Carrie Preston

About

Actress best known for her roles as Arlene Fowler on True Blood and as Elsbeth Tascioni on The Good Wife. She played Miss Lidia Crane in The Holdovers.

Before Fame

She loved theater as a youngster, performing in shows at age eight. 

Trivia

She appeared in one episode of the hit show Lost alongside her husband. In 2024, she began playing the lead character in Elsbeth.

Family Life

Her brother is actor John G. Preston, who has appeared on several TV shows. 

Associated With

She married Michael Emerson, who played Benjamin Linus on Lost.