Carrie Coon is an American actress renowned for her compelling performances across television, film, and theater. Born on January 24, 1981, in Copley, Ohio, she pursued higher education in the arts, earning a Bachelor of Arts in English and Spanish from the University of Mount Union in 2003, followed by a Master of Fine Arts in acting from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 2006.
Career Highlights:
- Television: Coon gained prominence for her role as Nora Durst in HBO’s “The Leftovers” (2014–2017), portraying a mother coping with profound loss. She earned Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for her portrayal of Gloria Burgle in “Fargo” (2017) and for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series as Bertha Russell in “The Gilded Age” (2022–present).
- Film: Making her film debut in “Gone Girl” (2014), Coon’s cinematic work includes “The Post” (2017), “Widows” (2018), and “The Nest” (2020). She voiced Proxima Midnight in “Avengers: Infinity War” (2018) and starred in “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” (2021). In “His Three Daughters” (2024), she played Katie, the eldest of three sisters reconciling with their father’s impending death, a role lauded for its depth and emotional complexity.
- Theater: Coon’s stage career includes her Tony Award-nominated performance as Honey in the 2012 Broadway revival of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”
Personal Life:
In 2013, Coon married playwright and actor Tracy Letts. The couple has two children: a son, Haskell, born in 2018, and a daughter, born in 2021. They met during auditions for “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” in 2010, and their relationship evolved from professional collaboration to marriage.
Coon has spoken about their open-minded approach to marriage, emphasizing honesty and open communication.
Recent Work:
Coon continues to captivate audiences with her diverse roles. She joined the cast of “The White Lotus” for its third season, which premiered in February 2025. Her portrayal of Laurie, a corporate lawyer on a girls’ trip, has been a topic of discussion among viewers and critics alike.