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Carrie Preston
Known for
One of the great character actresses of American television. She won the Emmy for her role as Elsbeth Tascioni in the series 'The Good Wife' (2010-2016), a character so popular that she led her own spin-off, 'Elsbeth' (2024-present). She played Arlene in HBO's series 'True Blood' (2008-2014) and appeared in 'The Holdovers' (2023). American actress and director identified with prestige television fiction, recognized for her eccentric comic range and her ability to give singularity to every character in high-audience productions.
Carrie Preston
35 Movies
27 Series
One of the great character actresses of American television. She won the Emmy for her role as Elsbeth Tascioni in the series 'The Good Wife' (2010-2016), a character so popular that she led her own spin-off, 'Elsbeth' (2024-present). She played Arlene in HBO's series 'True Blood' (2008-2014) and appeared in 'The Holdovers' (2023). American actress and director identified with prestige television fiction, recognized for her eccentric comic range and her ability to give singularity to every character in high-audience productions.
Movies
Plays Miss Lydia Crane
The Holdovers
2023
Plays Emily Lang
Mercury Rising
1998
Plays Sally
Vicky Cristina Barcelona
2008
Plays Amanda Newhouse
My Best Friend's Wedding
1997
Plays Barbara
The Stepford Wives
2004
Plays Christine Hurley
Doubt
2008
Plays Barbara Bofferd
Duplicity
2009
Plays Susan
To the Bone
2017
Plays Jane McAllister
Space Oddity
2023
Plays Idalyn Greaves
The Legend of Bagger Vance
2000
Plays Cora Whistler
They/Them
2022
Plays Rebecca Yoder
For Richer or Poorer
1997
Plays VTA - Administrator
Cradle Will Rock
1999
Plays Sydney Schupak
Transamerica
2005
Plays Miriam Carswell
5 Flights Up
2014
Plays Evelyn Vuoso
Towelhead
2008
Plays Compliance Officer Abby
Equity
2016
Plays Andy Dowd
Ready? OK!
2008
Plays Patty
Guinevere
1999
Plays Monica
Woman Wanted
1999
Plays Betty
Virginia
2010
Plays Kim Hoxie
Beneath the Harvest Sky
2013
Plays Ludie Choat
That Evening Sun
2009
Plays Sylvia
30 Miles from Nowhere
2018
Plays Aunt Margaret
Daisy Winters
2017
Plays Joan Dempsey
One of These Days
2021
Plays Diane Mackey
Six L.A. Love Stories
2016
Plays Lynette
A Bag of Hammers
2011
Plays Ms. Arnold
And Then I Go
2017
Plays Grace
Sironia
2011
Plays Sally Stone
Straight-Jacket
2004
Plays Chloe
Who's Afraid of Vagina Wolf?
2013
TV Shows
Plays Arlene Fowler
True Blood
2008
Producer
Plays Elsbeth Tascioni
Elsbeth
2024
Plays Polly
Claws
2017
Plays Elsbeth Tascioni
The Good Wife
2009
Plays Martina Moore
Crowded
2016
Plays B.D. Benson
Emeril
2001
Plays Debbie
HAPPYish
2015
Plays Grace Hendricks
Person of Interest
2011
Director
Plays Elsbeth Tascioni
The Good Fight
2017
Plays Elle
Brockmire
2017
Plays Judy
The Following
2013
Plays Robbie McClung
Dr. Death
2021
Plays Sally Jones
Hope & Faith
2003
Plays Lucy
Desperate Housewives
2004
Plays Gayle
Spin City
1996
Plays Sister Katrina
Wonderfalls
2004
Plays Krystle
Grace and Frankie
2015
Plays Emily Linus
Lost
2004
Plays Kelly Comack
The Inside
2005
Plays Charlene
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Plays Jan Eagleman
Arrested Development
2003
Plays Megan Colby
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
Plays Jester
Union Square
1997
Plays Madeline Dunn
Sex and the City
1998
Plays Yvonne Pierce
Private Practice
2007
Plays Denya Thorp
Getting On
2013
Plays Vicky Sites
Numb3rs
2005
Latest Trailers
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The Holdovers
Full Filmography
Elsbeth
Elsbeth Tascioni · 51 episodes
2024–
TV
The Holdovers
Miss Lydia Crane
2023
Film
Space Oddity
Jane McAllister
2023
Film
They/Them
Cora Whistler
2022
Film
Glimpse
Emily
2022
Film
Dr. Death
Robbie McClung · 2 episodes
2021
TV
One of These Days
Joan Dempsey
2021
Film
30 Miles from Nowhere
Sylvia
2018
Film
Daisy Winters
Aunt Margaret
2017
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Carrie Preston and where are they from?
Carrie Preston is 59 years old, born on June 21, 1967 in Macon, Georgia, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Carrie Preston?
Carrie Preston is best known for roles in Vicky Cristina Barcelona, To the Bone, My Best Friend's Wedding.
How many movies has Carrie Preston been in?
Over a 29-year career (since 1997), Carrie Preston has appeared in 35 movies and 27 TV shows.
What was Carrie Preston's first movie?
The career of Carrie Preston began with The Journey (1997).
What is Carrie Preston's most recent movie or series?
Carrie Preston's most recent release is Elsbeth, which premiered on February 29, 2024.
What TV shows has Carrie Preston appeared in?
On television, Carrie Preston has appeared in Lost, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Sex and the City, Person of Interest.
Carrie Preston
1967-06-21 · Macon, Georgia, USA
Carrie Preston (born April 21, 1967) is an American stage and screen actress, producer and director. She is known for her work on the television series True Blood, Person of Interest, Crowded, The Good Wife, The Good Fight, and Claws.