1962-10-11 New York City, New York, USA
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.
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Klaus | Mrs. Krum (voice) | 2019-11-08 |
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Let It Snow | Tin Foil Woman | 2019-11-08 |
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Toy Story 4 | Jessie (voice) | 2019-06-19 |
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Instant Family | Mrs. Howard | 2018-11-13 |
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Unicorn Store | Gladys | 2017-09-11 |
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Snatched | Barb | 2017-05-03 |
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The Christmas Train | Agnes | 2017-11-25 |
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Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping | Tilly | 2016-06-03 |
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Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | 2016-08-05 |
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The End of the Tour | Patty | 2015-07-31 |
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Freaks of Nature | Peg Parker | 2015-10-30 |
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Toy Story That Time Forgot | Jessie (voice) | 2014-12-02 |
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Welcome to Me | Dawn Hurley | 2014-09-05 |
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Toy Story of Terror! | Jessie (Voice) | 2013-10-16 |
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower | Dr. Burton | 2012-09-20 |
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Partysaurus Rex | Jessie (voice) | 2012-09-14 |
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Hawaiian Vacation | Jessie (voice) | 2011-06-16 |
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Small Fry | Jessie (voice) | 2011-11-23 |
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Arthur Christmas | Lead Elf (voice) | 2011-11-10 |
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Mars Needs Moms | Mom (voice) | 2011-03-09 |
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Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil | Verushka the Witch (voice) | 2011-04-29 |
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Toy Story 3 | Jessie (voice) | 2010-06-16 |
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The Face Is Familiar | 2009-06-08 | |
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Acceptance | Nina | 2009-08-22 |
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My Sister's Keeper | Judge De Salvo | 2009-06-26 |
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Confessions of a Shopaholic | Jane Bloomwood | 2009-02-05 |
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War, Inc. | Marsha Dillon | 2008-04-28 |
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Kit Kittredge: An American Girl | Miss Lucinda Bond | 2008-07-02 |
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Martian Child | Liz | 2007-11-02 |
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The Pixar Story | Jessie (voice) (archive footage) | 2007-08-28 |
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The Inspiration for 'Cars' | Jessie (archive voice) | 2006-11-07 |
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Friends with Money | Franny | 2006-04-07 |
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Chicken Little | Abby Mallard (voice) | 2005-11-04 |
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Ice Princess | Joan Carlyle | 2005-03-17 |
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Raising Helen | Jenny Portman | 2004-05-27 |
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The Last Shot | Fanny Nash (uncredited) | 2004-09-24 |
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Looney Tunes: Back in Action | Mother | 2003-11-14 |
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School of Rock | Rosalie Mullins | 2003-10-03 |
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It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie | Rachel Bitterman | 2003-12-24 |
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High Fidelity | Liz | 2000-03-17 |
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Where the Heart Is | Ruth Meyers | 2000-04-27 |
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Arlington Road | Cheryl Lang | 1999-03-19 |
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Toy Story 2 | Jessie (voice) | 1999-10-30 |
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Hidden Vulnerability: A Look Into the Making of 'Arlington Road' | 1999-10-26 | |
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Runaway Bride | Peggy Flemming | 1999-07-30 |
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Cradle Will Rock | Hazel Huffman | 1999-12-10 |
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Grosse Pointe Blank | Marcella | 1997-04-11 |
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In & Out | Emily Montgomery | 1997-09-10 |
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A Smile Like Yours | Nancy Tellen | 1997-08-27 |
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Mr. Wrong | Inga Gunther | 1996-02-16 |
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Two Much | Gloria | 1995-12-01 |
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Nine Months | Gail Dwyer | 1995-07-12 |
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Corrina, Corrina | Jonesy | 1994-08-12 |
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The Mother | Annie | 1994-11-19 |
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Addams Family Values | Debbie Jellinsky | 1993-11-19 |
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Toys | Alsatia Zevo | 1992-12-18 |
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Hero | Evelyn Laplante | 1992-10-02 |
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The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez | Cathy | 1991-12-04 |
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Men Don't Leave | Jody | 1990-02-02 |
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My Blue Heaven | Hannah Stubbs | 1990-08-17 |
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Say Anything... | Constance Dobler | 1989-04-14 |
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Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary | Self | 1989-09-24 |
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Working Girl | Cyn | 1988-12-20 |
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Stars & Bars | Irene Stein | 1988-03-18 |
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Married to the Mob | Rose | 1988-08-19 |
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The Allnighter | Gina | 1987-05-01 |
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Broadcast News | Blair Litton | 1987-12-16 |
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Grandview, U.S.A. | Mary Maine | 1984-08-03 |
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Sixteen Candles | Geek Girl #1 | 1984-05-04 |
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Class | Julia | 1983-07-22 |
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Cutting Loose | 1980-12-12 | |
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My Bodyguard | Shelley | 1980-07-11 |
