What is Cara Buono's Net Worth?
Cara Buono is an accomplished American actress with a net worth of $10 million. She has gained fame through notable appearances in series such as "Mad Men," "Stranger Things," and "The Sopranos." Starting her career on Broadway, Buono later transitioned to television and film, making remarkable contributions in both mediums. Her film credits include "Monsters and Men," "All Saints," "Paper Towns," and "A Good Marriage."
Early Life
Cara Buono was born on March 1, 1971, in New York City to Italian parents Rosemary and Antony Buono. Raised in the Bronx alongside her two brothers and one sister, she grew up in a blue-collar environment and was encouraged to excel in academics. Buono attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School and later pursued higher education at Columbia University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in English and political science in just three years. Despite her academic interests, she also pursued acting from a young age, debuting in Harvey Fierstein's play "Spookhouse" at age 12.
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Career
Buono's initial foray into acting saw her involved in numerous theatrical productions while attending school. In 1989, she joined the revival of the Broadway play "The Tenth Man" in an ensemble role. That same year, she made her television debut in the series "Dream Street." Her breakthrough continued with roles in multiple episodes of "I'll Fly Away" in 1992 and significant parts in films such as "Gladiator" and "Waterland."
Throughout the 1990s, Buono appeared in various television series including "Law & Order," "New York Undercover," and "The Single Guy." Her film work during this period was equally prolific, featuring in titles like "Made Men," "River Red," "Next Stop Wonderland," and "Chutney Popcorn."
The turn of the millennium saw Buono expanding her filmography with appearances in "Happy Accidents," "Takedown," and "Attention Shoppers." Her television career flourished with roles in "CSI," "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," and a substantial part in "Third Watch" as Grace Foster. In 2006, she garnered further recognition as Kelli Moltisanti in "The Sopranos."
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2010 marked a significant year for Buono, who was cast as Faye Miller in "Mad Men," earning nominations at the Primetime Emmy Awards and the Screen Actors Guild Awards. In 2016, Buono began her acclaimed role as Karen Wheeler in the hit Netflix series "Stranger Things," for which she and her castmates won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.
Buono's recent works include roles in films like "All Saints," "Monsters and Men," and "She Came from the Woods." She also appeared in the TV series "Supergirl" as Gamemnae and in "The Girl from Plainville."
Personal Life
Cara Buono resides in Greenwich Village, New York City. She is married to Peter Thum, founder of Ethos Water, which aims to provide access to clean water for children worldwide. The couple wed in 2008 and have a daughter together. Buono is actively involved in philanthropy, advocating for survivors of rape and working against gun violence with organizations like Liberty United.
