Amy Carlson

The family was born in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, Amy Carlson spent most of her childhood in the Chicago area. Amy was a part of her family in Chicago while she was in junior high school. Her parents, Bob, and Barb taught at the American School in the Middle East. Amy is the sister Betsy, Lori, and brother Joe. Amy has travelled all over Europe with her family , and on her own. Because her parents were teachers who taught, they could enjoy every summer with each other, traveling and camping across the United States. In fact, they have been camping in every state, with the exception of Alaska. Amy was also in Rwanda after the war in 1994 to help in relief efforts. At a young age, Amy showed artistic talent acting in school productions and winning contests for writing. In high school she was a dazzling athlete who was a part of the first ever 3200 meter relay in Illinois girls track. Following an injury, she returned to college and was a part of the stage, beginning with Lanford Wilson's "Fifth Of July” and later directing Wallace Shawn's "Aunt Da and Lemon”. Amy has graduated from Knox College in Galesburg (Illinois) in the year of cum laude, with an A.A. East Asian history with a focus in Theater. After graduation, she relocated to Chicago and pursued a degree in Improv at the Improv Olympic. She also studied acting at The Actor's Center. Following her graduation, she was offered a permanent on the soap drama Another World (1964). In the category of "Outstanding supporting actress in an Daytime Drama Series", she was nominated for Daytime Emmy Awards. Her most memorable roles included those of strong women like Alex Taylor (1999), Maggie Pistone (2000), Katie Owen (2003), and Linda Reagan (2003). Carlson lives in New York City, with Syd Butler who is her husband and the bassist for Les Savy Fav. She is also the proprietor of Frenchkiss Records, an independent music label, and works as a co-owner. Amy is still working on film and writing.