Julia

Carr

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About

Julia Carr is an Irish Actor, Writer, Director and Producer working between New York City and Dublin, Ireland. A graduate of The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, New York and Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. The education she received at Sorbonne Nouvelle University, Paris, focusing her studies on Francophone Cinema and Literature, and her time living in Valencia, Spain, grants a unique multicultural perspective and versatility that she brings to every performance. She is fluent in English and French, and has a strong command of International dialects spanning multiple continents.

Julia’s 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 2025 Festival circuit. Her upcoming role in the Feature Film, Somewhere Between Us, also marks her directorial debut. Her theatre experience spans a range of contemporary and classic work, with performances in Stop Kiss and Central Park West, to name a few.

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.

That same drive led her to found Le Chéile Productions (Le Chéile meaning together in Irish), a Production company dedicated to telling diverse, emotionally impactful stories about people from all walks of life coming together.

With a strong instinct for story, Julia brings a grounded emotional presence and a rich complexity to every project—drawing from her classical training, multicultural education, and an enduring curiosity that transcends borders.

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.

Instructor: Luísa Galatti.