
Carrie Brownstein
Acting
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 · Seattle, Washington, USA
Filmography (28)

TV
Everybody's Live with John Mulaney
2025
Actor: Self - Musical Gue…

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Reboot
2022
Director

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Loot
2022
Director

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Irma Vep
2022
Actor: Zelda

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Minx
2022
Director

The Nowhere Inn
2021
ActorWriter+1

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Mrs. Fletcher
2019
Director

The Oath
2018
Actor: Alice

Tag
2018
Actor: Therapist (uncredi…

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

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A.P. Bio
2018
Director

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Search Party
2016
Director

Carol
2015
Actor: Genevieve Cantrell

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
Actor: Self - GuestActor: Self - Musical Gue…

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Man Seeking Woman
2015
Actor

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Transparent
2014
Actor: Syd Feldman

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Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
Actor: Self - GuestActor: Self - Musical Gue…

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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
Actor: Self - GuestActor: Self - Musical Gue…

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Off Camera with Sam Jones
2014
Actor

The Punk Singer
2013
Actor

Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields
2011
Actor

Some Days Are Better Than Others
2011
Actor: Katrina

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Portlandia
2011
Actor: Various CharactersWriter+1

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Archer
2009
Actor: Dr. Sklodowska (vo…

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Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
Actor: Self - Musical Gue…

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Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
Actor: Mara

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The Simpsons
1989
Actor: Emily (voice)

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Saturday Night Live
1975
Actor: Self - Cameo (uncr…
