Carrie Brownstein
Carrie Rachel Grace Brownstein, Carrie Rachel Brownstein
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Carrie Rachel Brownstein (born September 27, 1974) is an American musician, actress, writer, director, and comedian. She first came to prominence as a member of the band Excuse 17 before forming the rock trio Sleater-Kinney. During a long hiatus from Sleater-Kinney, she formed the group Wild Flag. During this period, Brownstein wrote and appeared in a series of comedy sketches alongside Fred Armisen that were developed into the satirical comedy TV series Portlandia (2011–2018). The series went on to win Emmy and Peabody Awards. Sleater-Kinney eventually reunited. As of 2026, she was still touring with the band.
Career
- 1974Born
- Member of Sleater-Kinney
- Member of Wild Flag
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Seattle
- •Citizenship: United States
- •Known as: singer, guitarist, actor, writer
- •Genre: riot grrrl
- •Plays: guitar, voice
What happened recently
iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell’s Big Money Players Launch “Podlandia: A-O Rewatch,” a New Weekly Re-Watch Series Hosted by Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein - iHeartMedia, Inc.
Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein to Host ‘Portlandia’ Rewatch Podcast (Exclusive)
Maria Bamford, Michelle Zauner, Carrie Brownstein and More Are Coming to Cinema Unbound Week in May
Excerpts from The Believer: Ask Carrie: Winter 2025 - McSweeney’s Internet Tendency
WNBA's Portland Fire Reunites Portlandia Stars Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein to Announce Debut Season
Portland Fire taps Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein to unveil 2026 debut season schedule
WATCH: Carrie Brownstein, Fred Armisen reprise iconic ‘Portlandia’ roles to hype Portland’s WNBA team
Portland Fire debuts season schedule with help of Portlandia's Carrie Brownstein and Fred Armisen
Portland Fire taps Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein to unveil 2026 debut season schedule
Katie & Alison Crutchfield and D’Arcy Carden Welcome Kevin Morby, Carrie Brownstein, Will Forte, Katie Gavin and More at Birthday Concert
Watch Carrie Brownstein, Bowen Yang & more join Katie & Allison Crutchfield's birthday show w/ D'Arcy Carden
Excerpts from The Believer: Ask Carrie: Fall 2025 - McSweeney’s Internet Tendency
Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker talk Sleater-Kinney, and 30 years of making music
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