TV series
Portlandia
Overview
Satirical sketch comedy set and filmed in Portland, Oregon that explores the eccentric misfits who embody the foibles of modern culture.
Details
- First air date
- 2011-01-21
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 8 seasons
- Episodes
- 77 episodes
- Genres
- Comedy
- Network
- IFC
- Production
- Broadway Video
- Country
- US
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Fred Armisen as Various Characters
- Carrie Brownstein as Various Characters
- Kyle MacLachlan as Mayor
- Kumail Nanjiani as SoCal Waiter
- Chris Ihlenfeldt as Nerd/Hunks
- Ted Douglass as Ted / Mr. Ted
- Chloë Sevigny as Alexandra
- Jeff Goldblum as Vocal Coach
- Jana Lee Hamblin
- Steve Buscemi as Milton
- Ehren McGhehey as Motorcycle Guy
- Katie O’Grady as Teacher
Creators and crew
- Jonathan Krisel - Creator
- Fred Armisen - Creator
- Carrie Brownstein - Creator
- Lorne Michaels - Executive Producer
- Jonathan Krisel - Executive Producer
- Carrie Brownstein - Executive Producer
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