Carrie Coon is an accomplished American actress recognized for her compelling portrayals of multifaceted characters across stage and screen. She's received a Critics' Choice Television Award and has been nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Tony Award, underscoring her significant contributions to the entertainment industry.
5 hours ago : Carrie Coon and Her Famous Actor Husband Tracy Letts
Actress Carrie Coon is married to renowned actor and playwright Tracy Letts. The couple, who share a 16-year age gap, are parents to two children and frequently collaborate on creative projects while maintaining their private family life.
January 24, 1981: Carrie Coon Born
On January 24, 1981, Carrie Alexandra Coon was born in Copley, Ohio to Paula and John Coon.
1999: High School Graduation
In 1999, Carrie Coon graduated from Copley High School.
2003: University Graduation
In 2003, Carrie Coon graduated from the University of Mount Union with a BA in English and Spanish.
2006: MFA in Acting
In 2006, Carrie Coon earned her MFA in acting from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
2008: Chicago Debut
In 2008, Carrie Coon moved to Chicago and made her Chicago debut with a production of Brontë at Remy Bumppo Theatre Company.
2010: Breakthrough Role in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
In 2010, Carrie Coon's breakthrough came when she was cast as Honey in the Steppenwolf Theatre Company production of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? This role led to further parts in Chicago productions and performances in Washington, D.C. and New York City, marking her Broadway debut.
2011: Screen Debut in The Playboy Club
In 2011, Carrie Coon made her screen debut in an episode of the short-lived NBC series The Playboy Club.
2012: Broadway Debut in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
In 2012, Carrie Coon made her Broadway debut as Honey in the revival of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, for which she was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play.
2012: Gone Girl novel
The novel Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, which the film of the same name is based on, was released in 2012.
2013: Marriage to Tracy Letts
In 2013, Carrie Coon married actor and playwright Tracy Letts.
2014: The Leftovers and Gone Girl
Following her Tony Award nomination, in 2014 Carrie Coon was cast as one of the main characters in the HBO drama series The Leftovers and she made her film debut in Gone Girl.
2014: Film Debut in Gone Girl
In 2014, Carrie Coon made her film debut in Gone Girl.
April 2015: Agency Change
In April 2015, Carrie Coon left The Gersh Agency for United Talent Agency.
November 2015: Filming Strange Weather
In October and November 2015, Carrie Coon filmed the movie Strange Weather.
December 2015: Filming The Keeping Hours and Mary Page Marlowe Role
In December 2015, Carrie Coon filmed the horror romance The Keeping Hours and it was announced that she would be one of six actresses portraying the title character in Mary Page Marlowe for the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago.
May 2016: Mary Page Marlowe Performance
Carrie Coon performed in Mary Page Marlowe for the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago in May 2016.
2017: The Post Release
In 2017, Carrie Coon appeared in the film The Post.
2017: Fargo Emmy Nomination
In 2017, Carrie Coon received her first Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for her role as Gloria Burgle in the third season of the FX anthology series Fargo.
2017: Fargo, Great Choice, and The Post
In 2017, Carrie Coon starred in Fargo, filmed Great Choice, and played Meg Greenfield in The Post.
2018: Widows and Avengers: Infinity War
In 2018, Carrie Coon co-starred in Widows and provided the voice and motion capture for Proxima Midnight in Avengers: Infinity War.
April 30, 2020: The Gilded Age Casting
On April 30, 2020, Carrie Coon joined the cast of the HBO drama series The Gilded Age.
2020: The Nest Film Role
In 2020, Carrie Coon appeared in the film The Nest.
2021: Birth of Daughter
In 2021, Carrie Coon and Tracy Letts had a daughter.
2021: Ghostbusters: Afterlife
In 2021, Carrie Coon played Callie Spengler in Ghostbusters: Afterlife.
2021: Canadian Screen Award Nomination
In 2021, Carrie Coon received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Actress for her work in the film The Nest.
2022: The Gilded Age
In 2022, Carrie Coon starred as Bertha Russell in the HBO period drama series The Gilded Age.
2023: His Three Daughters Premiere
In 2023, Carrie Coon starred in the Azazel Jacobs family drama His Three Daughters, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
January 2024: Joins The White Lotus Season 3
In January 2024, Carrie Coon joined the cast of the third season of the HBO anthology series The White Lotus.
September 2024: Netflix Release of His Three Daughters
In September 2024, the film His Three Daughters, starring Carrie Coon, was released on Netflix.
2024: Roles in His Three Daughters and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
In 2024, Carrie Coon appeared in the films His Three Daughters and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.
February 2025: The White Lotus Season 3 Premieres
In February 2025, season 3 of The White Lotus, starring Carrie Coon, premiered.
2025: The White Lotus
In 2025, Carrie Coon starred as Laurie in the third season of The White Lotus.
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