Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1962-10-11
- Born Place: New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As:
琼·库萨克, 瓊安‧庫薩克, جون کیوسَک
Joan Cusack
Joan Cusack is an American actress and comedian, renowned for her distinctive voice and versatile performances across film and television. Born on October 11, 1962, in New York City, she was raised in Evanston, Illinois, in a family deeply rooted in the arts. Her father, Dick Cusack, was an actor and filmmaker, and her siblings—John and Ann Cusack—are also established actors . Cusack's career began in her teens, gaining early recognition with roles in My Bodyguard (1980) and Sixteen Candles (1984). She garnered critical acclaim with her performances in Working Girl (1988) and In & Out (1997), earning Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress for both roles . Her voice work as Jessie the Cowgirl in Pixar's Toy Story franchise further solidified her place in cinematic history . In television, Cusack is celebrated for her role as Sheila Jackson in Showtime's Shameless (2011–2021), for which she received five consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations, winning in 2015 . Beyond acting, she opened Judy Maxwell Home, a quirky gift shop in Chicago, reflecting her appreciation for unique and imperfect items .
Person History
Toy Story 4 (2019)
2019