Carrie Preston is an American actress, producer, and director. Elsbeth Tascioni 14 episodes, 2010-2016 Ben Rappaport ... Carey Zepps 14 episodes, 2013-2015 Mike Pniewski ... Frank Landau 13 episodes, 2010-2015 Margo Martindale ... Ruth Eastman 13 episodes, 2015-2016 Steven Pasquale It … Quoted as a "scene stealer" by the New York Post, she enjoyed many seasons working on her Critics' Choice nominated and Emmy winning portrayal of Carrie Preston Talks The Good Wife Episode 3.07 [Exclusive] The actress returns to the popular drama series as attorney Elsbeth Tascioni this Sunday, November 6th, only on CBS. ... to be exact, winning a Guest Actress Emmy for her performance—this is the first episode to be framed around the character. Preston received critical acclaim for her portrayal of Elsbeth Tascioni on CBS’s acclaimed drama series The Good Wife. She is known for her work on the television series True Blood, Person of Interest, Crowded, and The Good Wife. Last season, Preston returned for two episodes as the fan-favorite Elsbeth Tascioni. The actress will reprise her (shoulda-been-Emmy-nominated) role as hilariously kooky attorney Elsbeth Tascioni for multiple episodes later this fall, TVLine has confirmed. The actress will reprise her role as Elsbeth Tascioni on the CBS drama Jethro Nededog | July 22, 2014 @ 5:00 PM Last Updated: July 22, 2014 @ 5:08 PM Getty Images Carrie Preston Teases Good Wife Return, The "Mating Ritual" of Elsbeth Tascioni The Good Wife Photo Gallery: On Trial, On Notice The Good Wife Season 4 Episode 15 Photos Elsbeth Tascioni has been called many things. Preston received critical acclaim for her portrayal of Elsbeth Tascioni on CBS’s acclaimed drama series The Good Wife. Huff Post TV spoke with Preston about what went into crafting the fantastically quirky Elsbeth (and why she definitely deserves an Emmy this year). Preston received critical acclaim for her portrayal of Elsbeth Tascioni on CBS's acclaimed drama series The Good Wife and The Good Fight. Enter: Elsbeth Tascioni, Carrie Preston's recurring "Good Wife" role, which was intended as comic relief and has ended up with a five season arc. Carrie Preston is an American actress, producer, and director. She is known for her work on the television series True Blood, Person of Interest, Crowded, and The Good Wife. For her work on The Good Wife, Preston received two nominations for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series, winning once.