Joan Cusack

Joan Cusack

Birthday: October 11
Birthplace: New York City, New York

Joan Mary Cusack is an American film, stage and television actress. She has appeared in films, television and stage productions, receiving Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress for her roles in the movies Working Girl and In & Out, as well as one Golden Globe nomination. She has appeared in other films such as Addams Family Values, Broadcast News, Stars and Bars, Married to the Mob, Say Anything..., Arlington Road, Runaway Bride, School of Rock, Toy Story 2 and Toy Story 3.

Joan Mary Cusack is an American film, stage and television actress. She has appeared in films, television and stage productions, receiving Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress for her roles in the movies Working Girl and In & Out, as well as one Golden Globe nomination. She has appeared in other films such as Addams Family Values, Broadcast News, Stars and Bars, Married to the Mob, Say Anything..., Arlington Road, Runaway Bride, School of Rock, Toy Story 2 and Toy Story 3. She was a cast member on the sketch comedy TV show Saturday Night Live in 1985–86.

Cusack currently recurs on the Showtime hit drama/comedy Shameless, as Sheila Jackson for which she has received two Emmy Award nominations.

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Awards & Nominations

5 Nominations | 1 Emmy
Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series - 2015
  • Winner
  • Joan Cusack, as Sheila Jackson
  • Shameless
  • Showtime
  • Showtime Presents, John Wells Productions, Warner Bros. Television
Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series - 2014
  • Nominee
  • Joan Cusack, as Sheila Jackson
  • Shameless
  • Showtime
  • Showtime Presents, John Wells Productions, Warner Bros. Television
Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series - 2013
  • Nominee
  • Joan Cusack, as Sheila Jackson
  • Shameless
  • Showtime
  • Showtime Presents, John Wells Productions, Warner Bros. Television
Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series - 2012
  • Nominee
  • Joan Cusack, as Sheila Jackson
  • Shameless
  • Showtime
  • Showtime Presents, John Wells Productions, Warner Bros. Television
Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series - 2011
  • Nominee
  • Joan Cusack, as Sheila Jackson
  • Shameless
  • Showtime
  • Showtime Presents, John Wells Productions, Warner Bros. Television

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Joan Cusack and Bradley Whitford present at the 67th Emmy Awards.
Joan Cusack on the Red Carpet at the 65th Creative Arts Emmys
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Joan Cusack and Bradley Whitford present at the 67th Emmy Awards.
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Joan Cusack and Bradley Whitford present at the 67th Emmy Awards.

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Joan Cusack on the Red Carpet at the 65th Creative Arts Emmys
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