Joan 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

1. 1962
   Born
2. 1989
   Won Theatre World Award
3. 2015
   Won Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
4. Won Annie Award
5. Notable work: Toy Story 2
6. Notable work: Toy Story 3
7. Notable work: Toy Story 4
8. Notable work: Toy Story 5
9. Notable work: Klaus

Trivia

• •Place of birth: New York City
• •Citizenship: United States
• •Known as: film actor, television actor, voice actor, actor