

Known For

Filmography

Adolescents of Chymera

Adolescents of Chymera

2021

as Daryl

#Truth

#Truth

2019

as Pastor Johnson

Deadcon

Deadcon

2019

as Warren

Nineteen Summers

Nineteen Summers

2019

as Jefferson

Heaven & Hell

Heaven & Hell

2018

as Priest

All Between Us

All Between Us

2018

as Mr. Tillman

Doe

Doe

2018

as Detective Franca

The Preacher's Son

The Preacher's Son

2017

as Deacon Whitmore

No Regrets

No Regrets

2016

as Driver

Super Cyclone

Super Cyclone

2012

as Mr. Stubbs

Layover

Layover

2012

as Ralph

Inception

Inception

2010

as Lobby Sub Con

Divine Intervention

Divine Intervention

2008

as Deacon Grier

Fair Game

Fair Game

2005

as Caller #2 (Voice)

Red Eye

Red Eye

2005

as Taxi Driver

The Chatroom

The Chatroom

2002

as Detective Jeeves

Q: The Movie

Q: The Movie

1999

as Robin

The Darwin Conspiracy

The Darwin Conspiracy

1999

as Second Baseman

Sins of the Mind

Sins of the Mind

1997

as Dylan Seidner

Contact

Contact

1997

as Controller (uncredited)

Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story

Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story

2022

Consulting Producer

No data available

Peaches

Peaches

2008

Co-Producer

Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

Carl Weber's The Family Business

as Brother Minister

Episodes: 20

First Aired: Nov 13, 2018

For the Love of Jason

as Sam Davidson

Episodes: 6

First Aired: Nov 19, 2020

Bel-Air

as Henry Miles

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Feb 13, 2022

Freddie

as Dr. Cunningham

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 12, 2005

The Bernie Mac Show

as Mike

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 14, 2001

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

as Defense Attorney

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 10, 1990

Cold Case

as Principal Parks

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 28, 2003

Tales from the Crypt

as Paramedic #2

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 10, 1989

Private Practice

as Desk Officer

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 26, 2007

Hunter

as Ned Baliss

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 18, 1984

Union Square

as Attorney

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 25, 1997

Red Shoe Diaries

as Mr. Evans

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 27, 1992

FBI: Most Wanted

as Ezekiel Colson

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 07, 2020

Grey's Anatomy

as Older Tenant

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 27, 2005

House

as Dutch Hightower

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 16, 2004

Strong Medicine

as Principal

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 23, 2000

Shameless

as Albert

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 09, 2011

Giants

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Jan 25, 2017

Martin

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 27, 1992

Sleeper Cell

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 04, 2005

Mike Hammer, Private Eye

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 28, 1997

Space: Above and Beyond

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 24, 1995

Family Matters

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 22, 1989

Sherman Oaks

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 16, 1995

Popularity Metrics

Popularity History


Year Month Avg Max Min
2024 6 2 4 1
2024 7 5 11 1
2024 8 3 8 1
2024 9 3 8 1
2024 10 3 8 1
2024 11 1 2 1
2024 12 1 2 1
2025 1 4 15 1
2025 2 1 3 1
2025 3 2 5 1
2025 5 1 2 1
2025 6 1 1 1
2025 7 0 0 0
2025 8 1 2 0

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