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Carrie Brownstein

Guitarist / Actress / Penwoman / Musician / Television Actress / Film Actress / Screenwriter / Film Director | * 09/27/1974 (49) | Seattle, Washington (United States of America (USA))
Carrie Rachel Brownstein (born September 27, 1974) is an American musician, actress, writer, director, and comedian. She first came to prominence as a member of the band Excuse 17 before forming the rock trio Sleater-Kinney. During a long hiatus from Sleater-Kinney, she formed the Group Wild Flag. During this period, Brownstein wrote and appeared in a series of comedy sketches alongside Saturday Night Live alumnus Fred Armisen which were developed into the satirical comedy TV series Portlandia (2011–2018). The series went on to win Emmy and Peabody Awards. Sleater-Kinney eventually reunited; as of 2023, Brownstein was touring with the band as well as in support of her new memoir. ()
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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).

Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Drama | Music

Known for these Movies & Shows

When St. Vincent sets out to make a documentary about her music, the goal is to both reveal and revel in the unadorned truth behind her on-stage persona. But when she hires a close friend to direct, n ...

The Nowhere Inn

Certification unknown

2021 | 2.9/5 | 1h 31min
Comedy, Drama, Music
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In 1950s New York, a department-store clerk who dreams of a better life falls for an older, married woman. ...

Carol

FSK: 6+ years

2015 | 3.7/5 | 1h 58min
Romance / Love, Drama
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Satirical sketch comedy set and filmed in Portland, Oregon that explores the eccentric misfits who embody the foibles of modern culture. ...

Portlandia

Certification unknown

2011 | 3.5/5 | 30min per episode
Comedy
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An LA family with serious boundary issues have their past and future unravel when a dramatic admission causes everyone's secrets to spill out. ...

Transparent

FSK: 16+ years

2014 | 3.2/5 | 30min per episode
Comedy, Drama
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Movies with Carrie Brownstein as Actress(18)

2022 Really Good Rejects
as herself2021 The Nowhere Inn
as herself2021 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as Therapist (uncredited)2018 Tag
as Alice2018 The Oath
as Suzanne2018 Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot
as Genevieve Cantrell2015 Carol
as herself2015 The Glamour & the Squalor
as herself2013 The Punk Singer
as herself2011 Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields
as herself2011 Inside Portlandia
as Katrina2011 Some Days Are Better Than Others
as Woman2009 Light Tiger Eye
as herself2006 Follow My Voice: With the Music of Hedwig
2002 Group
as Woman2001 Getting Stronger Every Day
as herself2001 Kiss My Grits: The Herstory of Women in Punk and Hard Rock
as herself2001 Songs for Cassavetes

TV Shows/Series with Carrie Brownstein as Actress(10)

as Zelda2022 Irma Vep
as herself2015 The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015 Man Seeking Woman
as herself2014 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as herself2014 Off Camera with Sam Jones
as herself2014 Late Night with Seth Meyers
as Syd Feldman2014 Transparent
as Various Characters2011 Portlandia
as Mara2000 Curb Your Enthusiasm
1989 The Simpsons

Movies with Carrie Brownstein as Crew(9)

Directing/Director2023 Witness Protection
Directing/Director2023 Fairy Godmother
Writing/Screenplay2023 Untitled Heart Biopic
Production/Producer2021 The Nowhere Inn
Writing/Writer2021 The Nowhere Inn
Directing/Director2016 The Realest Real
Writing/Writer2016 The Realest Real
Production/Co-Executive Producer2011 Inside Portlandia
Writing/Writer2011 Inside Portlandia

TV Shows/Series with Carrie Brownstein as Crew(7)

Directing/Director2022 Minx
Directing/Director2022 Reboot
Directing/Director2019 Mrs. Fletcher
Directing/Director2018 A.P. Bio
Directing/Director2016 Search Party
Writing/Writer2011 Portlandia
Creator/Creator2011 Portlandia

Additional Information

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Born: Friday, 09/27 1974 (September) in Seattle, Washington (United States of America (USA)) (current age: 49 years + 202 days)
Zodiac sign: Libra (Chinese zodiac sign: Tiger)
Languages: American English
Educated at: Evergreen State College, Western Washington University, The Overlake School, Lake Washington High School
Member of: Sleater-Kinney, Wild Flag
Other names for Carrie Brownstein (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Sleater-Kinney"
Carrie Brownstein frequently works together with these people:
Tress MacNeille (36x, Actress)
Pamela Hayden (23x, Actress)
Kevin Michael Richardson (17x, Actor)
Maggie Roswell (17x, Actress)
Fred Armisen (15x, Actor)
Daniel Radcliffe (9x, Actor)
Patton Oswalt (9x, Actor)
Nick Kroll (9x, Actor)
Phil Hartman (9x, Actor)
Bill Hader (8x, Actor)
Chris Edgerly (8x, Actor)
Gus Van Sant (5x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:251300, Added: 08/09/2018, Last updated: 04/11/2024