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Carrie Preston is an American actress, director, and producer, known primarily for her role as Elsbeth Tascioni on the CBS series “The Good Wife,” for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award. She is also recognized for her work on HBO’s “True Blood” and the TNT series “Claws.”

Preston’s career includes significant roles in television and film. She portrayed Elsbeth Tascioni on “The Good Wife,” winning a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series. On HBO’s “True Blood,” she played Arlene Fowler from 2008 to 2014. In the TNT series “Claws,” she starred as Polly Marks. Preston appeared in films such as “Doubt,” “Duplicity,” and “Vicky Cristina Barcelona.”

Preston has collaborated with several notable actors. She worked with Julianna Margulies on “The Good Wife.” On “True Blood,” her co-stars included Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer. In “Claws,” she worked with Niecy Nash. Preston appeared with Meryl Streep in “Doubt.” In “Duplicity,” she worked alongside Clive Owen and Julia Roberts.