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Cara Buono Biography

Birth Name:Cara Buono

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actress, Producer, Director, Writer

Fast Facts

  • Graduated form Columbia University in 1993
  • Married Ethos Water company founder Peter Thum in 2010
  • Served as a standby in the 1989 Broadway production "The Tenth Man․"
  • Quote: "[On her advice] "Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there․""
  • Featured in the 1995 Broadway revival "The Rose Tattoo․"
  • Originated the role of Katie Taylor in the Broadway play "Some Americans Abroad" in 1990
  • Well known for her roles in "Stranger Things" and Mad Men․"

Awards

  • 2011Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2011OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2011Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2017Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
  • 2018Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2020Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated