Tudi Joanne Roche (born July 19, 1955)[1] is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her recurring role as Carrie on the sitcom Home Improvement (1995–1998).

Tudi Roche
Born
Tudi Joanne Roche

(1955-07-19) July 19, 1955 (age 69)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
Years active1981–present
Spouse
(m. 1985)
Children1

Personal life

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Roche was born in San Angelo, Texas.[1] She attended Texas Christian University, but did not graduate. She has been married to actor Richard Karn since 1985.[1][2] They have a son named Cooper, born March 4th 1992.[1]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1998 City of Angels Messinger's Daughter
2001 Pursuit of Happiness Conrad Receptionist

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1981 Ryan's Hope Kate Alexander 2 episodes
1990 Dream On Chorus Episode: "Angst for the Memories"
1991 Pacific Station Mailperson Episode: "Magnificent Obsession"
1991–1998 Home Improvement Carrie Patterson 6 episodes
1993 The John Larroquette Show Karen Episode: "The Past Comes Back"
1994 Breach of Conduct Enlist Women Television film
2002 Reality School Student Short film
2018 The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants Bernice Krupp (voice) 1 episode
2019 Love, Death & Robots Crazy Mel (voice) Episode: "Suits"
2019 Star Wars Resistance Mika Grey (voice) 2 episodes

Video games

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Year Title Voice role Notes
2018 Red Dead Redemption 2 The Local Pedestrian Population

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Lipton, Michael A.: "No Mere Putterer" People, June 12, 1995
  2. ^ Marmor, Jon: "Richard Karn" UW Alumni Magazine, September 1995
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