Kara Killmer (born June 14, 1988)[1] is an American actress, best known for starring as paramedic Sylvie Brett in the NBC drama series Chicago Fire (as well as the associated series Chicago Med and Chicago P.D., which together make up the One Chicago franchise), from 2014 to 2024. Prior to that, she starred in the short-lived 2010 Hulu original reality web series If I Can Dream.
Kara Killmer | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 14, 1988 |
| Alma mater | Baylor University (BFA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Notable work | Chicago Fire |
| Spouse |
Andrew Cheney (m. 2016) |
Early life and education
editKillmer was born in Crowley, Texas. She attended Baylor University in Waco, Texas, and graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in performing arts.[2]
Career
editKillmer starred in the short-lived Hulu original reality web series If I Can Dream in 2010, which featured five aspiring actors and actresses who were trying to make it in the entertainment business by living together in a Los Angeles home, fitted with cameras following their every move, “The goal is to get a job that will allow us to get out of the house and to move on to a bigger career. This is just the first step.”[2][1][3]
In 2014, Killmer was cast as Athena True in the NBC science fiction crime thriller pilot Tin Man,[4] but it was not picked up by the network when it announced its 2014–15 television schedule.[5] That same year, Killmer joined the cast of the NBC drama Chicago Fire as Sylvie Brett, the paramedic who replaces Leslie Shay (Lauren German) in the third season premiere titled "Always" that aired on September 23, 2014.[6] She was featured on the cover of Chicago Splash magazine's August 2016 issue with Chicago Fire co-stars Monica Raymund and Miranda Rae Mayo.[7]
Killmer made her feature film debut with her future husband Andrew Cheney and John Rhys-Davies in the Revolutionary War action-adventure thriller Beyond the Mask that was released on April 6, 2015.[8]
Personal life
editOn May 14, 2016, Killmer married her Beyond the Mask co-star Andrew Cheney, whom she met on August 27, 2012, on the set of the film.[9][10]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Remnant | — | Short Film | |
| 2012 | Prank | Beth | Short Film | |
| 2015 | Beyond the Mask | Charlotte Holloway | ||
| 2019 | The Follower | Mary | Short Film |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Kangsi Coming (康熙來了) | Herself | Guest; episode: "小年夜之漢典當家" | |
| 2010 | If I Can Dream | Herself | Main role, 32 episodes | [2] |
| 2011 | Scary Tales | Rapunzel | Episode: "The Pied Piper & Rapunzel" | |
| 2012 | Jane by Design | Blonde Girl | Episode: "The Image Issue" | |
| 2013 | Rosa the Imposer | Sandra | Episode: "# Equality" | |
| 2013 | Horizon | Anna Webber | TV movie | |
| 2014 | Tin Man | Athena True | Unsold NBC pilot | [4] |
| 2014–2024 | Chicago Fire | Sylvie Brett | Main role | [6] |
| 2014–2020 | Chicago P.D. | Recurring role, 10 episodes | ||
| 2015–2021 | Chicago Med | Recurring role, 18 episodes | ||
| 2017 | Chicago Justice | Episode: "AQD" | ||
| 2017 | Special Skills | Receptionist | Episode: "Hot Tea" | |
| 2018 | Sleeper a.k.a. My Husband’s Secret Life | Jennifer Jones | TV movie | [11][12] |
References
edit- ^ a b "If I Can Dream > Kara". Hulu. 2010. Archived from the original on September 5, 2011. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
- ^ a b c Rhoades, Ashley (May 28, 2010). "If I Can Dream: Turning Dreams into Reality". The Stanford Daily. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
- ^ Gelman, Vlada (March 2, 2010). "'American Idol' + 'Real World' = New Web series 'If I Can Dream'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (January 24, 2014). "Kara Killmer Cast In NBC Pilot 'Tin Man', Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje In 'Odyssey'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (May 14, 2014). "NBC 2014-2015 Schedule: 'Parenthood' Renewed; 'State of Affairs' & 'Marry Me' To Air Post-'Voice'; 'The Blacklist' Moves Midseason + 'Parks and Recreation' Final Season Benched". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on May 12, 2014. Retrieved May 14, 2014.
- ^ a b Fremont, Maggie (September 24, 2014). "'Chicago Fire' season 3 premiere recap: This place will never be the same". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on September 27, 2014. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
- ^ Milioulis, Chiara (August 25, 2016). "Girls on 'Fire'". chicagosplash.com. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ^ Fairchild, Lucas (December 18, 2014). "'Beyond the Mask' Blasts Open New Genre in Christian Films". Christian News Wire. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
- ^ Cheney, Kara (July 15, 2015). Andrew & Kara 1st Meeting @ JKStudio 08 27 12. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
- ^ "Kara Killmer & Andrew Cheney". theknot.com. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
- ^ "Sleeper Kara Killmer". incendo.ca. n.d. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
- ^ Maple, Taylor (March 25, 2018). "Why 'My Husband's Secret Life' Is The Perfect Movie For Lifetime". Bustle. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
External links
edit- Kara Killmer on Facebook
- Kara Killmer at IMDb
- Kara Killmer on Instagram
- Kara Killmer on Twitter
