Karla Tamburrelli
Karla Tamburrelli | |
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| Born | 1956 (age 69–70) |
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| Years active | 1984−1998 |
Karla Tamburrelli (born 1956) is an American actress and television producer. She played detective Darlene Broussard in the television series The Big Easy. In 1993, she was awarded the Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Lead Actress for "Lost in Yonkers" at the Fox Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.
Stage career
[edit]Tamburrelli made her professional stage debut in the U.S. national tour of Maury Yeston’s musical Nine in 1984, appearing as Carla.[1]
In Chicago she starred as Grandma Kurnitz in the Royal George Theatre production of Neil Simon’s Lost in Yonkers (1992–1994). The performance earned her the 1993 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actress in a Principal Role.[2]
Film and television
[edit]Tamburrelli’s screen career began with guest roles on network series including Miami Vice (1985). She made her feature‑film debut in Die Hard 2 (1990) and appeared in the comedies City Slickers (1991) and Nothing but Trouble (1991).[3]
On television she became a frequent guest star on sitcoms such as Seinfeld, Friends, Mad About You and the crime drama Brooklyn South.[citation needed] She played Detective Darlene “D. B.” Broussard in the first season of The Big Easy.[4]
Producing career
[edit]Tamburrelli joined the production staff of the inaugural Screen Actors Guild Awards ceremony in 1995 and, alongside Yale Summers, was promoted to producer for the 4th awards show in 1998. She remained a lead producer through the 12th ceremony in 2006, supervising entry submissions, nominating‑committee screenings and the live TNT/TBS telecasts.[5]
Filmography
[edit]Television series
[edit]| Year | Name | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Miami Vice | Ample Annie | 2 episodes |
| 1987 | 1st & Ten | Lorraine Manzak | 2 episodes |
| 1988 | The Hogan Family | Danielle | 1 episode |
| 1988 | CBS Summer Playhouse | N/A | 1 episode |
| 1990 | Dream On | Claire | 1 episode |
| 1990 | Cop Rock | Gretchen | 1 episode |
| 1991 | Babes | Saleswoman | 1 episode |
| 1991 | Civil Wars | N/A | 1 episode |
| 1991–1992 | Growing Pains | Jodi Creedmore | 2 episodes |
| 1992 | Who's the Boss? | Ms. Eastman | 1 episode |
| 1994 | Seinfeld | Daphne | 1 episode |
| 1994 | Mad About You | Mrs. Astin | 1 episode |
| 1994 | Hardball | Carol Widmer | 1 episode |
| 1994 | The Boys Are Back | Casino's Waitress | 1 episode |
| 1995 | Platypus Man | Eileen | 1 episode |
| 1995 | Friends | The Teacher | 1 episode |
| 1996–1997 | The Big Easy | Darlene Broussard | 13 episodes |
| 1997 | Pearl | Tina | 1 episode |
| 1997–1998 | Brooklyn South | Vicky Santoro | 4 episodes |
| 1997–1998 | Working | Receptionist | 2 episodes |
| 1998 | Maximum Bob | Opal Duvall | 1 episode |
Films
[edit]| Year | Name | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Die Hard 2 | Stewardess (Northeast Plane) |
| 1990 | Maverick Square | Althea |
| 1991 | Nothing But Trouble | Dealer #2's Girlfriend |
| 1991 | City Slickers | Arlene Berquist |
| 1991 | In a Child's Name | Teresa Silvano-Taylor |
| 1992 | Forever Young | Blanche Finley |
| 1994 | The Counterfeit Contessa | Countess Sofia di Sarzanello |
| 1994 | Gambler V: Playing for Keeps | Marchette |
| 1995 | Sleep, Baby, Sleep | Tracy Corbett |
| 1995 | Fast Company | N/A |
| 1996 | Forgotten Sins | Mrs. Gibbons |
| 1997 | Plump Fiction | Sister Ruth |
Theater
[edit]| Year | Name | Role | Locale | City | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Lost in Yonkers | Grandma Kurnitz | Off Broadway – Fox Theatricals | Chicago, Illinois | [6] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Karla Tamburrelli – Broadway Cast & Staff | IBDB". www.ibdb.com. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ Thomas, Kevin (1994-07-10). "A New Jersey baby--his mother (Karla Tamburrelli)l..." Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ Loynd, Ray (1991-11-16). "TV Reviews : 'In a Child's Name': Who Gets the Baby?". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ Scott, Tony (August 9, 1996). "The Big Easy". Variety. Retrieved 2026-04-28.
- ^ "TBS TO JOIN TNT IN LIVE SIMULCAST OF AWARDS". www.sagaftra.org. Archived from the original on 2021-02-09. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ Christiansen, Richard (October 1, 1992). "'Lost in Yonkers' a polished gem". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2026-04-28 – via Newspapers.com.
