Joan Cusack Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 9½ in |
Weight | 68 kg |
Date of Birth | October 11, 1962 |
Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Eye Color | Blue |
Joan Cusack is an American actor, voice actor, and writer who has been nominated for 2 Academy Awards for “Best Supporting Actress” for her work in the films Working Girl (1988) and In & Out (1997). Her film credits also include Married to the Mob, My Blue Heaven, Confessions of a Shopaholic, Grosse Pointe Blank, Addams Family Values, A Smile Like Yours, Arlington Road, Runaway Bride, Toy Story 2, High Fidelity, School of Rock, Raising Helen, Ice Princess, Friends with Money, Martian Child, Kit Kittredge: An American Girl, My Sister’s Keeper, Toy Story 3, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Klaus, Welcome to Me, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, The End of the Tour, Toy Story 4, and Let It Snow. Moreover, Joan Cusack is known for her television roles like playing Joan Gallagher in the sitcom What About Joan?, Sheila Jackson in the comedy-drama series Shameless, Justice Strauss in the black comedy-drama series A Series of Unfortunate Events, and Francine Bunda in the psychological thriller series Homecoming.
Born Name
Joan Mary Cusack
Nick Names
Joan, Jo
Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
New York City, New York, United States
Residence
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Nationality
Education
She joined “Piven Theatre Workshop” as a child and also went to the “Story Theatre” and “The Ark.”
She graduated from Evanston Township High School in Evanston, Illinois.
Joan Cusack completed her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1984.
Occupation
Actor, Voice Actor, Writer
Family
- Father – Late. Dick Cusack (Advertising executive, writer, and actor)
- Mother – Ann Paula Nancy (nee Carolan) (Mathematics teacher and a political activist)
- Siblings – Ann Cusack (Older Sister) (Actor), Bill Cusack (Younger Brother) (Producer and actor), John Cusack (Younger Brother) (Actor, producer, and screenwriter), Susie Cusack (Younger Sister) (Actor)
- Others – Dennis Joseph Cusack (Paternal Grandfather), Margaret McFeeley (Paternal Grandmother), William Bartholomew Carolan (Maternal Grandfather), Mary Agatha McGillen (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
Joan Cusack has been signed with William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, Talent and Literary Agency, Beverly Hills, California, United States.
Net Worth
Her net worth has been $20 Million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 9½ in or 176.5 cm
Weight
150 pounds or 68 kg
Boyfriend / Spouse
Joan Cusack has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
She bears Irish and American ancestry.
Hair Color
Red
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Her short dark red hair
Measurements
36-27-34 in or 91.5-69-87 cm
Dress Size
6 (US) or 38 (EU)
Bra Size
34B
Shoe Size
9.5 (US) or 7 (UK) or 40 (EU)
Brand Endorsements
She appeared in TV commercials for “US Cellular” in 2002 and for “DirecTV” in 2004.
Religion
Roman Catholicism
Best Known For
Her roles in movies like Working Girl (romantic comedy-drama, 1988) and In & Out (romantic comedy, 1997). For both these movies she received Academy Award nominations and for In & Out, she got a Golden Globe Award nomination as well.
First Film
Though she appeared in Cutting Loose (1980), her official debut can be counted for her role as Shelley in the comedy-drama film My Bodyguard (1980).
First TV Show
Her television debut marks her playing various characters in NBC’s television live sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 1985 to 1986.
Personal Trainer
Joan Cusack is considerably fit ever since her appearance on screen. She does running for 30 minutes every day, drinks lots of water, and her diet includes green vegetables and proteins.
Joan Cusack Favorite Things
- Junk Food – Hostess Ho-Hos
- Family Getaway – Skiing
Source – TV.com
Joan Cusack Facts
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