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Joan Cusack Biography

Birth Name:Joan Mary Cusack

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

In 2000, she won an Annie Award for her work in "Toy Story 2․"
In 1991, she was nominated for the Joseph Jefferson Award for her work on the Goodman Theatre's production of "A Midsummer's Night Dream․"
Graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1984
Is the sister of actor John Cusack
Wanting to pursue acting at a young age, she joined the Piven Theater Workshop and learned improvisational skills at the Story Theater
Quote: "I was never the 'babe,' so I knew I'd never get those big roles․ I'd always be the best friend or the quirky sidekick․"
Frequently portrays neurotic characters in her work
Was offered a role in "The Stepford Wives," but had to turn it down

Awards

1989Oscar-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
1989American Comedy Award-Funniest Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: winner
1989BSFC Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
1991CFCA Award-Most Promising Actress: nominated
1991CFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
1994Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
1994American Comedy Award-Funniest Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: nominated
1996American Comedy Award-Funniest Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: nominated
1997ACCA-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
1997BSFC Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
1997NYFCC Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
1997STFC Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
1998Oscar-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
1998American Comedy Award-Funniest Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: winner
1998Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Actress - Comedy: nominated
1998CFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
1998Chlotrudis Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
1998Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
1998Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
1998OFTA Film Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
1998OFTA Film Award-Best Comedy/Musical Actress: nominated
1998OFCS Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
1998Golden Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: winner
2000Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2000American Comedy Award-Funniest Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: winner
2000Annie-Outstanding Individual Achievement for Voice Acting by a Female Performer in an Animated Feature Production: winner
2000Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Supporting Actress - Comedy/Romance: winner
2000Chlotrudis Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2000Teen Choice Award-Film - Choice Hissy Fit: nominated
2003VVFP Award-Best Supporting Performance: nominated
2005Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program: nominated
2011EDA Female Focus Award-Best Animated Female: nominated
2011OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: winner
2011Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2012Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Guest Actress: nominated
2012OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2012Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2012SDFCS Award-Best Ensemble Performance: winner
2013Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2014BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award-Best Female Vocal Performance in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short: nominated
2014BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short: nominated
2014OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2014Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2015Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actress: nominated
2015OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2015Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2018Felix-Best Supporting Actress: nominated