Carrie Brownstein

Carrie Brownstein
Brownstein in 2012
Born
Carrie Rachel Brownstein

(1974-09-27) September 27, 1974 (age 50)[1]
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Alma mater
Occupations
  • Musician
  • writer
  • actress
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • vocals
Years active1993–present
Member ofSleater-Kinney
Formerly of

Carrie Rachel Brownstein[5] (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 2023, Brownstein was touring with the band as well as in support of her new memoir.[6]

  1. ^ Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll. Touchstone. 2001. p. 896. ISBN 9780743201209. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
  2. ^ Breihan, Tom (August 6, 2014). "Carrie Brownstein Finishing Nora Ephron Screenplay Lost In Austen". Stereogum. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
  3. ^ Braxton, Greg (January 14, 2015). "Carrie Brownstein bounces between 'Portlandia' and punk rock". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
  4. ^ Weil, Elizabeth (December 29, 2011). "Carrie Brownstein, Riot Grrrnup". The New York Times. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
  5. ^ "Works written by Brownstein, Carrie Rachel". ASCAP. Archived from the original on January 10, 2016. Retrieved October 26, 2010.
  6. ^ Phillips, Amy (October 20, 2014). "Sleater-Kinney Return! New Album No Cities to Love! 2015 Tour! "Bury Our Friends" Lyric Video!". Pitchfork.com. Retrieved October 23, 2015.