Karla Crome
Karla Crome – Life, Career & Creative Journey
Full name: Karla Patsy Crome Born: 22 June 1988 Place of birth: London, England Nationality: British Professions: Actress, screenwriter, playwright
Early Life & Training
Karla Crome was born and raised in London. BA (Hons) in Acting from the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in Clapham, London.
Before her screen work, she was associated with theatre and youth programmes (including the National Youth Theatre) and also wrote/directed plays (e.g. Mush & Me, If Chloe Can).
In 2012, the film magazine Screen International named her among the UK Stars of Tomorrow.
Career & Noteworthy Roles
Television & Screen Highlights
Karla’s on-screen breakthrough began in 2009 with the TV film Dog Endz. Casualty (2010) and Doctors (2011).
One of her early major roles was Riley in the Sky Atlantic mini-series Hit & Miss (2012). Misfits (E4) in its fourth season as Jess, appearing through the fifth season.
Other notable TV works include:
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Lightfields — as Clare Mullen
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Prisoners’ Wives (Series 2) — playing Aisling
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Under the Dome (Season 2) — as Rebecca Pine
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You, Me and the Apocalypse
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The Level — as Nancy Devlin
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Carnival Row — she portrayed Tourmaline Larou in this fantasy / neo-noir series.
She has also contributed behind the scenes, writing episodes for Hooten & the Lady, Safe, The Stranger, Screw and others.
Film & Theater Work
In film, she has acted in Vita & Virginia (2018) as Dorothy Wellesley. Exposed (2010) and The Pub (2012).
On stage, Crome’s credits include roles at Manchester Royal Exchange, Royal Court, National Theatre, and performing in Linda (Royal Court) and Amadeus (National Theatre). Mush & Me premiered at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2014.
Style, Themes & Artistic Identity
Karla Crome has a career marked by versatility: she moves across genres (drama, fantasy, sci-fi) and media (TV, film, theatre, writing). She has often chosen emotionally complex, strong, sometimes conflicted characters (e.g. Jess in Misfits, Rebecca Pine in Under the Dome).
Her engagement as a writer suggests a desire not just to perform but to shape stories from behind the camera.
Her theatre work underscores a foundation in classical and contemporary dramatic traditions, giving her grounding beyond screen roles.
She is also seen as part of a generation of British actors who cross international lines: she has worked on American series (Under the Dome) while maintaining strong presence in British and streaming productions.
Challenges & Notable Aspects
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Though she’s achieved significant recognition, many of her roles are in ensemble or genre projects; building a solo-star profile is a gradual process
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Balancing on-screen acting with writing and stage — a busy, multi-dimensional artistic path
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The feature film domain (cinema) is less dominant in her credits compared to television and theatre
Nonetheless, her steady rise, diverse portfolio, and willingness to diversify her craft (acting + writing) mark her as a talented, adaptable artist.
Legacy & Influence
Though she is still in mid-career, Karla Crome represents a model for modern performers: someone who refuses to be confined to one medium, who builds both performance and authorship, and who participates in both mainstream and fantastical storytelling landscapes.
Her trajectory suggests that future influence could come not only from her acting roles but also from her writing, perhaps eventually directing or producing in her own right. Her presence in internationally visible works like Carnival Row helps bring her talent to wider audiences beyond British TV.