Born on June 24, 1975, in Brooklyn, New York, Carla Gallo developed a passion for acting from an early age. She pursued her interest academically, earning a theater degree from Cornell University. Raised in a modest family environment, Gallo's early experiences contributed to her grounded personality and dedication to her craft.
Carla Gallo made her acting debut in the 1994 independent film Spanking the Monkey, a performance that earned her an Independent Spirit Award nomination. Despite the acclaim, she faced a five-year hiatus from major screen roles. Her breakthrough came in 2001 when she was cast in the comedy series Undeclared as Lizzie Exley, a lively and neurotic college student majoring in psychology. The role brought her broader recognition and paved the way for additional television and film performances.
Throughout her career, Gallo has become known for portraying quirky and dynamic characters. She had a recurring role as Daisy in the series Californication from 2008 to 2009, where she played a spirited and unfiltered adult film star. One of her most recognized roles came with her portrayal of intern Daisy Wick in Bones, a character known for her excessive enthusiasm and occasional manipulation. Gallo appeared in the series in a recurring role from 2008 until the show’s conclusion in 2017.
In addition to television, Carla Gallo has built a successful film résumé with appearances in a variety of high-profile Hollywood comedies. Her film credits include Superbad, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Mission: Impossible III, We Bought a Zoo, and Neighbors. She reprised her role in the sequel, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising, affirming her continued presence in mainstream cinema.
Carla Gallo keeps her personal life relatively private. She was in a relationship with actor Nick Stahl from 2003 to 2005. Although as of 2015 she was not publicly dating anyone, Gallo became a mother in real life around that time, an experience that mirrored her on-screen character Daisy Wick's storyline in Bones, who gave birth in a 2015 episode titled "The Puzzler in the Pit."
Standing at 5 feet 4 inches tall, Carla Gallo is recognized for her distinctive black hair and brown eyes. Rather than conforming to changing beauty standards, she has been appreciated for embracing her evolving appearance with confidence. Her screen presence and expressive performances have contributed to her branding as a versatile actress capable of playing a range of emotionally complex roles.
| Birth Date: | 24 Jun, 1975 |
| Age: | 44 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Stage actor Television actor Model Film actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Brooklyn |
| Education: | Cornell University |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American actress |
| Twitter Id: | CarlaPGallo |
