Biography
Joan Cusack (born October 11, 1962) is an American actress. She is the daughter of Nancy (née Carolan) and Dick Cusack. Her father was an advertising executive, writer and actor, and her mother was a math teacher. Her siblings - Susie Cusack, John Cusack, Ann Cusack and Bill Cusack also act. Her family is of Irish descent.
Raised in Evanston, Illinois, Cusack was actively encouraged to explore her creativity by her parents, and as a child she joined the Piven Theater Workshop. She went on to learn and perform improvisation at the Story Theater and The Ark. Later she attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, graduating with a bachelor's degree in English. Whilst at university, Cusack took some small film roles, but her big break came after graduation, when she joined the cast of the legendary Saturday Night Live. However, she only stayed for a season before moving on to explore other projects. In 1987, she produced a memorable turn in the acclaimed Broadcast News (1987), and she was Oscar-nominated for her performance in Working Girl (1988). Other notable films include Addams Family Values (1993), Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) and In & Out (1997), which earned her a second Oscar nomination. She also provided, superbly, the voice of Jessie the Yodeling Cowgirl in Toy Story 2 (1999) and Toy Story 3 (2010). On television, she scored a role on Shameless, with her work garnering her an Emmy nomination.
Joan Cusack is married to an attorney, Dick Burke. They have two sons - Dylan and Miles.
Filmography
all 92
Movies 75
Voice 18
TV Shows 17
self 8

Toy Story 5 (2026)

Klaus (2019)

Let It Snow (2019)

Toy Story 4 (2019)

Instant Family (2018)

A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017)

The Stinky & Dirty Show (2016)

Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny (2016)

Freaks of Nature (2015)

Toy Story That Time Forgot (2014)

Welcome to Me (2014)

Toy Story of Terror! (2013)

Partysaurus Rex (2012)

Small Fry (2011)

Arthur Christmas (2011)

Hawaiian Vacation (2011)

Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil (2011)

Mars Needs Moms (2011)

Toy Story 3 (2010)

My Sister's Keeper (2009)

Toys in the Attic (2009)

Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009)

Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (2008)

War, Inc. (2008)

The Pixar Story (2007)

Chicken Little (2005)

The Office (2005)

Ice Princess (2005)

American Dad! (2005)

The Last Shot (2004)

Raising Helen (2004)

Peep and the Big Wide World (2004)

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2003)

School of Rock (2003)

What About Joan? (2001)

Where the Heart Is (2000)

Cradle Will Rock (1999)

Toy Story 2 (1999)

Runaway Bride (1999)

Arlington Road (1999)

In & Out (1997)

A Smile Like Yours (1997)

Mr. Wrong (1996)

Two Much (1995)

Nine Months (1995)

Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle (1994)

Addams Family Values (1993)

Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993)

Toys (1992)

Hero (1992)

Performance (1991)

My Blue Heaven (1990)

Say Anything... (1989)

Stars & Bars (1988)

Broadcast News (1987)

Grandview, U.S.A. (1984)

Sixteen Candles (1984)

Class (1983)

My Bodyguard (1980)

Saturday Night Live (1975)
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1962-10-11 (62 years old)
Birth PlaceNew York City, United States
FatherDick Cusack
SiblingsSusie Cusack, Bill Cusack, John Cusack, Ann Cusack
CitizenshipsUnited States
ResidencesThree Oaks Township · Chicago, United States of America
Also Known As琼·库萨克, 瓊安‧庫薩克
AwardsTheatre World Award, Annie Award, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
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