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Carrie Preston Biography

Birth Name:Carrie Preston

Birth Place:Macon, Georgia, United States

Profession Actress, Director, Producer, Soundtrack, Editor

Fast Facts

Received an acting diploma from the prestigious Juilliard School
Obtained a BFA from the University of Evansville
Has worked with her husband, actor Michael Emerson, on a number of projects
Was featured in the film 'Ready? OK!' with her brother John Preston and husband Michael Emerson
At the age of 12, she became the impresario of her own front-yard theater company
Performed in a Shakespeare-in-the-Park production of 'The Tempest' with Patrick Stewart
Directed the web series 'Darwin․'
Is a director and producer with her production company, Daisy 3 Pictures
Was a series regular on the sitcom 'EMERIL,' starring chef Emeril Lagasse
Is an avid outdoors woman

Awards

2008FilmOut Festival Award-Best Narrative Feature: winner
2008FilmOut Festival Award-Best Actress: winner
2009Special Jury Award-Best Ensemble Cast: winner
2009Special Achievement Award-Best Ensemble, Television: winner
2010Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2012Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Guest Performer in a Drama Series: nominated
2012Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Guest Actress: nominated
2012INOCA TV-Best Guest Actress in a Drama or Comedy Series: nominated
2012Festival Prize-Best Showcase Feature Film: nominated
2012Audience Award-Best of Next!: nominated
2013Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Guest Performer in a Drama Series: nominated
2013Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Guest Actress: nominated
2013INOCA TV-Best Guest Actress in a Drama or Comedy Series: nominated
2013Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series: winner
2014Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Guest Performer in a Drama Series: nominated
2014Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Guest Actress: nominated
2016OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2016Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2016Best Actor-Best Actor: winner
2017Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Guest Actress: nominated
2017OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2019Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Guest Actress of the Decade: nominated
2023Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Guest Actress: nominated
2024Astra TV Award-Best Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Drama Series: nominated
2024Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Actress: nominated
2024WIN Award-Actress Drama Series: winner
2025Astra TV Award-Best Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2026Critics Choice Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated