Kari Nissena

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Known For

Callous Tammy Young

(2009)

Dear Lemon Lima Norma

(2009)

Silver Patriot Camile / Dr. Chameleon

(2005)

Hollywood Inc. Dr. Linda Sanders / Officer Kris Westley / Nurse Kaylee / Drama Queen / Janie Maxi / Karen / Karesa / Karla Marchetti / Kate / Meryl Chandler / Soap Actress

(2012-2015)

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Actress (55 credits)

2019 The 12 Days of Christy (TV Mini-Series) (pre-production)
Christy

Fierce Target (post-production)
MMA Gym Receptionist

2018 The Witching Hour (Short)
Sheri Morris (voice)

2018 Iniquity (Short)
Coroner Rudi Birch

2017 What a Great Idea
Kathy

2017 Eddie James Red Carpet Album Launch (Video short)

2016 Coffee with Kari (TV Series)

- Pilot (2016)

2015 Simply Haneef (TV Series)

- Special Guest: Kari Nissena (2015)

2015 The Weight of Blood and Bones (Short)
Annabelle

2014-2015 Actor Transformation (TV Series)

- Mindset (2015)

- Kari's Soapbox (2014)

- The Transformation

- Kari Nissena & Bill Oberst Jr.

2012-2015 Hollywood Inc. (TV Series)
Dr. Linda Sanders / Officer Kris Westley / Nurse Kaylee / ...

- Giving Back (2015)

- Sara (2014) ... Dr. Linda Sanders

- On with the Show (2012)

- The Reel Deal

- You Do It ... Janie Maxi

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2014 The Rogue Report (Short)
Rebecca Flynn

2014 Gone Doggy Gone
Command Center Chief

2014/I Crossroads
Laura

2014 Things That Actors Say (Short)

2013 Defining Mel (TV Series)
Grace 'Clover Moon' Wilson (2013)

2013 Revenge, Inc. (Short)
Natalie

2013 Social Nightmare (TV Movie)
Dr. Greenberg

2012 The Disappointment of Jonathan Bender (Short)
Cynthia Tanner

2012 Least Among Saints
Beth

2011 The Casting Workshop (Video short)
Alicia Lynn

2011 11/11/11 (Video)
Sofie

2011 Family 2.0 (Short)
Eleanor

2010 Changing Hands
Alix

2010 Intervention: Mike (Short)
Girlfriend

2010 Sexual Harassment Orientation (Short)
Tamra

2010/I The Guilty (Short)
Alexis

2010 The Rendezvous: A Love Story (Short)
Louis's Therapist

2010 Taking a Stand (Short)
Mrs. Brown

2010 Eye on Entertainment (TV Series)
Actress

- Interview with Actress Kari Nissena of 'Callous' (2010) ... Actress

2009 Callous
Tammy Young

2009 Dear Lemon Lima
Norma

2008 Humanity's End (Video)
Gorlock

2008 Worth (Short)
Sheila

2008 The Mind Conjurers (Short)

2008 Just Jordan (TV Series)
Stage Manager

- Boogie Toasties (2008) ... Stage Manager

2007 A-Date (Short)
Emma

2007 Pashittu (Short)
Woman in film

2006 Coras Charm (Short)

2006 Cats on a Plane (Short)
Kitty

2006 Protected! (Video short)
Blanche Wiggum

2005 Silver Patriot (Short)
Camile / Dr. Chameleon

2005 Raw Footage
Viv's Friend

2004 Huff (TV Series)
Margo

- Assault & Pepper (2004) ... Margo (uncredited)

2004 Nip/Tuck (TV Series)
Surgery Assistant

- Agatha Ripp (2004) ... Surgery Assistant (uncredited)

- Naomi Gaines (2004) ... Surgery Assistant (uncredited)

2004 Ringtone Blues (Short)
Betty Sweetheart

2003 A Simple Choice (Short)
Jogger 1

2003 Blindsided (Short)
Boss

2003 Teeth of Doom (Short)
Nurse

2003 Traxx (Short)
Mary

2003 Music Is a Joke! (TV Short)
Sally

2003 Strange as Angels
Laura

2003 What Should You Do? (TV Series)
Teacher

- Pencil in the Heart (2003) ... Teacher

2002 Dual (Short)
Patti Mae

2001 Resistance

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Producer (21 credits)

2019 The 12 Days of Christy (TV Mini-Series) (producer) (pre-production)

2017 Red Carpet Arrivals: Courage & Tenderness (Short) (producer)

2017 Eddie James Red Carpet Album Launch (Video short) (producer)

2016 Coffee with Kari (TV Series) (producer - 1 episode)

- Pilot (2016) ... (producer)

2015 Actor Transformation (TV Series) (producer - 2 episodes)

- Mindset (2015) ... (producer)

- Kari Nissena & Bill Oberst Jr. ... (producer)

2012-2015 Hollywood Inc. (TV Series) (producer - 24 episodes)

- Giving Back (2015) ... (producer)

- Sara (2014) ... (producer)

- On with the Show (2012) ... (producer)

- The Reel Deal ... (producer)

- Soccer Mom ... (producer)

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2014 Things That Actors Say (Short) (producer)

2011 The Fairway (Short) (associate producer)

2010 Behind the Scenes: Callous (Short) (associate producer)

2010 Newfound Confidence (Short) (co-producer)

2010/I The Guilty (Short) (producer)

2007 Behind the Scenes: The Making of Protected! (Video documentary short) (producer)

2007 A-Date (Short) (producer)

2006 Coras Charm (Short) (producer)

2006 Cats on a Plane (Short) (producer)

2006 Protected! (Video short) (producer)

2005 Behind the Scenes: Silver Patriot (Video documentary short) (producer)

2005 High Midnight (Short) (producer)

2005 Silver Patriot (Short) (executive producer)

2004 Ringtone Blues (Short) (executive producer)

2003 Blindsided (Short) (associate producer)

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Casting director (9 credits)

2016 Coffee with Kari (TV Series)

2012-2015 Hollywood Inc. (TV Series) (22 episodes)

- Giving Back (2015)

- Sara (2014)

- On with the Show (2012)

- Soccer Mom

- You Do It

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2014 Actor Transformation (TV Series) (2 episodes)

- The Transformation

- Kari Nissena & Bill Oberst Jr.

2010/I The Guilty (Short)

2007 A-Date (Short)

2006 Cats on a Plane (Short)

2006 Protected! (Video short)

2005 Silver Patriot (Short)

2004 Ringtone Blues (Short)

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Miscellaneous Crew (12 credits)

2017 Jack the Ripper (Video short) (marketing)

2017 Ghoulish Ghosts (Video short) (publicist)

2017 Red Carpet Arrivals: Courage & Tenderness (Short) (publicist)

2017 Eddie James Red Carpet Album Launch (Video short) (publicist)

2017 Behind the Scenes: Chef V (Video short) (publicity & marketing)

Chef V (TV Series) (Publicity and Marketing - 3 episodes, 2016 - 2017) (Press and Marketing - 2 episodes, 2015 - 2017)

- Behind the Scenes - Chef V (2017) ... (Publicity and Marketing)

- Farm to Front Door Nationwide (2017) ... (Press and Marketing)

- Juicy (2017) ... (Publicity and Marketing)

- Chef V - Making Healthier Easier (2016) ... (Publicity and Marketing)

- Chef V's 21 Day Challenge (2015) ... (Press and Marketing)

2017 Juicy (Short) (publicist)

2015 Chef V Cleanse (Short) (publicist)

2015 The American Dream: San Diego Entrepreneur, Veronica Wheat, Ceo Chef V (Video short) (marketing)

2011 The Alien's Wife (TV Series) (production consultant - 4 episodes)

- Los Angeles, California (2011) ... (production consultant)

- Area 51 (2011) ... (production consultant)

- Las Vegas, Nevada (2011) ... (production consultant)

- Roswell, New Mexico (2011) ... (production consultant)

2004 Ringtone Blues (Short) (choreographer)

2003 Hollywood Homicide (stand-in - uncredited)

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Writer (5 credits)

2019 The 12 Days of Christy (TV Mini-Series) (pre-production)

2016 Coffee with Kari (TV Series)

2014 Hollywood Inc. (TV Series) (14 episodes)

- Sara (2014)

- The Reel Deal

- You Do It

- The Doctor Is In

- Lost in Translations

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2014 Actor Transformation (TV Series) (writer)

2014 Things That Actors Say (Short)

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Casting department (1 credit)

2012 The Russian Roulette (Short) (additional casting) / (extras casting)

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Thanks (9 credits)

2017 The Admired (TV Series) (special thanks - 6 episodes)

- I Want to Go Back (2017) ... (special thanks)

- Not What I Thought (2017) ... (special thanks)

- Slaps (2017) ... (special thanks)

- My Best Friend in the World (2017) ... (special thanks)

- The Cicada Club (2017) ... (special thanks)

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2016 The Admired (Short) (special thanks)

2016/II Dream Girl (Short) (special thanks)

2015 Everyday Extraordinary Women (TV Series) (special thanks - 1 episode)

- Epiphany: "Leap of Faith", Interview with Melissa Smith ... (special thanks)

2014/II Stella (Short) (special thanks)

Eye on Entertainment (TV Series) (special thanks - 1 episode, 2010) (very special thanks - 1 episode, 2010)

- Interview with Cast of 'Target Practice' (2010) ... (special thanks)

- Interview with Filmmaker and Actor Joey Lanai (2010) ... (very special thanks)

2010 The Resolve (TV Series) (special thanks - 1 episode)

- Danny Lives Here (2010) ... (special thanks)

2010 Pretty the Series (TV Series) (thanks - 1 episode)

- A Pretty Return ... (thanks)

2009 Time (Video short) (thanks)

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Self (7 credits)

2017 Red Carpet Arrivals: Courage & Tenderness (Short)
Herself - Hostess

2014 Actor Transformation (TV Series)
Herself - Host

2010-2011 Eye on Entertainment (TV Series)
Herself

- Interview with Actress & Producer Kari Nissena (2011) ... Herself

- 2010 Callous Launch Party at Busby's East (2010) ... Herself

2010 Behind the Scenes: Callous (Short)
Herself

2010 Actors Entertainment (TV Series)
Herself

- ActorsE Chat: Mary Jo Gruber/Kari Nissena (2010) ... Herself

2007 Behind the Scenes: The Making of Protected! (Video documentary short)
Herself

2005 Behind the Scenes: Silver Patriot (Video documentary short)
Herself

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Archive footage (1 credit)

2006 Good Morning America (TV Series)
Herself

- Episode dated 18 August 2006 (2006) ... Herself

Personal Details

Other Works:

"Dreamtime" Billed as a "New Broadway Musical Experience,". Dreamtime was the last show to take place at the famous Ed Sullivan Theatre in New York City before it was taken over by The Late Show With David Letterman. See more »

Publicity Listings:

4 Interviews | 5 Articles | See more »

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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

They can't hire you if they don't know you exist.

Trivia:

To star in Callous (2009), she gained 30 pounds, wore wigs, had 17 costumes, used an accent, and her character aged a span of 30 years throughout the film. The film went on to win 4 "Best Picture" awards and she won a "Best Actress" award when it went on the film festival circuit. See more »