Julia

Carr

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About

Julia Carr is an Irish artist working between Ireland and New York City. Working as an actor, writer, director, and producer, Julia brings a well-rounded perspective both in front of and behind the camera.

Julia has featured on Netflix as well as leading performances in independent films such as Tail Watching and Blind Faith, which is set to hit the 2026 festival circuit. Her theatre credits include an Off-Broadway play ‘5 Women wearing the same dress’ and a range of contemporary and classic works.

Julia will star in and direct the upcoming miniseries Somewhere Between Us, taking on multiple creative roles in the production. Julia began writing the miniseries after moving to New York to attend the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute and establish her production company, Le Chéile Productions. ‘Le cheile’, meaning ‘together’ in Irish, is a Production company dedicated to telling diverse, emotionally impactful stories about people from all walks of life coming together.

Raised in the heart of Dublin, Julia grew up immersed in Ireland’s rich storytelling tradition, cultural depth, and emotional honesty which deeply shaped her artistic voice. A passionate and disciplined performer, her early years were also shaped by a strong athletic foundation— competing in tennis, golf, hockey, swimming, and horse riding—which instilled in her a powerful work ethic, physical agility, and a natural ability to collaborate.

Fuelled by a deep love for the Irish language, history, and the resilience of its people, Julia is passionate about creating work that bridges borders. Her mission is to tell stories—both at home and abroad—that celebrate Ireland’s unique voice while embracing the shared complexities of the human experience across cultures.

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Education & Training

Training at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in New York was a transformative chapter in Julia’s journey as an actor. Over the course of the One Year Conservatory, Julia immersed herself in the discipline of Method Acting, a practice pioneered by Lee Strasberg, who believed in finding truth by drawing from the depths of personal experience.
What struck her most was Strasberg’s insistence on honesty — that every performance should come from a place of lived reality. Guided by his legacy and the remarkable faculty at the Institute, Julia learned to unlock imagination, vulnerability, discipline and emotional depth in her work. From movement and voice to scene study, Improvisation and on-camera training, the program gave her a holistic approach to stage and screen performance.


Method Acting Instructors: Lee Strasberg (Strasberg Tapes), Lola Cohen, Tim Crouse, Suzanne DiDonna, Bill Balzac.

Acting On Camera Instructors: Kirsten Russell, Bill Hopkins.

Writing Instructor: Reynaldo Piniella.

Vocal Coach: John Van Wyden, Rachel Griesinger.

Movement Coach: Michael Eisenstein, Madeline Jaye.

The University of Trinity College Dublin is the No.1 University in Ireland. It ranks 75th in the World Rankings (2020-2024).

Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages: School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies – Major French, Minor Spanish. Graduated with Honours.

Area of Special Studies: Spanish Cinema, Francophone Cinema, Spanish, French Literature and French Revolution.

Thesis: The influence of the French Revolution of 1789 to 1799, on Francophone and Global Cinema and the depiction of historical events and persons, through the use of cinematic techniques.


During her studies at Trinity College Dublin, Julia had the incredible opportunity to spend a semester abroad in France, studying at Sorbonne Nouvelle Université de Paris, as part of the Erasmus programme. Immersing herself in the heart of French academic and cultural life was transformative—attending lectures on French literature, culture, history, and film in their original context deepened her understanding and appreciation of Francophonie. The experience refined her language skills and enriched her passion for French cultural studies.

Focused study: French Literature and Film.

During her Undergraduate studies at Trinity College, Julia studied at the Gaiety School of Acting, enrolling for two semesters in the Acting for Camera course. She began to lay the foundations of her craft, developing her physical, vocal and emotional techniques. The course focused on exploring subtext through behaviour and shaping scenes effectively through rehearsal. It delved deep into camera work, characters’ wants and needs, rehearsal techniques, private preparation, and Audition skills. This is the foundation that Julia built on at the Strasberg Institute.

Acting Instructor: Gemma Doorly, Richard Lennon.

This workshop was an intensive, hands-on program that provided Julia with comprehensive training in film, television and theatre production. During the workshop, she gained practical experience in all aspects of production, from development and pre-production to shooting and post-production, while collaborating on projects with other emerging creatives and receiving guidance from industry professionals.

Instructor: Luísa Galatti.