Carrie Coon Biography: Age, Instagram, Accent, Awards, Movies, TV Shows, Parents, Siblings, Husband, Children, Net Worth

Carrie Alexandra Coon, famously known as Carrie Coon, is an American actress recognized for her nuanced portrayals of complex characters on both stage and screen.

She began her career in theater, earning critical acclaim and a Tony Award nomination for her performance in the 2012 revival of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?.

Transitioning to television and film, she gained widespread recognition for her roles as Nora Durst in The Leftovers and Gloria Burgle in Fargo.

Profile

• Full Name: Carrie Alexandra Coon
• Stage Name: Carrie Coon
• Born: 24, January 1981
• Age: 44 years old
• Birthplace: Copley, Ohio, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actress
• Height: 1.65m
• Parent: Paula Coon and John Coon
• Siblings: Josh Coon
• Spouse: Tracy Letts
• Children: 2
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million and $5 million

Early Life And Education

Carrie Alexandra Coon was born on January 24, 1981, in Copley, Ohio, USA, to parents Paula and John Coon. She has four siblings, including Josh Coon.

She graduated from Copley High School in 1999 and went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in English and Spanish from the University of Mount Union in 2003. In 2006, she completed a Master of Fine Arts in Acting at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Of German, English, French, and Slovak-Hungarian descent, she practices Christianity.

Career

Carrie Coon began her career in regional theater after earning her Master of Fine Arts in Acting from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She performed with the Madison Repertory Theatre and the American Players Theatre for several seasons before relocating to Chicago in 2008.

Her breakthrough came with Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s production of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, where her performance earned widespread acclaim and a Tony Award nomination for her Broadway debut.

This critical success paved the way for her transition into television and film, establishing her as a rising talent in the industry.

Coon gained widespread recognition for her role as Nora Durst in HBO’s The Leftovers (2014–2017), a performance lauded for its emotional depth and complexity. She simultaneously made her film debut in David Fincher‘s Gone Girl (2014), portraying Margo Dunne, which further solidified her reputation as a versatile actress.

She continued to impress on television, delivering an Emmy-nominated performance as Gloria Burgle in FX’s Fargo (2017) and later appearing in critically acclaimed series such as The Sinner and The Gilded Age.

Her film career flourished with standout roles in Widows (2018), The Nest (2020), and major franchise films like Avengers: Infinity War (2018), where she voiced Proxima Midnight. Coon also showcased her comedic talents in Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) and its sequel, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024).

Known for her ability to embody complex characters across genres, she has become a sought-after talent in theater, television, and film, earning a reputation as one of the most compelling actresses of her generation.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @carriecoon
• Twitter handle: @carriecoon

Personal Life

Carrie Coon is married to Tracy Letts, a renowned playwright and actor. Together, they have two children: a son, Haskell, born in 2018, and a daughter, born in 2021, whose name has not been publicly shared.

Addressing recent speculation, Coon clarified that while she and Tracy Letts have an open-minded relationship, they are not in an open marriage.

Filmography

• Gone Girl (2014) – Margo Dunne
• Strange Weather (2016) – Byrd
• The Post (2017) – Meg Greenfield
• Izzy Gets the Fck Across Town (2017) – Virginia
• The Keeping Hours (2017) – Elizabeth
• Widows (2018) – Amanda Nunn
• Kin (2018) – Morgan Hunter
• The Nest (2020) – Allison O’Hara
• Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) – Callie Spengler
• Boston Strangler (2023) – Jean Cole
• His Three Daughters (2023) – Katie
• Another Happy Day (2023) – Irene
• Lake George (2024) – Phyllis

Net Worth

Carrie Coon‘s net worth is estimated to fall between $1 million and $5 million, primarily earned through her successful career in theater, television, and film.

While the exact details of her financial earnings remain undisclosed, her continued presence in high-profile projects suggests steady professional growth and financial success.