Cara Buono Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 5 in |
Weight | 54 kg |
Date of Birth | March 1, 1971 |
Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Spouse | Peter Thum |
Cara Buono is an American actress, screenwriter, and director who is known for playing various roles in popular TV shows like Dr. Faye Miller in the 4th season of the AMC drama series Mad Men, Kelli Moltisanti in the 6th season of The Sopranos, Linda Salvo in the 2006 comedy Artie Lange’s Beer League, and Karen Wheeler in the 2016 horror sci-fi Netflix original series Stranger Things. She was nominated for Emmy award for her superior acting skills as Dr. Faye Miller on the series Mad Men in 2011. She is active on social media where she has more than 400k followers on Instagram and over 100k followers on Twitter.
Born Name
Cara Buono
Nick Name
Cara

Sun Sign
Pisces
Born Place
The Bronx, New York, United States
Residence
Greenwich Village, New York, United States
Nationality
Education
Cara went to the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School. Then, she attended Columbia University from where she graduated in 1995 with a double major in English and Political Science.
Occupation
Actress, Screenwriter, Director
Family
Manager
She is represented by Slate PR (Public Relations Agency), Los Angeles, California, United States.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 5 in or 165 cm
Weight
54 kg or 119 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Cara has dated –

Race / Ethnicity
White
She is of Italian descent.
Hair Color
Blonde
She prefers to dye her hair ‘dark brown’, ‘honey blonde’, and ‘light brown’.
Eye Color
Light Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Pointed chin
- Beautiful smile
Brand Endorsements
She has appeared in the TV commercials for –
- Massengill Douche
- Mr. Clean Magic Eraser (2009)
Cara has promoted brands like Liberty United and In-N-Out Burger through her Instagram account.

Best Known For
- Playing various roles in popular TV shows as Dr. Faye Miller in the 4th season of the AMC drama series Mad Men, Kelli Moltisanti in the 6th season of The Sopranos, Linda Salvo in the 2006 comedy Artie Lange’s Beer League, and Karen Wheeler in the 2016 horror sci-fi Netflix original series Stranger Things
- Appearing in films like Hulk (2003) and Let Me In (2010)
First Film
She made her theatrical film debut as Dawn in the action drama sports film Gladiator in 1992.
First TV Show
Cara made her first TV show appearance as Joann in the drama series Dream Street in 1989.
Personal Trainer
The actress maintains a healthy lifestyle and keeps herself fit and lean by doing workouts on a regular basis. She enjoys doing yoga and cardio, especially running. She has even run a few marathons which clearly shows her enthusiasm towards fitness.
During an interview given to Vogue, she said –
“I love to walk, I walk everywhere. I practice yoga. And running – I’ve run 3 NYC Marathons.”
Cara Buono Favorite Things
- Actors – James Gandolfini, Michael Imperioli
- Destinations – Italy, Bhutan
- Place To Hangout – Wallse, La Pizza Fresca, Bunker Club
- Books – F. Scott Fitzgerald’s This Side of Paradise
- Fashion Designers – Valentino, Suno, Armani, J. Mendel, Jason Wu, Stella McCartney
Source – Vogue

Cara Buono Facts
Featured Image by Cara Buono / Instagram
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