Acting · Seattle, Washington, USA · Born September 27, 1974
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).
TVEverybody's Live with John Mulaney
2025
as Self - Musical Guest
MovieSleater-Kinney - Rock en Seine 2024
2024
as Self
TVIrma Vep
2022
as Zelda
MovieReally Good Rejects
2022
Movie2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2021
as Self
MovieThe Nowhere Inn
2021
as Self
MovieSleater-Kinney Live at The Palace
2019
MovieThe Oath
2018
as Alice
MovieTag
2018
as Therapist (uncredited)
MovieDon't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot
2018
as Suzanne
MovieSleater-Kinney: Live from Austin, TX
2016
MovieCarol
2015
as Genevieve Cantrell
TVThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
as Self - Guest
MovieThe Glamour & the Squalor
2015
as Self
MovieSleater-Kinney Live in DC
2015
TVMan Seeking Woman
2015
TVTransparent
2014
as Syd Feldman
TVLate Night with Seth Meyers
2014
as Self - Guest
MovieThe Celery Incident
2014
as Various characters
TVThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
as Self - Guest
TVOff Camera with Sam Jones
2014
as Self
MovieThe Punk Singer
2013
as Self
MovieBrunch Village
2012
as Various Characters
Inside Portlandia
2011
as Self
MovieStrange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields
2011
as Self
MovieSome Days Are Better Than Others
2011
as Katrina
TVPortlandia
2011
as Various Characters
TVArcher
2009
as Dr. Sklodowska (voice)
MovieLight Tiger Eye
2009
as Woman
MovieBurn to Shine - Vol. 3: Portland, OR 06.15.2005
2006
as Self
MovieFollow My Voice: With the Music of Hedwig
2006
as Self
TVJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self - Musical Guest
MovieFan Mail
2003
as Jo
MovieGroup
2002
Kiss My Grits: The Herstory of Women in Punk and Hard Rock
2001
as Self
MovieSongs for Cassavetes
2001
as Self
MovieGetting Stronger Every Day
2001
as Woman
TVCurb Your Enthusiasm
2000
as Mara
TVThe Simpsons
1989
as Emily (voice)
TVSaturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
9 Weeks
as Self
MovieBurn To Shine - Vol. 3: Portland, OR 06.15.05
as Self
