Career Timeline of Carrie Preston: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Carrie Preston built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Carrie Preston is an accomplished American actress, director, and producer. She gained significant recognition for her portrayal of Arlene Fowler in the HBO series True Blood (2008-2014). However, she is perhaps most lauded for her recurring role as Elsbeth Tascioni in the CBS legal drama The Good Wife (2010-2016) and its spin-offs, The Good Fight (2017-2022) and Elsbeth (2024-present). Her performance in The Good Wife earned her a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series, solidifying her reputation as a versatile and talented performer.
1997: Appearance in My Best Friend's Wedding
In 1997, Carrie Preston starred in the romantic comedy film My Best Friend's Wedding.
2004: Appearance in Straight-Jacket
In 2004, Carrie Preston and her husband, Michael Emerson, were featured in the comedy film Straight-Jacket.
2005: Appearance in Transamerica
In 2005, Carrie Preston starred in the comedy-drama film Transamerica.
2008: Appearance in Ready? OK!
In 2008, Carrie Preston and her husband, Michael Emerson, were featured in the film Ready? OK!.
2008: Role as Arlene Fowler in True Blood
In 2008, Carrie Preston began her role as Arlene Fowler in the HBO fantasy drama series True Blood.
2008: Appearances in Vicky Cristina Barcelona and Doubt
In 2008, Carrie Preston starred in the romantic comedy Vicky Cristina Barcelona and the drama Doubt.
July 31, 2010: Performance of Love Letters
On July 31, 2010, Carrie Preston and Michael Emerson performed A. R. Gurney's play Love Letters as a fundraiser for the Charleston Stage.
2010: Role as Elsbeth Tascioni in The Good Wife
In 2010, Carrie Preston began her role as Elsbeth Tascioni in the CBS legal drama series The Good Wife.
2012: Appearance in Person of Interest
In 2012, Carrie Preston appeared in the CBS crime drama series Person of Interest.
2013: Primetime Emmy Award Win
In 2013, Carrie Preston won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Elsbeth Tascioni on The Good Wife.
2014: Recurring role in The Following
In 2014, Carrie Preston had a recurring role in the second season of the thriller The Following, portraying Judy.
2014: End of True Blood
In 2014, Carrie Preston's role as Arlene Fowler in True Blood came to an end.
2015: Leading role in Crowded and Emmy Nomination
In 2015, Carrie Preston landed a leading role on the NBC comedy series Crowded and earned her second Primetime Emmy Award nomination for The Good Wife.
2016: Reprising Role in The Good Fight
In 2016, Carrie Preston reprised her role as Elsbeth Tascioni on The Good Wife spin-off The Good Fight.
2016: End of The Good Wife
In 2016, Carrie Preston's role as Elsbeth Tascioni in The Good Wife came to an end.
2017: Role as Elsbeth Tascioni in The Good Fight
In 2017, Carrie Preston began her role as Elsbeth Tascioni in The Good Wife spin-off The Good Fight.
2022: Appearance in They/Them
In 2022, Carrie Preston starred in the slasher horror film They/Them.
2022: End of The Good Fight
In 2022, Carrie Preston's role as Elsbeth Tascioni in The Good Fight came to an end.
May 9, 2023: Elsbeth Ordered to Series
On May 9, 2023, the CBS spin-off series Elsbeth, starring Carrie Preston, was ordered to series.
2023: Appearance in The Holdovers
In 2023, Carrie Preston starred in the comedy-drama film The Holdovers.
February 29, 2024: Premiere of Elsbeth
On February 29, 2024, the CBS spin-off series Elsbeth, starring Carrie Preston, premiered.
April 18, 2024: Renewal of Elsbeth for Second Season
On April 18, 2024, CBS renewed the series Elsbeth, starring Carrie Preston, for a second season.
2024: Role as Elsbeth Tascioni in Elsbeth
In 2024, Carrie Preston began her role as Elsbeth Tascioni in The Good Wife spin-off Elsbeth.
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