Joan Cusack

Born: 11th of October 1962 (63 years old)

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 (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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Joan Cusack's Filmography

Klaus

Klaus

  •   Movie
  • 2019
Mrs. Krum (voice)
Let It Snow

Let It Snow

  •   Movie
  • 2019
Tin Foil Woman
Toy Story 4

Toy Story 4

  •   Movie
  • 2019
Jessie (voice)
Instant Family

Instant Family

  •   Movie
  • 2018
Mrs. Howard
Homecoming

Homecoming

  •   TV Show
  • 2018
Francine Bunda
The Christmas Train

The Christmas Train

  •   Movie
  • 2017
Agnes
Unicorn Store

Unicorn Store

  •   Movie
  • 2017
Gladys
Snatched

Snatched

  •   Movie
  • 2017
Barb
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

  •   Movie
  • 2016
Tilly
Freaks of Nature

Freaks of Nature

  •   Movie
  • 2015
Peg Parker
The End of the Tour

The End of the Tour

  •   Movie
  • 2015
Patty
Welcome to Me

Welcome to Me

  •   Movie
  • 2015
Dawn Hurley
Toy Story That Time Forgot

Toy Story That Time Forgot

  •   Movie
  • 2014
Jessie (voice)
Toy Story of Terror!

Toy Story of Terror!

  •   Movie
  • 2013
Jessie (Voice)
The Perks of Being a Wallflower

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

  •   Movie
  • 2012
Dr. Burton
Arthur Christmas

Arthur Christmas

  •   Movie
  • 2011
Lead Elf (voice)
Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil

Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil

  •   Movie
  • 2011
Verushka the Witch (voice)
Mars Needs Moms

Mars Needs Moms

  •   Movie
  • 2011
Mom (voice)
Shameless

Shameless

  •   TV Show
  • 2011
Sheila Jackson
Toy Story 3

Toy Story 3

  •   Movie
  • 2010
Jessie (voice)
My Sister's Keeper

My Sister's Keeper

  •   Movie
  • 2009
Judge De Salvo
Confessions of a Shopaholic

Confessions of a Shopaholic

  •   Movie
  • 2009
Jane Bloomwood
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl

Kit Kittredge: An American Girl

  •   Movie
  • 2008
Miss Lucinda Bond
War, Inc.

War, Inc.

  •   Movie
  • 2008
Marsha Dillon
Martian Child

Martian Child

  •   Movie
  • 2007
Liz
The Pixar Story

The Pixar Story

  •   Movie
  • 2007
Jessie (voice) (archive footage)
Friends with Money

Friends with Money

  •   Movie
  • 2006
Franny
Chicken Little

Chicken Little

  •   Movie
  • 2005
Abby Mallard (voice)
The Office

The Office

  •   TV Show
  • 2005
Erin's Biological Mother
American Dad!

American Dad!

  •   TV Show
  • 2005
Widow Support Group Leader (voice)
The Last Shot

The Last Shot

  •   Movie
  • 2004
Fanny Nash (uncredited)
Looney Tunes: Back in Action

Looney Tunes: Back in Action

  •   Movie
  • 2003
Mother
School of Rock

School of Rock

  •   Movie
  • 2003
Rosalie Mullins
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

  •   Movie
  • 2002
Rachel Bitterman
Where the Heart Is

Where the Heart Is

  •   Movie
  • 2000
Ruth Meyers
High Fidelity

High Fidelity

  •   Movie
  • 2000
Liz
Cradle Will Rock

Cradle Will Rock

  •   Movie
  • 1999
Hazel Huffman
Toy Story 2

Toy Story 2

  •   Movie
  • 1999
Jessie (voice)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

  •   TV Show
  • 1999
Pam Burton
Runaway Bride

Runaway Bride

  •   Movie
  • 1999
Peggy Flemming
Arlington Road

Arlington Road

  •   Movie
  • 1999
Cheryl Lang
In & Out

In & Out

  •   Movie
  • 1997
Emily Montgomery
Grosse Pointe Blank

Grosse Pointe Blank

  •   Movie
  • 1997
Marcella
Mr. Wrong

Mr. Wrong

  •   Movie
  • 1996
Inga Gunther
Nine Months

Nine Months

  •   Movie
  • 1995
Gail Dwyer
Addams Family Values

Addams Family Values

  •   Movie
  • 1993
Debbie Jellinsky
Toys

Toys

  •   Movie
  • 1992
Alsatia Zevo
Hero

Hero

  •   Movie
  • 1992
Evelyn Laplante
My Blue Heaven

My Blue Heaven

  •   Movie
  • 1990
Hannah Stubbs
Say Anything...

Say Anything...

  •   Movie
  • 1989
Constance Dobler
Working Girl

Working Girl

  •   Movie
  • 1988
Cyn
Married to the Mob

Married to the Mob

  •   Movie
  • 1988
Rose
Sixteen Candles

Sixteen Candles

  •   Movie
  • 1984
Geek Girl #1
Class

Class

  •   Movie
  • 1983
Julia
Toy Story 5

Toy Story 5

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