Joan Cusack
Joan Cusack is an American actress known for her distinctive comedic timing and expressive performances, often in supporting roles.
She gained recognition in films like *Working Girl*, *In & Out*, and *High Fidelity*, and voiced Jessie the cowgirl in the *Toy Story* franchise.
The younger sister of actor John Cusack, she frequently appeared alongside him in films during the 1980s and 1990s.
She has received two Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress.
Amusing quality
- timingArt of choosing moments
- witClever, inventive humor
- screwballDeceptive breaking pitch
- farceAbsurd, laughable situation
hilarious · deadpan · quirky · eccentric · neurotic · sarcasm · scene-stealing · funny
Listed screen credits
- performanceCarrying out a task
- screenDisplay or barrier
- rolePosition or part
- castingShaping through liquid form
audition · script · co-star · ensemble · scene-stealer · Emmy · nomination · talent
Male with shared parents
- siblingBrother or sister
- EvanstonChicago suburb with university
- ChicagoMajor Illinois metropolis
- collaborationJoint intellectual work
humor
Amusing quality
farce · hilarious · deadpan · quirky · eccentric · neurotic · sarcasm · scene-stealing · funny · expressive
filmography
Listed screen credits
- performanceCarrying out a task
- screenDisplay or barrier
- rolePosition or part
casting · audition · script · co-star · ensemble · scene-stealer · Emmy · nomination · talent · versatility
brother
Male with shared parents
Marcella
Latin-derived female name
animation
Technique creating movement illusion
- Voice ActorsMel Blanc, Nancy Cartwright, Hank Azaria, Mark Hamill, Seth MacFarlane
Joan CusackCate Blanchett
Nicole Kidman · Angelina Jolie · Charlize Theron · Meryl Streep · Jessica Chastain
Joan CusackJulia Roberts
Jennifer Lawrence · Scarlett Johansson · Halle Berry · Gwyneth Paltrow · Sandra Bullock