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 91
Movies 75
TV Shows 16
Voice 11
self 8
Narrator 1
Let It Snow (2019)
Klaus (2019)
Toy Story 4 (2019)
Instant Family (2018)
The Christmas Train (2017)
Unicorn Store (2017)
Snatched (2017)
A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017)
Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny (2016)
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016)
Freaks of Nature (2015)
The End of the Tour (2015)
Toy Story That Time Forgot (2014)
Welcome to Me (2014)
Toy Story of Terror! (2013)
The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
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)
Acceptance (2009)
My Sister's Keeper (2009)
The Face Is Familiar (2009)
Toys in the Attic (2009)
Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009)
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (2008)
War, Inc. (2008)
Martian Child (2007)
The Pixar Story (2007)
Phineas and Ferb (2007)
The Inspiration for 'Cars' (2006)
Friends with Money (2006)
Chicken Little (2005)
Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found (2005)
The Office (2005)
Ice Princess (2005)
American Dad! (2005)
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Tom Hanks (2004)
The Last Shot (2004)
Raising Helen (2004)
Peep and the Big Wide World (2004)
Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003)
School of Rock (2003)
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)
Max and Ruby (2002)
What About Joan? (2001)
Where the Heart Is (2000)
High Fidelity (2000)
Cradle Will Rock (1999)
Toy Story 2 (1999)
Hidden Vulnerability: A Look Into the Making of 'Arlington Road' (1999)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
Runaway Bride (1999)
Arlington Road (1999)
In & Out (1997)
A Smile Like Yours (1997)
The View (1997)
Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)
Mr. Wrong (1996)
Two Much (1995)
Nine Months (1995)
The Mother (1994)
Corrina, Corrina (1994)
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle (1994)
Addams Family Values (1993)
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993)
Toys (1992)
Hero (1992)
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez (1991)
Performance (1991)
My Blue Heaven (1990)
Men Don't Leave (1990)
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary (1989)
Say Anything... (1989)
Working Girl (1988)
Married to the Mob (1988)
Stars & Bars (1988)
Broadcast News (1987)
The Allnighter (1987)
Grandview, U.S.A. (1984)
Sixteen Candles (1984)
Class (1983)
Cutting Loose (1980)
My Bodyguard (1980)
Saturday Night Live (1975)
Great Performances (1971)
The Oscars (1953)
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1962-10-11 (61 years old)
Birth PlaceNew York City, United States of America
FatherDick Cusack
SiblingsSusie Cusack, Bill Cusack, John Cusack, Ann Cusack
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsJoan Mary Cusack, 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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