Joan Cusack

Acting · Born 1962-10-11 in New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Joanna "Joan" Mary Cusack (/ˈkjuːsæk/ KEW-sak; born October 11, 1962) 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). 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…

Filmography

• High Fidelity as Liz
• Arlington Road as Cheryl Lang
• Toy Story 3 as Jessie (voice)
• My Sister's Keeper as Judge De Salvo
• Where the Heart Is as Ruth Meyers
• Married to the Mob as Rose
• Working Girl as Cyn
• Hero as Evelyn Laplante
• Looney Tunes: Back in Action as Mother
• Addams Family Values as Debbie Jellinsky