Carrie Brownstein
Known for Acting · 42 credits
- Born
- 1974-09-27 (age 51)
- Place of birth
- Seattle, Washington, USA
- Also known as
- Sleater-Kinney
Biography
Carrie Rachel Brownstein (born September 27, 1974) is an American musician, writer, actress, director, and comedian from Seattle, Washington. She is known for being the guitarist and vocalist of punk rock bands Excuse 17 and Sleater-Kinney, as well as for her television and film endeavors. In 2009 she created the sketch comedy series Portlandia with Fred Armisen, which the two starred in. The series ran for 8 seasons from 2011 to 2018. Brownstein has also acted in various films such as Carol (2015) and Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot (2018).
Known For
The Simpsons
1989
as Emily (voice)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
as Self - Guest / Self - Musical Guest
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
as Self - Guest / Self - Musical Guest
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
as Self - Guest / Self - Musical Guest
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
as Mara
TV Shows (14)
The Simpsons
1989
as Emily (voice)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
as Self - Guest / Self - Musical Guest
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
as Self - Guest / Self - Musical Guest
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
as Self - Guest / Self - Musical Guest
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
as Mara
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self - Musical Guest
Archer
2009
as Dr. Sklodowska (voice)
Off Camera with Sam Jones
2014
as Self
Portlandia
2011
as Various Characters
Transparent
2014
as Syd Feldman
Everybody's Live with John Mulaney
2025
as Self - Musical Guest
Man Seeking Woman
2015
Irma Vep
2022
as Zelda
Movies (28)
Carol
2015
as Genevieve Cantrell
Tag
2018
as Therapist (uncredited)
Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot
2018
as Suzanne
Fan Mail
2003
as Jo
Sleater-Kinney - Rock en Seine 2024
2024
as Self
Brunch Village
2012
as Various Characters
Inside Portlandia
2011
as Self
The Nowhere Inn
2021
as Self
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2021
as Self
9 Weeks
as Self
The Celery Incident
2014
as Various characters
Group
2002
The Oath
2018
as Alice
Light Tiger Eye
2009
as Woman
The Punk Singer
2013
as Self
Sleater-Kinney Live at The Palace
2019
Sleater-Kinney Live in DC
2015
Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields
2011
as Self
Sleater-Kinney: Live from Austin, TX
2016
Songs for Cassavetes
2001
as Self
Getting Stronger Every Day
2001
as Woman
The Glamour & the Squalor
2015
as Self
Follow My Voice: With the Music of Hedwig
2006
as Self
Some Days Are Better Than Others
2011
as Katrina
Burn to Shine - Vol. 3: Portland, OR 06.15.2005
2006
as Self
Kiss My Grits: The Herstory of Women in Punk and Hard Rock
2001
as Self
Really Good Rejects
2022
Burn To Shine - Vol. 3: Portland, OR 06.15.05
as Self
About Carrie Brownstein
Carrie Rachel Brownstein (born September 27, 1974) is an American musician, writer, actress, director, and comedian from Seattle, Washington. She is known for being the guitarist and vocalist of punk rock bands Excuse 17 and Sleater-Kinney, as well as for her television and film endeavors. In 2009 she created the sketch comedy series Portlandia with Fred Armisen, which the two starred in. The series ran for 8 seasons from 2011 to 2018. Brownstein has also acted in various films such as Carol (2015) and Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot (20… With 42 credits spanning from 1975 to 2025, Carrie Brownstein has appeared in 28 films and 14 TV shows.
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Most Popular Carrie Brownstein Movies
- Carol (2015) — as Genevieve Cantrell
- Tag (2018) — as Therapist (uncredited)
- Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot (2018) — as Suzanne
- Fan Mail (2003) — as Jo
- Sleater-Kinney - Rock en Seine 2024 (2024) — as Self
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