Carrie Brownstein
Biography
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
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2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self
Kiss My Grits: The Herstory of Women in Punk and Hard Rock
Really Good Rejects
Katrina
Some Days Are Better Than Others
Self
The Punk Singer
Woman
Getting Stronger Every Day
Genevieve Cantrell
Carol
Self
The Glamour & the Squalor
Various characters
The Celery Incident
Group
Woman
Light Tiger Eye
Sleater-Kinney Live in DC
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Sleater-Kinney - Rock en Seine 2024
Suzanne
Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot
Alice
The Oath
Therapist (uncredited)
Tag
Self
Songs for Cassavetes
Self
Follow My Voice: With the Music of Hedwig
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Burn to Shine - Vol. 3: Portland, OR 06.15.2005
Self
Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields
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Inside Portlandia
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The Nowhere Inn
Sleater-Kinney Live at The Palace
Jo
Fan Mail
Sleater-Kinney: Live from Austin, TX
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9 Weeks
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Burn To Shine - Vol. 3: Portland, OR 06.15.05
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
27
Gender
Female
Birthday
1974-09-27
Place of Birth
Seattle, Washington, USA
Also Known As
Sleater-Kinney