Portrait of Carrie Brownstein

Carrie Brownstein

Acting

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).

Born: September 27, 1974

Place of Birth: Seattle, Washington, USA

Filmography

2025
Everybody's Live with John Mulaney

as Self - Musical Guest

2022
Irma Vep

as Zelda

2021
2018
The Oath

as Alice

2018
Tag

as Therapist (uncredited)

2015
Carol

as Genevieve Cantrell

2015
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as Self - Sleater-Kinney

2014
Transparent

as Syd Feldman

2014
Late Night with Seth Meyers

as Self - Musical Guest

2014
The Celery Incident

as Various characters

2014
2013
2011
Portlandia

as Various Characters

2009
Archer

as Dr. Sklodowska (voice)

2009
2003
2002
1989
The Simpsons

as Emily (voice)

1975
Saturday Night Live

as Self - Cameo (uncredited)