- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 27, 1974
- Place of Birth
- Seattle, Washington, USA
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 (2018).
Filmography
tvEverybody's Live with John Mulaney
2025 · Self - Musical Guest
movieSleater-Kinney - Rock en Seine 2024
2024 · Self
tvReboot
2022 · Director
tvLoot
2022 · Director
tvIrma Vep
2022 · Zelda
tvMinx
2022 · Director
movieReally Good Rejects
2022
movieHigh in the Grass
2021 · Music
movie2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2021 · Self
movieThe Nowhere Inn
2021 · Self, Writer, Producer
tvMrs. Fletcher
2019 · Director
movieSleater-Kinney Live at The Palace
2019
movieThe Oath
2018 · Alice
movieTag
2018 · Therapist (uncredited)
movieDon't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot
2018 · Suzanne
tvA.P. Bio
2018 · Director
tvSearch Party
2016 · Director
movieSleater-Kinney: Live from Austin, TX
2016
movieCarol
2015 · Genevieve Cantrell
tvThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015 · Self - Guest, Self - Musical Guest
movieThe Glamour & the Squalor
2015 · Self
movieSleater-Kinney Live in DC
2015
tvMan Seeking Woman
2015
tvTransparent
2014 · Syd Feldman
tvLate Night with Seth Meyers
2014 · Self - Guest, Self - Musical Guest
movieThe Celery Incident
2014 · Various characters, Writer
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014 · Self - Guest, Self - Musical Guest
tvOff Camera with Sam Jones
2014 · Self
movieThe Punk Singer
2013 · Self
movieBlackout
2013 · Various Characters, Writer
movieBrunch Village
2012 · Various Characters, Writer
Inside Portlandia
movieInside Portlandia
2011 · Self, Writer, Co-Executive Producer
movieStrange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields
2011 · Self
movieSome Days Are Better Than Others
2011 · Katrina
tvPortlandia
2011 · Various Characters, Writer, Co-Executive Producer, Director, Creator
tvArcher
2009 · Dr. Sklodowska (voice)
movieLight Tiger Eye
2009 · Woman
movieBurn to Shine - Vol. 3: Portland, OR 06.15.2005
2006 · Self
movieFollow My Voice: With the Music of Hedwig
2006 · Self
tvJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003 · Self - Musical Guest
movieFan Mail
2003 · Jo
movieGroup
2002
Kiss My Grits: The Herstory of Women in Punk and Hard Rock
movieKiss My Grits: The Herstory of Women in Punk and Hard Rock
2001 · Self
movieSongs for Cassavetes
2001 · Self
movieGetting Stronger Every Day
2001 · Woman
tvCurb Your Enthusiasm
2000 · Mara
tvThe Simpsons
1989 · Emily (voice)
tvSaturday Night Live
1975 · Self - Cameo (uncredited)
9 Weeks
movie9 Weeks
— · Self
movieBurn To Shine - Vol. 3: Portland, OR 06.15.05
— · Self
Witness Protection
movieWitness Protection
— · Director
Untitled Heart Biopic
movieUntitled Heart Biopic
— · Screenplay