Cara Buono was born on March 1, 1974, in The Bronx, New York City. She has Italian-American heritage. Buono graduated from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts. She holds a degree in English and Political Science from Columbia University, graduating magna cum laude in three years.
Buono began her acting career with stage performances. Her early television appearances include roles in series like “Dream Street” (1989) and “Law & Order.”
Buono has appeared in a variety of films, spanning different genres. Some of her notable film credits include:
Buono is widely recognized for her television roles. Her most prominent television credits include: