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Joan Cusack

  • Birthplace: New York, New York
  • Birthday: October 11, 1962

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 “Ad…more

Career Milestones

  • 2008

    Cast opposite Abigail Breslin in the family film, "Kit Kittredge: An American Girl"

  • 2007

    Once again played on-screen siblings with real life brother John in "The Martian Child"

  • 2006

    Co-starred with Frances McDormand, Jennifer Aniston and Catherine Keener in Nicole Holofcener's "Friends with Money"

  • 2005

    Voiced Abby Mallard (aka Ugly Duckling) in the animated feature "Chicken Little"

  • 2004

    Cast as Kate Hudson's sister in the comedy "Raising Helen"

Awards

  • 2000

    Chicago Film Critics Association Award:

  • 1998

    Broadcast Film Critics Association Award: Best Supporting Actress

  • 1997

    New York Film Critics Circle Award: Best Supporting Actress

  • 1989

    Theatre World Award:

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