Actor. Writer. Comedian.
Carl Foreman, Jr. is an actor, writer and comedian, based now in Los Angeles after establishing his career in New York City. Raised in Baltimore, MD, Carl missed the memo sent and never appeared on The Wire.
Carl has appeared in TV, commercials, viral internet sketches and regional theatre. Carl also performs and directs sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade. Recently, Carl performed in the 2020 CBS Diversity Showcase.
Carl's digital series, Frank & Lamar, is available now on IFC's Comedy Crib.
He has a BA in English from the University of Pennsylvania and an MFA from Harvard's Institute for Advanced Theatre Training at The American Repertory Theatre. There, Carl was in a play with "Prez" from The Wire, finally fulfilling his Baltimore actor requirements.
Acting Reel 2021
Refs After the Whistle
Comedy Central
MTV: Inside Joke
Puppy Bowl XIV Pregame Show
Animal Planet
Frank & Lamar
On IFC's Comedy Crib
Written with and starring alongside Anthony Gaskins
Frank & Lamar Season 1
All 6 Episodes!
Frank and Lamar follows two best friends who live together and work together as middle school teachers in New York City. When their world is turned upside down by workplace drama and romance issues, they are forced to decide whether to stick together or go it alone.
Awards and Festivals
Best Web Original - Urbanworld Film Festival
Some Highlights
Best Comedy - Brooklyn Web Fest
Best Actors in a Comedy - Hollyweb Festival
Dynamic Duo Award - NYC Web Fest
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Official Selection:
Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival
Hollyshorts Film Festival
Press
For Frank & Lamar