Who is Carrie Coon and what is the actress known for?
With “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” set to hit theaters this week, the actress will be appearing on the media rounds to promote the movie.
Carrie Coon is an American actress known for her versatile performances across various mediums. She is making her second appearance on the The Jimmy Fallon Show on Tuesday, 12 March in which she will be discussing the upcoming “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” film.
Who is Carrie Coon?
Born in 1981, Carrie Coonhas garnered critical acclaim for her work in both theatre and television.
Her most notable role is Nora Durst in the HBO series “The Leftovers,” where she portrayed a woman struggling with the loss of her family in a mysterious global event. Coon’s portrayal of Nora earned her widespread praise for its depth and emotional complexity, winning a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress.
In Fargo’s third season, Coon took on the role of Gloria Burgle, the chief of police in the tiny Minnesota town of Eden Valley. This wasn’t your typical police chief, however. Gloria was facing a personal crisis – a recent divorce and a looming demotion as her department gets absorbed by the county. But amidst these struggles, she finds herself thrust into a major case: the murder of her own stepfather.
In addition to her television work, Coon has also appeared in several films, including “Gone Girl,” directed by David Fincher, where she played Margo Dunne, the twin sister of Ben Affleck’s character. She stepped into the world of superheroes, portraying Proxima Midnight in “Avengers: Infinity War.”
Coon has a strong presence in the theatre world, having performed in various stage productions, including “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” for which she received a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Play.