
Carrie Brownstein
Acting
Born 1974-09-27 · 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).
Known for

Portlandia
2011 · TV

Transparent
2014 · TV

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014 · TV

The Simpsons
1989 · TV

Irma Vep
2022 · TV

Saturday Night Live
1975 · TV

Archer
2009 · TV

Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000 · TV

Man Seeking Woman
2015 · TV

Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014 · TV

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015 · TV

Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003 · TV

Off Camera with Sam Jones
2014 · TV

Everybody's Live with John Mulaney
2025 · TV