Born on June 24, 1975, in Brooklyn, New York, Carla Gallo decided that her passion for theater was strong enough to pursue as a career. She attended the LaGuardia School of Performing Arts in order to hone her skills, and moved on to Cornell University. She had doubts about her future in acting, however, and tried out a few professional careers before finally returning to school and graduating with a degree in theater arts.

Spanking the Monkey, a 1994 indie comedy/drama, marked Gallo's arrival as an actress. She made quite the impression, receiving an Independent Spirit Award nomination for her debut. Despite the good start, it took five years for Gallo to get another solid role. In 1999, she had a small part in The 24 Hour Woman, but it was her portrayal of a college freshman two years later that would mark her big breakthrough.

In Undeclared -- a FOX series that lasted two seasons (2001 and 2002) -- Gallo basically played herself, bringing her college experience to the small screen in 30-minute segments. Following the cancellation of the comedy series, Gallo garnered a role in HBO's Carnivle, moved on to the R-rated Sexual Life, and took on a comedic role in The 40 Year Old Virgin.

These recent projects prove that Gallo is on her way up, rebounding after the abrupt end of Undeclared.