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Carrie Brownstein

Carrie Brownstein

Birthday: 1974-09-27 | Place of Birth: Seattle, Washington, USA

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).

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2021
The Nowhere Inn

as    Self

2018
The Oath

as    Alice

2015
Carol

as    Genevieve Cantrell

2015
The Glamour & the Squalor

as    Self

2013
The Punk Singer

as    Self

2011
Portlandia

as    Various Characters

2001
Songs for Cassavetes

as    Herself

2001
Getting Stronger Every Day

as    Woman