Joan Cusack
Joan Mary Cusack Burke, Joan Mary Cusack
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Joan Mary Cusack ( 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 voice roles such as 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.
Career
- 1962Born
- 1989Won Theatre World Award
- 2015Won Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
- Won Annie Award
- Notable work: Toy Story 2
- Notable work: Toy Story 3
- Notable work: Toy Story 4
- Notable work: Toy Story 5
- Notable work: Klaus
Trivia
- •Place of birth: New York City
- •Citizenship: United States
- •Known as: film actor, television actor, voice actor, actor
What happened recently
One Thing About Playing 'Toy Story's' Jessie Joan Cusack Used To Hate Has Grown On Her
Joan Cusack Walks Red Carpet with Her Husband & Kids at ‘Toy Story 5’ Premiere, Explains Why She Stopped Acting for 6 Years
Joan Cusack Says She's 'Never Made Any Money' at Her Gift Shop in Chicago (Exclusive)
Joan Cusack Reveals Why She Never Moved to Hollywood as Her Career Skyrocketed: 'I Couldn't Do It' (Exclusive)
Joan Cusack spills on what she hates about LA decades after ditching Hollywood for family life
Joan Cusack chose raising her children over Hollywood fame and says she has no regrets
Why Joan Cusack Returned to the Spotlight a Decade After Stepping Away to Raise Her Sons in Chicago (Exclusive)
Joan Cusack says people in Hollywood are 'so beautiful' and it’s 'too sunny'
Joan Cusack Says Playing Jessie in Toy Story Remains the 'Most Important Thing I’ve Done in My Whole Life'
Fans Are Jumping To Joan Cusack’s Defense After Her Long-Awaited Red Carpet Return Left People Calling Her “Unrecognizable”
Joan Cusack addresses 11-year red carpet break at 'Toy Story 5' premiere: 'It's great to live your life'
Joan Cusack Walks First Movie Premiere Red Carpets in 11 Years and Says She Stopped Acting for 6 Years Because It’s ‘Priceless’ Being a ‘Normal Person’
Inside Joan Cusack's reclusive life with attorney husband and 2 kids away from Hollywood
Joan Cusack Makes First Red Carpet Appearance in 11 Years at 'Toy Story 5' Premiere
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