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Also known as Joan Mary Cusack Burke, Joan Mary Cusack

American actress

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Joan Cusack is an American actress known for her work in film and television. She matters because she has become a recognized figure in entertainment through her performances in various productions.

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Person · Open Library

Born
1962
Works
2

Top works

  • Peep and the big wide world
  • Peep and the big wide world

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Film & TV

Acting · New York City, New York, USA

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…

Known for

  • Toy Story 5 — Jessie (voice)2026
  • Klaus — Mrs. Krum (voice)2019
  • Let It Snow — Tin Foil Woman2019
  • Toy Story 4 — Jessie (voice)2019
  • Instant Family — Mrs. Howard2018
  • Homecoming — Francine Bunda2018
  • Unicorn Store — Gladys2017
  • Snatched — Barb2017
  • The Christmas Train — Agnes2017
  • A Series of Unfortunate Events — Justice Strauss2017

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Type
Person
Gender
Female
Country
United States
Active from
1962

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Total plays
9

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Addams Family ValuesactressesWhat About Debbie

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Joan Cusack
date of birth
1962-10-11
start of work period
1979-00-00
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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 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), as well as the narrator of the 2004 children’s preschool series Peep and The Big Wide World

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