She made her film debut in Gladiator (1992) and received recognition for her roles in various television shows including CBS Schoolbreak Special (1991), Law & Order (1996–2024), Mad …

Cara Buono. Actress: Stranger Things. As a young girl growing up in New York City, Cara Buono took her family's blue-collar work ethic and began to turn it into an acting career that would …

2M Followers, 879 Following, 790 Posts - Cara Buono (@carabuono) on Instagram: "Mom| Actress | Storyteller from The Bronx Sharing stories, wellness & life’s little lessons. Oh, Karen …

2 days ago · Actress Cara Buono, best known for her role as Karen Wheeler in the popular series Stranger Things, is welcoming the New Year on a light-hearted note with her new “bestie” …

Dec 3, 2025 · Cara Buono is an American actress, known for her roles in stage, television, and film. She gained international fame for playing Karen Wheeler in the hit Netflix series Stranger …

Some Lesser Known Facts About Cara Buono Cara Buono grew up in a working-class family of Italian origin in the Bronx, New York City. She showed an early interest in acting and made her …

Jul 28, 2025 · Cara Buono is a celebrated American actress known for her compelling performances in television, film, and theater. With a career spanning over three decades, she …

Emmy nominated actress, Cara Buono, currently stars on the critically acclaimed Netflix hit Stranger Things. She co-starred opposite John David Washington in the Sundance winner …

Dec 2, 2025 · 'Stranger Things' star Cara Buono talks about her big season five Demogorgon fight, previews series finale and talks Karen Wheler's wine habits.

While cultivating her acting career, Buono also graduated from Columbia University with a double major in English and political science in 1995, which she earned in just three years. After …