Carla Gugino Biography

Whether she is appearing in a frothy television comedy or an intense movie drama, Carla Gugino creates interesting and believable characters. A native of Sarasota, FL, Gugino spent most of her youth being shuttled by her mother to various locations in California. At age 15, she and her mom were living in San Diego, when Gugino was convinced to try a modeling career in New York City. She succeeded, but soon found the fast pace of high-fashion modeling too much for her and moved to Los Angeles, where she took advice from an aunt, model Carol Merril, best known for her work on Let's Make a Deal game show, and enrolled in acting classes to study under drama coach Gene Bua. Gugino quickly found her calling as an actress and she threw herself into her studies. Because she was so young, her mother insisted that Gugino study only six months in Los Angeles and then return to San Diego. Just before the time period ended, Gugino made her film debut in the comedy Troop Beverly Hills (1986). More features followed, until she got her first supporting major role, that of Norma in the Robert De Niro/Leonardo Di Caprio drama This Boy's Life (1993). Her next co-starring role came in Miami Rhapsody (1995). Gugino interrupted her film career to play a co-starring role on the Michael J. Fox sitcom Spin City. She found she missed working in films and left the series. Her other television credits include the British miniseries The Buccaneers and television movies for the HBO and Showtime cable networks. As her film career progressed, Gugino kept landing increasingly meaty roles. In 1998, she starred opposite Nicolas Cage in Brian De Palma's action thriller Snake Eyes. Later following with roles in both Spy Kids and The One (both 2001), Gugino continued to gain wide exposure. Subsequently proving she had what it takes to thrill in the two Spy Kids sequels, Gugino was later cast as the eponymous character in the 2003 action/crime hybrid series Karen Sisco. Based on the character originally essayed by Jennifer Lopez in the 1998 Steven Soderbergh film Out of Sight, the show followed the exploits of a tough but sexy US Marshal as she chased fugitives along Miami's Gold Coast. That same year Gugino could also be spotted in a duel role in director Keith Gordon's The Singing Detective. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

• 1. Sally Jupiter/Silk Spectre: Poor Eddie.
  2. Laurie Jupiter/Silk Spectre II: Poor Eddie? After what he did to you?
  From Watchmen. Submitted by Baurushan J (3 months ago)

• 1. Sally Jupiter/Silk Spectre: Laurie? Is that you? Thought you'd be used to travelling like that.
  2. Laurie Jupiter/Silk Spectre II: Hate it when Jon teleports me.
  From Watchmen. Submitted by Baurushan J (3 months ago)

• 1. Madam Gorski: I am going to start your music, you are safe, its all safe. Now relax, and just let go.. It's like we talk about, you control this world.. Let the pain go... let the hurt go... let the guilt go.. what your imagining right now, that world you control? That place can be as real as any pain.
  From Sucker Punch. Submitted by George T (4 months ago)

• 1. Blue: Girls? Can you just gather around for a second? I wanna say a few words. Alright, I try to give you all... a good life. I try. I do. And all I ask for in return is just for.. respect.. honesty.. A give and take relationship. But its come to my attention, Its come to our attention.. that a few bad eggs, led by one little egg in particular.. have spit.. in the face of that generosity, and are.. plotting against me. Me... Your friend, your protector, YOUR EMPLOYER! *gets gun*. Plotting to take from me!?, my most precious possessions!
  2. Madam Gorski: Blue, what are you doing?
  3. Blue: Hm?
  4. Madam Gorski: You got the information. You have won!. This fantasy of freedom is all they have.
  5. Blue: *Slaps Madam Gorski* No, no, no!. No one's buying that, honey!. No one's buying that, Vera!.
  6. Madam Gorski: *Pants heavily* There is nothing you can do to!..
  7. Blue: *Chokes Madam Gorski" You listen to me, you old whore... Its too late to play the good guy, Its far too late!. Your suddenly not aware of what it is we do here!?
  8. Madam Gorski: I teach them to survive you!
  9. Blue: *Points gun at Madam Gorski* All right.
  10. Blondie: *Cries* I'm Sorry! I didn't mean to say anything! I'm sorry.. I didn't mean to. He said everything would be ok..
  11. Madam Gorski: Blue, this is a mistake.. Please don't do this, ok?
  12. Blue: That's right our dear Blondie came to us... desperately trying to help her sisters off this most dangerous path, and at first, we didn't even believe her did we? But after hearing who was involved, frankly, it started to make sense. Uhuh, map, fire, looks like that chicken was countered a little before it hatched, aint that right Amber? You have anything to say? anything? You know what sweetheart? Its ok, Its ok.. *Shoots Amber dead* Ok calm down, this will all be over soon and we can get back to business as usual! Blondie, I wanna thank for for everything you've done.. The thing is we hate snitches so.. *Shoots Blondie dead* I hope everyone's learnt a valuable lesson here, Especially you Madam Gorski *calls guards to get her out* And the rest of you, you got a show to do, so go on, go get them girls! Make it count!
  From Sucker Punch. Submitted by George T (4 months ago)

• 1. Madam Gorski: Doctor?, is it done?
  2. Doctor: Dr. Gorski, what do you know about this one?.. Uh, there was something very peculiar.
  3. Madam Gorski: Uh yes, her mothers death plunged her into a deep depression, and then in a fit she accidently killed her sister, poor child... Its a shame I couldn't do more for her. I wasn't given much time you see.
  4. Doctor: Yes, but you recommended the procedure.
  5. Madam Gorski: Oh, I'm afraid not. I will admit she was quite a handful. In just one week here she stabbed an elderly, started a fire.. and helped another patient to escape... But I don't agree with this solution doctor.
  6. Doctor: But why would you sign for a procedure you don't agree with?
  7. Madam Gorski: Well I...
  8. Doctor: That is your signature is it not?... I've been doing this for quite some time doctor... And to be honest with you, I've wondered myself whether or not it is right. And I have seen some tortured souls in here, believe me... But this one... Something in her eyes... I've never seen anyone that uh.. Its the way she looked at me... Its like she wanted me to do it.. I hope it helps her.
  From Sucker Punch. Submitted by George T (4 months ago)

• 1. Sally Jupiter/Silk Spectre: I'm 67 years old. Every day, the future looks a little bit darker. But the past, even the grimy parts of it, keep on getting brighter.
  From Watchmen. Submitted by Alexandar T (8 months ago)

• 1. Madam Gorski: I teach them to survive you!
  From Sucker Punch. Submitted by Yveline B (8 months ago)

• 1. Gregorio Cortez: Remember when we could sense danger a mile away?
  2. Ingrid Cortez: Those were the days.
  From Spy Kids. Submitted by Chris P (13 months ago)

• 1. Madam Gorski: And finally, this question: The mystery of whose story it will be, of who draws the curtain, of who sets the stage. Who is it that chooses our steps in the dance, who drives us mad, lashes us with whips and crowns us with victory when we survive the impossible? Who is it that does all these things?
  From Sucker Punch. Submitted by Aubrey L (14 months ago)

• 1. Madam Gorski: Who drives us mad, lashes us with whips and crowns us with victory when we survive the impossible? Who is it, that does all these things? Who honors those we love with the very life we live? Who sends monsters to kill us and at the same time sings we will never die? Who teaches us whats real and how to laugh at lies? Who decides why we live and what we die to defend? Who chains us and who holds the key that can set us free? Its you, you have all the weapons you need, now FIGHT
  From Sucker Punch. Submitted by Adam S (14 months ago)

• 1. Madam Gorski: You have all the weapons you need, you always had them... NOW USE IT!
  From Sucker Punch. Submitted by Seri S (14 months ago)