Carrie Coon

Award-winning Actress

American Actress / Producer / Stage Performer

Born: January 24, 1981 | Birthplace: Copley, Ohio, U.S.

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Notable for her powerful performances in both dramatic and comedic roles, Carrie Coon has established herself as one of the most versatile actresses of her generation.

Early Life and Education

1Background

Carrie Coon was raised in Copley, Ohio, the youngest of three children in a middle-class family.

2Education

She earned a BA in English and Spanish from the University of Mount Union and an MFA in Acting from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Coon's academic background in literature significantly informs her approach to character development and script analysis.

Career Highlights

1Breakthrough Role

Her portrayal of Nora Durst in HBO's The Leftovers (2014-2017) earned widespread critical acclaim.

2Film Success

Played Margo Dunne in Gone Girl (2014), her feature film debut directed by David Fincher.

3Stage Work

Received a Tony Award nomination for her Broadway debut in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (2012-2013).

4Recent Projects

Stars as Bertha Russell in HBO's The Gilded Age (2022-present) and appeared in Fargo season 3 (2017).

Coon is known for her ability to portray complex, emotionally layered characters across different mediums.

Selected Filmography

1Film

Gone Girl (2014), The Post (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), The Nest (2020)

2Television

The Leftovers (2014-2017), Fargo (2017), The Sinner (2020), The Gilded Age (2022-present)

3Theater

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (2012-2013), Mary Jane (2017), The Sound Inside (2019)

Awards and Nominations

1Primetime Emmy

Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for The Leftovers (2017)

2Tony Award

Nominated for Best Featured Actress in a Play for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (2013)

3Critics' Choice

Won Best Actress in a Drama Series for The Leftovers (2016)

Despite her numerous acclaimed performances, Coon remains one of the most underrated actresses working today according to many critics.