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Joan Cusack
Actor

Joan Cusack

11 Oct 1962Born
63Age
84Credits
New York City, New York, USABirthplace

Biography

Joanna "Joan" Mary Cusack is an American actress. An acclaimed character actress known for her distinctive voice and offbeat comedic timing, her portrayals of neurotic, endearing characters have earned her numerous accolades, including nominations for two Academy Awards and five Primetime Emmy Awards, winning once in 2015.

Cusack received nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her roles in the comedy-drama Working Girl (1988) and the romantic comedy In & Out (1997).

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Her other starring roles include those in Toys (1992), Addams Family Values (1993), Nine Months (1995), Cradle Will Rock (1999), Where the Heart Is (2000), Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003), School of Rock (2003), and Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (2008). She has also provided the voice of Jessie in the Toy Story franchise (1999–present), for which she won an Annie Award, and Abby Mallard in Chicken Little (2005).

Cusack was a cast member on the comedy sketch show Saturday Night Live from 1985 to 1986. She starred on the Showtime hit drama comedy series Shameless (2011–2015) as Sheila Jackson, a role for which she received five consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations, winning for the first time in 2015. She is the sister of actress Ann Cusack and actor John Cusack.

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Filmography

The 80 most recent of 84 credits.

  1. TBAToy Story 6Film: Jessie (voice)
  2. 2026Toy Story 5Film: Jessie (voice)
  3. 2019KlausFilm: Mrs. Krum (voice)
  4. 2019Let It SnowFilm: Tin Foil Woman
  5. 2019Toy Story 4Film: Jessie (voice)
  6. 2018Instant FamilyFilm: Mrs. Howard
  7. 2018HomecomingSeries: Francine Bunda (3 episodes)
  8. 2017The Christmas TrainFilm: Agnes
  9. 2017Unicorn StoreFilm: Gladys
  10. 2017SnatchedFilm: Barb
  11. 2017A Series of Unfortunate EventsSeries: Justice Strauss (4 episodes)
  12. 2016The Stinky & Dirty ShowSeries: Red (voice) (3 episodes)
  13. 2016Popstar: Never Stop Never StoppingFilm: Tilly
  14. 2015Freaks of NatureFilm: Peg Parker
  15. 2015The End of the TourFilm: Patty
  16. 2015Welcome to MeFilm: Dawn Hurley
  17. 2014Toy Story That Time ForgotFilm: Jessie (voice)
  18. 2013Toy Story of Terror!Film: Jessie (Voice)
  19. 2012The Perks of Being a WallflowerFilm: Dr. Burton
  20. 2012Partysaurus RexFilm: Jessie (voice)
  21. 2011Small FryFilm: Jessie (voice)
  22. 2011Arthur ChristmasFilm: Lead Elf (voice)
  23. 2011Hawaiian VacationFilm: Jessie (voice)
  24. 2011Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. EvilFilm: Verushka the Witch (voice)
  25. 2011Mars Needs MomsFilm: Mom (voice)
  26. 2011ShamelessSeries: Sheila Jackson (44 episodes)
  27. 2010Toy Story 3Film: Jessie (voice)
  28. 2009AcceptanceFilm: Nina
  29. 2009My Sister's KeeperFilm: Judge De Salvo
  30. 2009The Face is FamiliarFilm
  31. 2009Confessions of a ShopaholicFilm: Jane Bloomwood
  32. 2008Kit Kittredge: An American GirlFilm: Miss Lucinda Bond
  33. 2008War, Inc.Film: Marsha Dillon
  34. 2007Martian ChildFilm: Liz
  35. 2007The Pixar StoryFilm: Jessie (voice) (archive footage)
  36. 2007Phineas and FerbSeries: Glenda (1 episode)
  37. 2006Friends with MoneyFilm: Franny
  38. 2005Chicken LittleFilm: Abby Mallard (voice)
  39. 2005The OfficeSeries: Erin's Biological Mother (1 episode)
  40. 2005Ice PrincessFilm: Joan Carlyle
  41. 2005American Dad!Series: Widow Support Group Leader (voice) (1 episode)
  42. 2004The Last ShotFilm: Fanny Nash (uncredited)
  43. 2004Raising HelenFilm: Jenny Portman
  44. 2004Peep and the Big Wide WorldSeries: Narrator (voice) (120 episodes)
  45. 2003Looney Tunes: Back in ActionFilm: Mother
  46. 2003The School of RockFilm: Rosalie Mullins
  47. 2002It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas MovieFilm: Rachel Bitterman
  48. 2002Max & RubySeries (246 episodes)
  49. 2001What About Joan?Series: Joan Gallagher (21 episodes)
  50. 2000Where the Heart IsFilm: Ruth Meyers
  51. 2000High FidelityFilm: Liz
  52. 1999Cradle Will RockFilm: Hazel Huffman
  53. 1999Toy Story 2Film: Jessie (voice)
  54. 1999Hidden Vulnerability: A Look Into the Making of 'Arlington Road'Film
  55. 1999Law & Order: Special Victims UnitSeries: Pam Burton (1 episode)
  56. 1999Runaway BrideFilm: Peggy Flemming
  57. 1999Arlington RoadFilm: Cheryl Lang
  58. 1997In & OutFilm: Emily Montgomery
  59. 1997A Smile Like YoursFilm: Nancy Tellen
  60. 1997Grosse Pointe BlankFilm: Marcella
  61. 1996Mr. WrongFilm: Inga Gunther
  62. 1995Two MuchFilm: Gloria
  63. 1995Nine MonthsFilm: Gail Dwyer
  64. 1994The MotherFilm: Annie
  65. 1994Corrina, CorrinaFilm: Jonesy
  66. 1993Addams Family ValuesFilm: Debbie Jellinsky
  67. 1992ToysFilm: Alsatia Zevo
  68. 1992HeroFilm: Evelyn Laplante
  69. 1991The Cabinet of Dr. RamirezFilm: Cathy
  70. 1991PerformanceSeries: Annie (1 episode)
  71. 1990My Blue HeavenFilm: Hannah Stubbs
  72. 1990Men Don't LeaveFilm: Jody
  73. 1989Say Anything...Film: Constance Dobler
  74. 1988Working GirlFilm: Cyn
  75. 1988Married to the MobFilm: Rose
  76. 1988Stars & BarsFilm: Irene Stein
  77. 1987Broadcast NewsFilm: Blair Litton
  78. 1987The AllnighterFilm: Gina
  79. 1984Grandview, U.S.A.Film: Mary Maine
  80. 1984Sixteen CandlesFilm: Geek Girl #1

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