Cara Buono

Cara Buono, born in New York's Bronx, emerged from a blue-collar background to forge a versatile acting career marked by early roles in television and theater. Her breakthrough came at 11 with a role in "Spookhouse," and subsequent parts in acclaimed films like "Waterland," "Kicking and Screaming," and indie dramas. Balancing acting with academia, she graduated from Columbia University in three years with a double major in English and political science. Buono transitioned into character roles and expanded her repertoire to include writing and producing, notably with "Baggage" and "Two Ninas." Her career flourished in television with "Third Watch," "The Sopranos," and "The Dead Zone," before achieving widespread recognition on "Mad Men," earning an Emmy nomination for her portrayal of Dr. Faye Miller.