Caroline Heinle is a bi-coastal actor, writer and producer. She began her training at The Papermill Playhouse in Millburn, NJ and earned her Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, graduating Magna Cum Laude, with minors in Political Science and Theater.
After studying in London, Heinle relocated to Los Angeles, where she worked in film, television and commercials, and wrote and performed live sketch comedy with the Strait Jacket Society Comedy Troupe.
In 2016, she had spinal fusion surgery for idiopathic scoliosis. Throughout her treatment, she shared blogs and vlogs, which gained press in the NY Post and Daily Mail and later wrote and produced a short film, WHITE NOISE, which is based on her journey with spinal fusion surgery. It had a successful run, winning several awards in the 2023 film festival circuit, and is now being prepared for its public release.
Heinle has received 2 nominations and 2 wins for Best Actress, 1 nomination for Best Writer and 1 nomination for Best Dramatic Short Film for her work on WHITE NOISE. She has received 3 wins and 2 Best Actress nominations for her work in STILL, a psychological thriller about sleep paralysis, and 1 Best Actress in a Comedic Short win for her work in The Pinch Hitter.
She is passionate about telling stories and the quote, "Art is made to disturb the comfortable and comfort the disturbed."
Recent News and Highlights
THE HUMAN:
When she's not performing, Heinle is a writer, content creator and social media marketer. She is passionate about storytelling, creativity, laughing, wellness, beauty and haircare, feeling our feelings and mindful living. She enjoys soaking up culture, museums and the arts, frequenting LA or NY's most delicious restaurants and coffee shops, deep-diving into psychological discussions with anyone and everyone, applying the newest curly girl haircare trends, finding the best fashion seasonal sales, watching tv shows and movies in old indie movie theaters or on her couch, yoga, meditation, workouts, healthy dessert recipes from her small but quaint kitchen, and putting her sibling's buddy pass to good use and traveling! She'll make it to Paris eventually, but in the meantime, you can find her traveling the US for film, tv or commercial work, enjoying quality time with her boyfriend and Sunday dinners with her family and friends.
PRESS:
Caroline's blog about scoliosis was featured in the NY Post and Daily Mail.
Caroline's interview with Hoboken Girl about her short film, WHITE NOISE, and its fundraising campaign.
Caroline's interview with Comedy Network Live (CNL)'s about staying creative.
AWARDS:
Caroline has received TWO wins and two nominations for Best Actress in a Drama and one nomination for Best Writer for her short film, WHITE NOISE. "WHITE NOISE" is a dramatic short film based on her blog about her struggles with scoliosis, which was shared in the NY Post and Daily Mail.
She has received THREE wins and two nominations for Best Actress in a Thriller Short for her work in STILL, a thriller based on the writer's personal experiences with sleep paralysis.
She has received ONE Best Actress win for her work in the comedic short film, The Pinch Hitter.
WRITING:
Caroline's poetry and microblogs can be viewed on her account: Same Coin Different Side.
Upcoming
Post Production:
A horror comedy called "I Scream", which Heinle starred in and produced, has recently received official selection in the Shockfest Film Festival, as well as recently wrapped filming a thriller short film called "BAD TOOTH", which she Associate Produced. Heinle also acted in supporting roles in three upcoming short films: "Fragments", "Business is Blooming" and "Eternal Mother", which are currently making their ways through the 2025 festival circuit.
In Development:
A documentary about a personal subject matter to New York City and her family.
A female-centric short film about a personal subject matter.
WHITE NOISE's public release.
In the mean time, you can follow her on Instagram, Facebook or catch some of her hilarious sketches on You Tube!