Cast & creator
Carrie Brownstein
Best known for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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).
Also known as: Sleater-Kinney
38
film credits
29
television credits
48
1975–2026 · acting roles
6.5
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (67)
Showing 67 of 67 credits
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self - Guest
2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self - Musical Guest
2014
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Guest
2015The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Musical Guest
2015
The Simpsons
Emily (voice)
1989
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self - Guest
2014Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self - Musical Guest
2014
Saturday Night Live
Self - Cameo (uncredited)
1975
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Musical Guest
2003
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Mara
2000
Archer
Dr. Sklodowska (voice)
2009
Off Camera with Sam Jones
Self
2014
Portlandia
Various Characters
2011Portlandia
Writer
2011Portlandia
Co-Executive Producer
2011Portlandia
Executive Producer
2011Portlandia
Director
2011Portlandia
Creator
2011
Loot
Director
2022
Transparent
Syd Feldman
2014
A.P. Bio
Director
2018
Minx
Director
2022
Man Seeking Woman
2015
Good Hang with Amy Poehler
Self - Guest
2025
Everybody's Live with John Mulaney
Self - Musical Guest
2025
Reboot
Director
2022
Search Party
Director
2016
Irma Vep
Zelda
2022
Carol
Genevieve Cantrell
2015
Tag
Therapist (uncredited)
2018
Mrs. Fletcher
Director
2019
Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot
Suzanne
2018
The Oath
Alice
2018
The Nowhere Inn
Self
2021The Nowhere Inn
Writer
2021The Nowhere Inn
Producer
2021
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self
20219 Weeks
Self
Inside Portlandia
Self
2011Inside Portlandia
Writer
2011Inside Portlandia
Co-Executive Producer
2011Witness Protection
Director
Brunch Village
Various Characters
2012Brunch Village
Writer
2012
Ohio
2010
All We Do Is Watch Movies
Self
2026
Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields
Self
2011
Fan Mail
Jo
2003Friend Thing
Louise McCready
Group
Grace
2002
Follow My Voice: With the Music of Hedwig
Self
2006
The Glamour & the Squalor
Self
2015
High in the Grass
Music
2021Kiss My Grits: The Herstory of Women in Punk and Hard Rock
Self
2001
Sleater-Kinney - Rock en Seine 2024
Self
2024
Getting Stronger Every Day
Woman
2001
Sleater-Kinney: Live from Austin, TX
2016
Some Days Are Better Than Others
Katrina
2011
Sleater-Kinney Live at The Palace
2019
The Punk Singer
Self
2013
Sleater-Kinney Live in DC
2015
Burn to Shine - Vol. 3: Portland, OR 06.15.2005
Self
2006
Burn To Shine - Vol. 3: Portland, OR 06.15.05
Self
Songs for Cassavetes
Self
2001
Really Good Rejects
2022
Light Tiger Eye
Woman
2009Untitled Heart Biopic
Screenplay