Joan Cusack
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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Acting
Movie
Toy Story 3
as Jessie (voice)
2010
Movie
Toy Story 2
as Jessie (voice)
1999
Movie
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
as Dr. Burton
2012
Movie
Toy Story 4
as Jessie (voice)
2019
Movie
The School of Rock
as Rosalie Mullins
2003
TV
The Office
as Erin's Biological Mother
2005
Movie
Klaus
as Mrs. Krum (voice)
2019
TV
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Pam Burton
1999
Movie
Chicken Little
as Abby Mallard (voice)
2005
TV
Shameless
as Sheila Jackson
2011
Movie
Addams Family Values
as Debbie Jellinsky
1993
Movie
Instant Family
as Mrs. Howard
2018
Movie
Confessions of a Shopaholic
as Jane Bloomwood
2009
TV
American Dad!
as Widow Support Group Leader (voice)
2005
Movie
My Sister's Keeper
as Judge De Salvo
2009
Movie
Sixteen Candles
as Geek Girl #1
1984
Movie
High Fidelity
as Liz
2000
Movie
Runaway Bride
as Peggy Flemming
1999
Movie
Arthur Christmas
as Lead Elf (voice)
2011
Movie
Looney Tunes: Back in Action
as Mother
2003
Movie
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
as Tilly
2016
Movie
Arlington Road
as Cheryl Lang
1999
Movie
Let It Snow
as Tin Foil Woman
2019
Movie
Say Anything...
as Constance Dobler
1989
