Charla Bocchicchio

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.2747

Gender

Female

Birthday

28-Mar-1968

Age

(58 years old)

Place of Birth

Belleville, Illinois, USA

Also Known As
  • Charla Hale
  • Charla Cochran Bocchicchio

Charla Bocchicchio

Biography

Charla Kaye Bocchicchio was born in Belleville, IL to Robert and Frances Hale, the youngest of five children. Always interested in make-believe and performing, she got her start in theatre in her youth and continued her love of acting into her young adulthood, at the University of Utah where she earned her BFA in Theatre. Charla has been fortunate to make a life in the arts; teaching, acting, creating arts in education programs and bringing the arts to special populations through her many years as program/artistic director at CDF, a non-profit arts organization in Birmingham, AL. In 2012, she moved to Los Angeles to continue her newly found love of acting for the camera and flourished there for a few wonderful years, training with some of the best in the industry, namely Anthony Meindl, who changed her paradigm completely and gave her a new way to work and teach. In addition, Charla was blessed to have Judy Kain enter her life as a mentor and dear friend, who offered her the position as lead youth teacher for award-winning, Keep It Real Acting School in North Hollywood. Southern California also brought Charla her wonderful husband, John Bocchicchio, whom she met in an Improv class at UCB. They returned to a place she once called home, Salt Lake City, in late 2014 where she has continued her charmed life and is now an award-winning, busy, actress, in commercials, TV, Film, Voice-over, etc. She is no stranger to the indie film scene as she loves to collaborate on projects she feels passionately about. Some of Charla's favorite projects have involved improvisation, which she adores, including several viral internet ads. In addition to her acting work, Charla is also a highly sought after acting coach in SLC.


Credits

Lost in Reality Lost in Reality (2012) Character: Carrie Hall (as Charla Cochran)
Seduced by the lure of reality TV fame, Angelo becomes entangled between two opposing worlds. This twenty something struggles to maintain his own identity in a celebrity crazed environment that, for the most part, perceives him as The Animal, a character conceived and manipulated by studio heavyweights to line their own pockets . Life at the Zoo House, despite its glamorous trappings and undeniable perks, is inhabited with drama and friends of questionable motives. Can Angelo survive being LOST IN REALITY?
Ruling of the Heart Ruling of the Heart (2018) Character: Amelia
Judge Morgan has become known for his no-nonsense toughness in court. He rules fast and he rules hard, barely noticing the person on the other end of his decisions. When he gets stuck in a cafe during a violent snow storm, he is surprised to discover that two of the other customers stranded with him happen to be people recently in his court... with verdicts handed down that have made him very unpopular. As the night unfolds in the small cafe, unexpected truth emerges from both sides that changes everything.
City of Salt City of Salt (2020) Character: Danielle Torrens
A community in Zion Creek, Utah, is turned upside down when a popular high school girl disappears in the midst of her father's political campaign.
In Emma's Footsteps In Emma's Footsteps (2018) Character: Woman
After the martyrdom of Joseph Smith, Jr., his wife Emma Hale Smith was left with much to shoulder: salvaging Joseph’s estate, the safety of her family, her own grief, and growing isolation as danger and rumors increased. Through the eyes of one of her sons and Lucy Mack Smith, Emma’s struggles are shown with new light and understanding, revealing a courageous woman who stood as a pillar of strength for her family.
Undaunted: Witnesses of the Book of Mormon Undaunted: Witnesses of the Book of Mormon (2022) Character: Mary Whitmer
Were the eleven official witnesses—twelve if you include Joseph Smith himself—of the Book of Mormon reliable? What about the unofficial witnesses who interacted with the plates in various ways—including a number of women? Were the plates actually made of gold? How could witnesses really hear the voice of God and yet come to doubt His prophet?
Dear Coward on the Moon Dear Coward on the Moon (2017) Character: Dee
A woman is forced to confront her past when her nine-year-old sister runs away after discovering a family secret.
WHERE THE FUCK ARE YOUR TEETH? WHERE THE FUCK ARE YOUR TEETH? (2024) Character: Carrie
A man's suspicions of his wife's infidelity reach a horrifying climax.
Blue Highway Blue Highway (2013) Character: Charla (as Charla Cochran)
A couple goes on a cross-country road trip from North Carolina to Los Angeles. Along the way they visit filming locations for some of their favorite movies while they fall in and out of love.
Scraps Scraps (2022) Character: Nancy
A young woman visits her boyfriend's home and learns the meaning of family.
Royal Façade Royal Façade (2024) Character: Mayor Pinkerton
Princess Avali flees her early coronation to Utah, meeting Anderson, a star's lookalike; a viral video causes a comedic identity mix up with the star and his manager.
Take a Chance Take a Chance (2015) Character: Lisa
Even in Japan, the ancient lifestyle of Uchi Deshi training is all but forgotten. However, a teenager from Tokyo discovers that it's alive and well in the American Deep South.
Love in Focus Love in Focus (2023) Character: Marjorie Dixon
Jenna Wilde, after finding out her hit show has been canceled, retreats to a mountain cabin where due to a mix up by her agent, is forced to share it with a handsome nature photographer. After initially colliding they make the most of it and end up falling in love.
Secondhand Miracles Secondhand Miracles (2025) Character: Marlene
While struggling to move forward after her father's accident, a teenage girl finds a thrift store jacket—and an unexpected message that helps her and her brother reconnect with hope.
Villains Inc. Villains Inc. (2024) Character: The Woman
After the death of their super powered villainous boss, low-level henchpeople Beatrix, Cain and Harold are left destitute living in an abandoned grocery store. Not content with the situation they find themselves in, Beatrix is determined for them to strike out on their own and take over the world by any means necessary.
Witnesses Witnesses (2021) Character: Mary Whitmer
David Whitmer, Oliver Cowdery and Martin Harris face ridicule and persecution when they claim to have seen angels and hefted golden plates containing ancient inscriptions.
Echo Boomers Echo Boomers (2020) Character: Interviewer #2
Five post grads figure the best way to get back at the unfair economy and live the life they've always wanted is to steal from the rich and give to themselves.
Inheritance Inheritance (2024) Character: Mother
A mother and daughter murder their wealthy grandmother, but they get more than what they bargained for.
Alien Country Alien Country (2024) Character: Gina
Reeling from the news of an unexpected pregnancy, Jimmy and Everly unknowingly release an alien invasion in their small town and learn to work together in order to save each other, their town and evidently, the entire galaxy.
My One True Love My One True Love (2022) Character: Madame Zoe
A woman is told by a gypsy that she'll fall in love with a man named John. So her friends turn her life upside down to help her date every John they collectively know to find the "one".
He Never Left He Never Left (2024) Character: N/A
After hearing disturbing noises from the next motel room, a fugitive on the run and his girlfriend become prey to the notoriously brutal 'Pale Face' killer, whose legend has haunted the local community for decades.
Princess for a Day Princess for a Day (2025) Character: Janet Davis
A wealthy widower hires a small-town girl to live in his guesthouse and pretend to be a famous cartoon princess, in order to draw his little girl out of a deep depression, caused by the death of her mother.
Crypto Shadows Crypto Shadows (2023) Character: Mom
A tormented game developer's recovery in the countryside is interrupted when she uncovers a mysterious message embedded in a cryptocurrency algorithm, launching a quest for answers which soon turns into a fight for her life.
Permitted Permitted (2021) Character: N/A
When a mild-mannered teacher develops an obsessive crush on a coworker, he loses his grip on reality and plans a sure way to get everyone's attention.
The Rally - LA The Rally - LA (2016) Character: Mom (as Charla Cochran)
Santiago Sarka is the ruthless head of his own criminal empire in Los Angeles, and he doesn't feel the same way as his brother, Antonio. He owns the mayor, other city officials and high ranking police officers, controls the drug cartels and holds the city and its people captive. He senses an ominous shift is coming, and he'll put everything on the line to keep his brother out of the way.
Holly & Ivy Holly & Ivy (2020) Character: Harried Librarian
When Melody’s neighbor, Nina, learns that her illness has returned, Melody promises to keep Nina’s kids, Holly & Ivy, together. To adopt the children, she must renovate her new fixer-upper, which she does with the help of contractor, Adam.
1 Versus 100 1 Versus 100 (2019) Character: Susan Tarkovsky
Malia, an exotic dancer who was kicked out of her home for being gay, finds out her father has mysteriously died. She must now confront her past and learn to live with the decisions that have led her to where she is.
Just Add Love Just Add Love (2022) Character: Mrs. Meyer
April, an uptight health-chef guru is on the verge of notoriety, but her brand of cooking is failing. Despite her assurances healthy is tasty, those who have tried her recipes disagree. Unwilling to give up on her hard work and career, April vows to reinvent herself and travels to Italy to learn how to incorporate the country’s notoriously rich culture of food into her own recipes. There, she meets Rob, a brilliant chef specializing in Italian cuisine, who helps April find a new joy and freedom in life and in cooking.
Tails of Christmas Tails of Christmas (2024) Character: Margaret
Caleb is injured in the Army and recovers through help from shelter therapy dogs. As a sign of thanks, Caleb returns home to help Amber run the local shelter and, in the process, discovers his feelings for Amber go beyond gratitude.
Mr. Right Mr. Right (2023) Character: N/A
When a romance writer catches feelings for her barista, she's conflicted. Is committing to a relationship worth losing a friend and possibly her job?
Not Cinderella's Type Not Cinderella's Type (2018) Character: HS Principal (as Charla Cochran Bocchicchio)
Indy lives with her aunt and uncle and believes her life is fine until an accident brings a new guy into her life. Bryant Bailey is not Indy's type - she's never been into guys like him. But then again, she's never really known anyone so stubborn and caring that can also help her discover who she is and what she's worth. A modern telling of Cinderella, based on the novel by Jenni James.
Not Cinderella's Type Not Cinderella's Type (2018) Character: Principal (as Charla Cochran Bocchicchio)
Indy lives with her aunt and uncle and believes her life is fine until an accident brings a new guy into her life. Bryant Bailey is not Indy's type - she's never been into guys like him. But then again, she's never really known anyone so stubborn and caring that can also help her discover who she is and what she's worth. A modern telling of Cinderella, based on the novel by Jenni James.
Perfect Cowboy Perfect Cowboy (2014) Character: Lacy (as Charla Cochran)
Two gay fathers of a straight country western singers, all living in a rural community and playing music together. Jimmy Poole gets out of prison and kicks his step-son Mark out of the family's band.
Christmas with the Campbells Christmas with the Campbells (2022) Character: Baby's Mom
When Jesse is dumped right before the holidays by her boyfriend, Shawn, his parents convince her to still spend Christmas with them, and Shawn's handsome cousin, while Shawn is away.
Town Business Town Business (2017) Character: Locke
After a "diplomatic mission" into a neighboring town Kell returns to his town to see that his not so bright team of idiots have screwed up everything.
Prescription for Love Prescription for Love (2019) Character: Lena
Claire’s life as a nurse in a busy hospital is complicated by a supervisor who is intent on making her miserable with tedious and extra tasks. Claire’s only relief is the patients she treats, and even that is not always a picnic. On a rare night off, she attends a dance performance and gets trapped in an elevator with a charming man. There is an instant connection between them, but as they are “rescued” from the elevator, they are pulled away from each other before they can exchange names and numbers.
Envelop(e) Envelop(e) (2020) Character: Amy
After her parents pass Amy is left the house and finds a family secret that her parents never told her about.
Love, Fall & Order Love, Fall & Order (2019) Character: Judge Rhodes
When Claire goes home to save her dad's annual Fall Fest on her family's pumpkin farm, sparks fly with an old rival – the opposing lawyer she now faces in court.
Check Inn to Christmas Check Inn to Christmas (2019) Character: Sandra
Julia Crawley and Ryan Mason must unite their families during Crestridge's Centennial Christmas celebration in order to save their family inns from a chain resort.
Masquerade Mix-Up Masquerade Mix-Up (2025) Character: Jenny
Ashton, an overworked junior editor, develops romantic feelings for the author of the novel that she's editing, as her job is threatened by jealous co-workers.
Permafrost Permafrost (2024) Character: Tiberia
A ruthless and broken bounty hunter roams the frozen wasteland, finding redemption in an unlikely place.



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