Courtney Barnett
Biography
Courtney Melba Barnett is an Australian singer, songwriter, and musician. Known for her deadpan singing style and witty, rambling lyrics, she attracted attention with the release of her debut EP, I've Got a Friend Called Emily Ferris.
Known For & Full Filmography14 Titles
Drama Series - 2014, 16 episodes • as Self - Musical Guest
After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.
Drama Series - 2014, 16 episodes • as Self
Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live's" longest serving anchor on the show's wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC's "Late Night" — home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the best in musical talent. As the Emmy Award-winning head writer for "SNL," Meyers has established a reputation for sharp wit and perfectly timed comedy, and has gained fame for his spot-on jokes and satire. Meyers takes his departure from "SNL" to his new post at "Late Night," as Jimmy Fallon moves to "The Tonight Show".
Drama Series - 2015, 16 episodes • as Self
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater.
Drama Series - 2015, 16 episodes • as Self - Musical Guest
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater.
Drama Series - 1975, 16 episodes • as Self - Musical Guest
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
Drama Series - 1975, 16 episodes • as Self
Now the longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music legends and innovators from every genre.
Drama Series - 2011, 16 episodes • as Self - Performer
Bands perform in Berlin's legendary club TRAFO, the concrete temple music.
Drama Series - 2018, 16 episodes • as Self
Live BBC coverage of the Biggest Weekend music festival
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • as Herself
With unprecedented, intimate access to the private life of Courtney Barnett, this innovative and stylised 16mm feature documentary follows a paradoxically introverted performer and anti-influencer, who, at the height of success, is ready to walk away. Long-time collaborator Danny Cohen’s feature documentary reveals a woman who finds power in sharing her vulnerability. Recording her innermost thoughts on a Dictaphone over a period of three years, Courtney begins her slow acceptance of Danny Cohen’s camera. This unique filming process mirrors Courtney’s gradual search for purpose and emergence as an artist embracing her place in the world.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A benefit concert for LA Fire Relief, streaming live from The Hollywood Palladium.
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Self
A group of young girls and gender-fluid youths discover the empowering strength of music through a GIRLS ROCK! camp in Melbourne.
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Self
A short film about Kurt Vile and Courtney Barnett's friendship and collaboration, told against the backdrop of the Loew's Jersey Theatre, one of the five original Loew's Wonder Theatres built in the NYC area in the 1920s, now a volunteer run community cinema. The story of the theatre is interspersed with live footage of Kurt and Courtney's recent show there.
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Courtney Barnett performs live for Triple J's 50th Tour. Recorded on 15th November 2025, on the lands of the Nipaluna people of the Lutruwita Nation at the Odeon in Hobart.
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
In 2025, ahead of her new album the following year, Courtney Barnett recorded a live session at Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, New York. Performing 'Creature of Habit' in full, the recording demonstrates a Courtney's signature style of "no frills, no fuss" rock and roll!