History of Carrie Coon in Timeline

Carrie Coon is an accomplished American actress recognized for her compelling performances across stage and screen. She has garnered critical acclaim, including a Critics' Choice Television Award. She has also received nominations for two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Tony Award, highlighting her versatility and talent in both television and theater. Coon is particularly noted for her ability to embody complex characters, solidifying her reputation as a respected and sought-after performer.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

January 24, 1981: Carrie Coon's Birth

On January 24, 1981, Carrie Alexandra Coon was born in America.

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1999: Graduation from Copley High School

In 1999, Carrie Coon graduated from Copley High School.

2003: Graduation from the University of Mount Union

In 2003, Carrie Coon graduated from the University of Mount Union with a BA in English and Spanish.

2006: MFA in Acting from the University of Wisconsin–Madison

In 2006, Carrie Coon earned her MFA in acting from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

2008: Chicago Debut with Brontë

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?

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? and was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play.

2012: Gone Girl Novel

In 2012, the novel Gone Girl was released, which was later adapted into a film starring Carrie Coon in 2014.

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2013: Marriage to Tracy Letts

In 2013, Carrie Coon married actor and playwright Tracy Letts.

2014: Film Debut in Gone Girl

In 2014, Carrie Coon made her film debut in Gone Girl.

2014: Starring in The Leftovers

In 2014, Carrie Coon starred as grieving mother Nora Durst in the HBO drama series The Leftovers.

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2014: Cast in The Leftovers and Film Debut in Gone Girl

In 2014, Carrie Coon was cast in the HBO drama series The Leftovers and made her film debut in Gone Girl.

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April 2015: Joining United Talent Agency

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 alongside actress Holly Hunter.

December 2015: Filming The Keeping Hours and Joining Mary Page Marlowe

In December 2015, Carrie Coon filmed the horror romance The Keeping Hours and was announced as one of six actresses portraying the title character in Mary Page Marlowe for the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago.

May 2016: Performing in Mary Page Marlowe

From March to May 2016, Carrie Coon was one of six actresses portraying the title character in Mary Page Marlowe for the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago.

2017: Filming Great Choice, Playing Meg Greenfield in The Post

In 2017, Carrie Coon filmed Great Choice and played journalist Meg Greenfield in the film The Post.

2017: Emmy Nomination for Fargo

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.