Carra Patterson dropped in to talk about Elsbeth and what it’s like to be on a network series in 2025.  Carra also revels what it was like originating a role in the August Wilson Play Jitney and being directed by George C Wolfe.  Listen as Carra talks about working with co-stars Carrie Preston & Wendell Pierce, plus her take on Self-Tape Auditions.

Also in this episode - Martin Sheen 2001 Golden Globe win for West Wing and Operation Mincemeat Review.

Carra Patterson was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida. She graduated from the New York University Tisch School of the Arts. She made her big screen debut appearing in an supporting role in the 2010 romantic comedy-drama film, Why Did I Get Married Too?. 

In 2012 she made her Broadway debut in Manhattan Theatre Club production of Wit starring Cynthia Nixon. She later performed in off-Broadway productions of Luck of the Irish, Significant Other and By the Way, Meet Vera Stark. In 2017 she starred in August Wilson's play Jitney.

Patterson appeared in the biographical drama film Straight Outta Compton directed by F. Gary Gray. On television, she made guest appearances on The Good Wife, Blue Bloods, Elementary and Instinct. She played Josephine Baker in an episode of HBO series, Lovecraft Country. Patterson starred in the Disney+ action comedy series, Turner & Hooch. In 2023, Patterson played civil rights leader Coretta Scott King in the biographical drama film, Rustin directed by George C. Wolfe.  Later in 2023 she was cast opposite Carrie Preston in the CBS comedy-drama series, Elsbeth.

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