Biography
Carrie Walrond Hood is a talented actor and producer who excels as a performer. She has landed sought-after film roles in Warner Brothers' "The Accountant," 20th Century Fox's "Keeping Up With The Joneses," and Tyler Perry's "Single Moms Club." Her television credits include appearances on ABC's "Kevin (Probably) Saves the World," MTV's "Finding Carter," The Sundance Channel's critically praised "The Red Road," as well as roles in "Survivor's Remorse," "Satisfaction," and "Drop Dead Diva." She also had a recurring role as Dr. Romero on Lifetime's "Devious Maids." On stage, she starred in Kenneth Lin's "Warrior Class" at Atlanta's Tony Award-winning Alliance Theatre. Hood has also enjoyed considerable commercial success, with regional and national spots running consistently over the years.
Carrie brings positivity to challenging situations and continually seeks creative solutions to overcome obstacles. Her openness and enthusiasm make her a pleasure to collaborate with, and her perseverance enables her to thrive in the demanding entertainment industry, allowing her to tell stories that resonate deeply.
Her passion for performing and being in the spotlight began early, dressing up in heels and singing to family and guests at home as a child. Her first stage role was in kindergarten, in a play called "The Doll and the Scarecrow," where her grandmother crafted a memorable patchwork gingham doll costume. Carrie fondly recalls feeling shy holding the scarecrow's hand during the first song. As an adult, one of her most notable stage roles was Holly Lillian Eames in Kenneth Lin’s "Warrior Class," directed by Eric Ting and staged at Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre. She enjoyed portraying a complex character who defied simple moral judgment, inviting audiences to consider her virtues and flaws. Hood also cherished her comedic role in Tyler Perry’s "Single Moms Club," which marked one of her first major opportunities to improvise a comedic character on film.
Carrie's journey to becoming a professional actor involved some detours. While she loved theater in high school, adult responsibilities took precedence during college. After moving to Atlanta, she took a "real job" at CNN but continued performing weekly with a local improv troupe. Her pivotal moment came after reading Bruce Wilkinson's book "Dream Giver" and hearing the author speak. Inspired, she took a bold leap, quitting her corporate job to pursue acting full time—without an agent and while managing a mortgage. Motivated by the conviction to fully commit to acting or risk an unfulfilled life, her risk paid off: within six months, she secured an agent and her first commercial role. She also ventured into production, which eventually led to producing work. Carrie has been represented by Houghton Talent for over a decade, enjoying success in both commercial and theatrical acting. She is happily married with two young children and works diligently to balance family life and career, which bring her immense joy.
