Cara Buono Wiki, Age, Wiki, Height, Weight, Boyfriend, Family & More

Last Updated: Jul 15, 2024

Biography / Wiki

Cara Buono is an American actress from New York City who has earned significant recognition for her role as Karen Wheeler in the hit series “Stranger Things.” Her talent and performances have brought her instant fame, making her one of the few adult actors among a predominantly child cast in the show.

Beyond “Stranger Things,” Cara Buono has had a notable career, demonstrating her versatility and skills in various aspects of the entertainment industry. She has expanded her talents to include writing, directing, and producing. One of her notable directorial works is the short film “Baggage,” which premiered at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.

In addition to her contributions to the arts, Cara Buono is actively involved in various philanthropic activities, showcasing her commitment to giving back to the community.

Height / Weight / Age

Date Of BirthMarch 01, 1974
Age50 Years
HeightIn Centimetres – 165 cmIn Feet and Inches – 5′ 5″
WeightIn Kilograms – 55 kgIn Pounds – 121 lbs
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorBlonde
Figure Measurements36-25-36
Bra Size34B
Dress Size4 (US)
Shoe Size7 (US)

Net Worth

It is widely recognized that stars in the Hollywood entertainment industry have the potential to make a lot of money. Being part of well-known series like “Mad Men” and “Stranger Things” can significantly contribute to one’s wealth.

Most of Cara Buono’s wealth comes from her career as an actress. Additionally, she has earned money through her work in production, direction, and writing. Currently, Cara Buono’s total estimated net worth is $4 million US dollars.

 

Education / Family

Cara Buono was born and grew up in the Bronx, New York, United States. Cara is very private about her personal life and has not shared information about it. This includes the names of her parents or whether she has any siblings.

She went to Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School. After finishing high school, she attended Columbia University, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree.

Name

Cara Buono

NicknameCara
Birth PlaceThe Bronx, New York, United States
ProfessionCo-Founder, Producer, Instagram Personality, Actress, and writer
Zodiac signPisces
SchoolFiorello H. LaGuardia High School
CollegeColumbia University
ReligionChristianity
NationalityAmerican
Home TownThe Bronx, New York, United States
Fathers NameAnthony Buono

Cara Buono With Her Father
Mothers NameRosemary Buono
BrothersName Not Known
SisterName Not Known

Career / Fashion And Style

Buono began her acting career in theater and got her first role on television in the NBC drama series “Dream Street.” She made her film debut in 1992 in the British mystery movie “Waterland,” directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal. She also appeared in the sports drama “Gladiator,” which starred Cuba Gooding Jr.

After that, Buono was mostly seen in independent and low-budget films, such as “Kicking and Screaming” (1995), “Next Stop Wonderland” (1998), and “Chutney Popcorn” (1999). Her first big-budget movie was the 2003 Marvel superhero film “Hulk,” where she played Bruce Banner’s mother, Edith Banner.

In 2016, Buono became a key part of the Netflix original series “Stranger Things,” which significantly boosted her career. She and the rest of the cast won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in 2017.

Boyfriends, Affairs, Husbands, and More

Cara Buono is a married woman. She has been married to Peter Thum since 2008. The couple has a daughter, but they have not shared her name with the public yet.

BoyfriendsPeter Thum
Marital StatusMarried since 2008
HusbandPeter Thum

Cara Buono With Her Husband
ChildrenOne Daughter (Name Not Known)

Favorite Things

Here we provide you a list of Cara Buono’s favorite things.

Favorite ActorsMichael Imperioli
Favorite ActressScarlett Johansson
Favorite ColourBlack
Favorite Holiday DestinationsParis
Favorite FoodPizza, Fries & Ice Cream
Favorite Things To DoReading, Theatre Play & Artwork

Some Interesting Facts About Cara Buono

  • Cara has three siblings, two brothers, and a sister but has not revealed their identities.
  • In the years 1998, 1999, and 2005 Cara participated in 3 New York City Marathons.
  • She had to cancel about a week before due to an injury which could have been her fourth run in the 2006 New York City Marathon.
  • Besides acting, Cara has also co-written the screenplay for ‘When the Cat’s Away’ in 1999, with Brad Anderson and directed, produced, and written films such as the short film, Baggage, in 1997.
  • After successfully auditioning for an ad for Harvey Fierstein’s “Spookhouse”, Buono got her first role at the age of 11.
  • ‘carabuono.com’ is her official website.
  • For her phenomenal performance in the drama series, Mad Men Cara received an Emmy Award nomination in the year 2011 in the Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series category.
  • She is also quite active on social media platforms such as Twitter and Instagram.
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