Joan Cusack

AKA:
Joan Mary Cusack
Nationality:
American
Birthdate:
10/11/1962
Birthplace:
New York, New York
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biography
Despite living in the shadow of her superstar younger brother, John, actress Joan Cusack carved out a substantial career with memorable supporting roles. But unlike her better known sibling, Cusack earned an Academy Award nomination for her performance in “Working Girl” (1988), which came hot on the heels of her breakout role in “Broadcast News” (1987). From there, she accumulated a long list of credits where she played the best friend, sidekick or scourge, most notably in “Say Anything” (1989), “My Blue Heaven” (1990) and “Addams Family Values” (1993). While she did land the occasional Continued
Credits
Marsha Dillon
2008
Liz
2007
Franny
2006
Abby Mallard
2005
Joan Carlyle
2005
Jenny Portman
2004
Principal Rosalie Mullins
2003
Ruth Meyers
2000
Liz
2000
Hazel Huffman
1999
Voice of Jessie
1999
Peggy Flemming
1999
Cheryl Lang
1999
Emily Montgomery
1997
Nancy Tellen
1997
Marcella
1997
Gloria
1996
Inga
1996
Gail Dwyer
1995
Alsatia Zevo
1992
Cyn
1988
Irene
1988
Blair Litton
1987
Shelley
Debbie Jelinsky
Evelyn
milestones
Year
Milestone
 
While in college joined The Ark, improvisational comedy group
1980 
Screen acting debut in "My Bodyguard"; her father also had small role
1983 
First appearance alongside brother John in "Class"
1984 
TV-movie debut, "All Together Now"
1985 
Series regular debut, NBC's "Saturday Night Live"
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