Joan Cusack

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Joan Cusack is a renowned American actress and comedian. She is well known for her iconic roles in films such as 'School of Rock', 'Addams Family Values' and 'In & Out'. She has received two Academy Award nominations for her roles in 'Working Girl' and 'In & Out' and has received multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations as well.

Joan Cusack Timeline

1962

Joan Cusack is Born

On October 11, 1962, Joan Cusack was born in New York, NY.

1980

Joan Cusack Begins Acting Career

Joan begins her professional acting career with a role in the Broadway production of “Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?”.

1985

Breakthrough Film Role

Joan stars in the cult classic film "Sixteen Candles" alongside Molly Ringwald and John Hughes.

1990

Joan Cusack is Cast in "Working Girl"

Joan Cusack is cast as Cyn in the hit romantic comedy starring Melanie Griffith and Harrison Ford.

1998

Wins First Emmy Award

Cusack wins her first Emmy award for her guest appearance on the sitcom "Ellen".

2007

Receives Academy Award Nomination

Cusack receives an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in “Working Girl”.

2019

Joan Cusack Stars in Netflix Original Series "The Politician"

Joan Cusack stars as the overbearing mother to Ben Platt's character in the Netflix original series "The Politician".

5 Interesting Facts about Joan Cusack

1. Nominated for Two Academy Awards

Joan Cusack is the only actress to be nominated for an Academy Award in both the Best Supporting Actress and Best Original Song categories.

2. Started Acting at Age

Joan Cusack made her acting debut at age 11, when she was cast in the musical Grease. She went on to have a successful career in film and television.

3. Sister of Actor John Cusack

Joan Cusack is the sister of actor John Cusack, with whom she has appeared in several films, including Sixteen Candles and High Fidelity.

4. Ten Time Emmy Award Nominee

Joan Cusack has been nominated for ten Primetime Emmy Awards for her work on various television shows, such as Saturday Night Live and Shameless.

5. Voice of Jessie in Toy Story 2 and

Joan Cusack provided the voice of Jessie in the Disney/Pixar animated films Toy Story 2 and 3.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Joan Cusack birthday?

Joan Mary Cusack, an American movie actress, was born on October 11, 1962 and is currently 60 years old. She is best known for her comedic roles in movies such as "Working Girl," "School of Rock," "Grosse Pointe Blank," and "Toy Story 4." She is also an Emmy Award-winning actress, having won for her roles in "Shameless" and "Saturday Night Live."