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).
Known for
Acting43
tvEverybody's Live with John Mulaney
2025
Self - Musical Guest
tvIrma Vep
2022
Zelda
movieThe Oath
2018
Alice
movieTag
2018
Therapist (uncredited)
movieCarol
2015
Genevieve Cantrell
tvThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
Self - Guest / Self - Musical Guest
tvTransparent
2014
Syd Feldman
tvLate Night with Seth Meyers
2014
Self - Guest / Self - Musical Guest
movieThe Celery Incident
2014
Various characters
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
Self - Guest / Self - Musical Guest
movieBlackout
2013
Various Characters
movieBrunch Village
2012
Various Characters
tvPortlandia
2011
Various Characters
tvArcher
2009
Dr. Sklodowska (voice)
tvJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
Self - Musical Guest
tvThe Simpsons
1989
Emily (voice)
tvSaturday Night Live
1975
Self - Cameo (uncredited)
Directing8
tvReboot
2022
Director
tvLoot
2022
Director
tvMinx
2022
Director
tvMrs. Fletcher
2019
Director
tvA.P. Bio
2018
Director
tvSearch Party
2016
Director
tvPortlandia
2011
Director
Writing7
Production3
movieThe Nowhere Inn
2021
Producer
Inside Portlandia
2011
Co-Executive Producer
tvPortlandia
2011
Co-Executive Producer, Executive Producer
Creator1
tvPortlandia
2011
Creator
