Cara Buono is an American actress, writer, director, and producer, widely recognized for her work in both television and film. She was born on March 1, 1971, in The Bronx, New York City. Demonstrating academic excellence early on, she graduated from Columbia University in just three years, earning a double major in English and political science.
Buono began her acting career in the early 1990s. One of her early notable roles came in the 1991 CBS Schoolbreak Special titled Abby, My Love, where her powerful portrayal of a young victim of sexual abuse earned her a Daytime Emmy Award nomination. She made her feature film debut in Waterland (1992), acting alongside Ethan Hawke and Jeremy Irons.
Buono has built a diverse and successful career in television. She gained recognition for her roles in critically acclaimed series including The Sopranos and Mad Men. She is also well known for her portrayal of Karen Wheeler in Netflix’s hit science fiction series Stranger Things. Other notable film credits include the cult comedy Artie Lange’s Beer League.
Expanding her creative repertoire, Buono wrote and directed the 1997 short film Baggage, which starred Liev Schreiber and Minnie Driver. She also co-produced and starred in the romantic comedy Two Ninas (1999), further showcasing her versatility in the industry.
| Birth Date: | 1 Mar, 1974 |
| Age: | 46 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | The Bronx |
| residence: | Greenwich Village |
| Education: | Columbia University Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American actress, screenwriter, and director |
| Spouse: | Peter Thum |
| Net Worth 2021: | 10 million |
