
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).
Acted in 22
2020s
- 2022
Really Good Rejects
Movie
2010s
- 2019
Sleater-Kinney Live at The Palace
Movie
- 2018
- 2016
Sleater-Kinney: Live from Austin, TX
Movie
- 2015
Sleater-Kinney Live in DC
Movie
- 2014
- 2012
- 2011
Some Days Are Better Than Others
Katrina
- 2010
Ohio
Movie
2000s
- 2009
Light Tiger Eye
Woman
- 2003
Fan Mail
Jo
- 2002
- 2001
Getting Stronger Every Day
Woman
- 2000
1980s
- 1989
Directed 8
2020s
- 2022
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
- 2016
- 2015
- 2011
Wrote 3
2020s
- 2021
The Nowhere Inn
Writer
2010s
- 2012
- 2011
Produced 2
2020s
- 2021
The Nowhere Inn
Producer
Sound 1
2020s
- 2021
High in the Grass
Music
Created 1
2010s
- 2011
Appearances19
2020s
- 2026
All We Do Is Watch Movies
Self
- 2025
- 2024
Sleater-Kinney - Rock en Seine 2024
Self
- 2021
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self
The Nowhere Inn
Self
2010s
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
The Punk Singer
Self
- 2011
Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields
Self
2000s
- 2006
Burn to Shine - Vol. 3: Portland, OR 06.15.2005
Self
Follow My Voice: With the Music of Hedwig
Self
- 2003
- 2001
Songs for Cassavetes
Self
No release date
Burn To Shine - Vol. 3: Portland, OR 06.15.05
Self