Erin Cardillo is an American actress, producer, and television writer. Cardillo co-created Significant Mother (2015–2016). As an actress, she is known for her role as Ms. Tutweiler on The Suite Life on Deck and her role as Esme Vanderheusen in Passions.
Biography Cardillo was born in White Plains, New York. Her father is Catholic and her mother is Jewish. She began her acting career while at Greenwich High School in Greenwich, Connecticut. She then attended Northwestern University from which she graduated magna cum laude in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science degree in performance studies.https://msinthebiz.com/2018/09/04/spotlight-interview-erin-cardillo-showrunner-part-1/ It was there that she began to explore writing and adaptation, as well as acting. She spent her junior year abroad in London, through Marymount College.https://msinthebiz.com/2018/09/04/spotlight-interview-erin-cardillo-showrunner-part-1/ After college, Erin moved to New York and worked extensively on stage, but a decision to pursue a career in film and television brought her to Los Angeles. She returned to the stage in 2012, originating the leading role of Melody Dent in Under My Skin at the Pasadena Playhouse. She pivoted to writing in 2015 and created and produced Significant Mother and Life Sentence for the CW under her banner, In Good Company, with writing partner, Richard Keith. Both are currently serving as executive producers and writers on Netflix's hit series Virgin River (TV series). Her first feature, Isn't It Romantic, was produced by Newline Cinema and had a theatrical release in 2019.
Personal life Cardillo married actor Joe Towne on November 5, 2011. The couple welcomed their first child, a son named Lucas Bodhi, on December 17, 2016. The couple divorced in 2023.https://trellis.law/case/22stfl09276/towne-ariel-joseph-vs-towne-erin-cardillo
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes2004JamieShort2004Donovain Slain / Beth Mack / Mary DuffyShort2005In the MixRachelle2006Even MoneyAnneShort2007Tatiana2008SuperglueLaurenShort2009Four StepsJackieShort2010Dana Davenport2010Sex Tax: Based on a True StoryNicki Daniels2011Son of MorningJennifer2013RockBarnes: The Emperor in YouSasha2014Dance-OffRandi
Television Year Title Role Notes2000Madigan MenNicole"Three Guys, a Girl, and a Conversation Nook"2001Law & OrderJenny"Myth of Fingerprints"2002That '70s ShowLisa"Over the Hills and Far Away"2003Strong MedicineGayla"PMS, Lies and Red Tape"2003All ThatMakeout Girl "Nodesha"2003CouplingConnie"Nipple Effect"2005Crossing JordanPeta Longo"Skin and Bone"2005Without a TraceKaren Garber"Honor Bound"2005–08PassionsEsme VanderheusenRecurring role2006FreddieVeronica"The Mixer"2007How I Met Your MotherTreasure"Bachelor Party"2007Las VegasKelly Crever"Head Games"2008CSI: NYElizabeth Barker"The Box"2008–11Emma TutweillerRecurring role2010JustifiedSamantha"Fixer"2011CSI: MiamiBrooke Shepherd"Caged"2011Ms. MoreheadTV film2012Man Up!Gina"Up All Night"2012Hawaii Five-0Megan Koruba"Kupale"2012Skyler"Games People Play"2013BonesLauren Martin"The Blood from the Stones"2013CastleCindy Paralti"The Squab and the Quail"2013Melissa & JoeyLauren"Toxic Parents"2013D-TEC: PilotNatalie BuchananTV film2015Significant MotherParker"Home Is Where the Lamp Is", "Not About Bob"2015Criminal MindsJillian Carter"Internal Affairs"
Writer and producer
Erin Cardillo is executive producer and writer for the following TV series and films:
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