Carrie Preston is an American actor best known for playing Arlene Fowler in True Blood.
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Best Known For:The television show True Blood
Breakthrough:Won Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for The Good Wife in 2013
10 Quick Facts About Carrie Preston
- Full Name: Carrie Preston
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The television show True Blood
- Date of Birth: June 21, 1967
- Age: 59 years old
- Place of Birth: Macon, Georgia
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Michael Emerson
- Specialization: Actor, Director, and Producer
Carrie Preston Age
Carrie Preston is about 59 years old as of 2026. Carrie Preston was born in 1967.
Carrie Preston Height
Carrie Preston stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches. This is approximately 168 cm.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at University of Evansville and Juilliard School.
- University of Evansville
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: BFA
- Period: 1990
- Juilliard School
- Qualification: Diploma
- Field of Study: Drama
- Period: 1990–1994
Rise to Fame
Carrie Preston rose to prominence for her role on the television show True Blood.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Elsbeth, True Blood, and The Good Wife.
- TV Show: Elsbeth (Elsbeth Tascioni, 2024-Present)
- TV Show: True Blood (Arlene Fowler, 2008-2014)
- TV Show: The Good Wife (Elsbeth Tascioni, 2010-2016)
Awards & Achievements
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series — Academy of Television Arts & Sciences — The Good Wife
Carrie Preston Family & Relationships
Carrie Preston is married to Michael Emerson. She has 1 sibling, John G. Preston.
- Father: Ray Preston
- Mother: Pam Preston
- Siblings:
- John G. Preston
Personal Information
- Full Name: Carrie Preston
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: June 21, 1967
- Age: 59
- Birthday: June 21
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Place of Birth: Macon, Georgia
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 6 in
Family & Relationships
- Father: Ray Preston
- Mother: Pam Preston
- Siblings: John G. Preston
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Michael Emerson
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $40,000–$518,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $158,000–$10,525,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Acting contracts and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Michael Emerson (Spouse • Husband)
- Ray Preston (Parent)
- Pam Preston (Parent)
- John G. Preston (Sibling)
