
Carrie Brownstein
Known for Acting · 43 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 Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
as Self - Guest / Self - Musical Guest

Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
as Self - Guest / Self - Musical Guest

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
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 Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
as Self - Guest / Self - Musical Guest

Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
as Self - Guest / Self - Musical Guest

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
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 (29)

Carol
2015
as Genevieve Cantrell

Tag
2018
as Therapist (uncredited)

2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2021
as Self

Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot
2018
as Suzanne

The Oath
2018
as Alice

The Nowhere Inn
2021
as Self
Inside Portlandia
2011
as Self

The Celery Incident
2014
as Various characters
Kiss My Grits: The Herstory of Women in Punk and Hard Rock
2001
as Self

The Punk Singer
2013
as Self

Fan Mail
2003
as Jo

The Glamour & the Squalor
2015
as Self

Getting Stronger Every Day
2001
as Woman

Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields
2011
as Self

Blackout
2013
as Various Characters

Some Days Are Better Than Others
2011
as Katrina

Really Good Rejects
2022

Follow My Voice: With the Music of Hedwig
2006
as Self

Sleater-Kinney Live at The Palace
2019

Group
2002

Songs for Cassavetes
2001
as Self

Sleater-Kinney Live in DC
2015

Burn to Shine - Vol. 3: Portland, OR 06.15.2005
2006
as Self
9 Weeks
as Self

Burn To Shine - Vol. 3: Portland, OR 06.15.05
as Self

Sleater-Kinney: Live from Austin, TX
2016

Brunch Village
2012
as Various Characters

Sleater-Kinney - Rock en Seine 2024
2024
as Self

Light Tiger Eye
2009
as Woman
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 43 credits spanning from 1975 to 2025, Carrie Brownstein has appeared in 29 films and 14 TV shows.
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Most Popular Carrie Brownstein Movies
- Carol (2015) — as Genevieve Cantrell
- Tag (2018) — as Therapist (uncredited)
- 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2021) — as Self
- Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot (2018) — as Suzanne
- The Oath (2018) — as Alice
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