She made her film debut in Gladiator (1992) and received recognition for her roles in various television shows including CBS Schoolbreak Special (1991), Law & Order (1996–2024), Mad Men (2010), and …

Cara Buono. Actress: Stranger Things. As a young girl growing up in New York City, Cara Buono took her family's blue-collar work ethic and began to turn it into an acting career that would later lead not …

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Nov 28, 2025 · Cara Buono is an American actress. She started her career in the late 1980s and early 1990s, gaining recognition for her film debut in Gladiator.

Jul 28, 2025 · Cara Buono is a celebrated American actress known for her compelling performances in television, film, and theater. With a career spanning over three decades, she has earned acclaim for …

2 days ago · Stranger Things ’ Cara Buono Wants to Have a ‘Heart-to-Heart’ Conversation with This Character (Exclusive) Buono tells PEOPLE which costar she "would've loved more screen time with"

Mar 9, 2025 · Explore Cara Buono’s inspiring journey — from Stranger Things and The Sopranos to her love story with Peter Thum, family life, and powerful advocacy work. Discover her incredible rise from …

While cultivating her acting career, Buono also graduated from Columbia University with a double major in English and political science in 1995, which she earned in just three years. After graduation, …

4 days ago · December 22, 2025 'Stranger Things' star Cara Buono sees more than a 'clueless '80s mom' in Karen Wheeler as final season unfolds Netflix's next batch of episodes come out on …

Dec 2, 2025 · 'Stranger Things' star Cara Buono talks about her big season five Demogorgon fight, previews series finale and talks Karen Wheler's wine habits.