Person · Actor
Joan Cusack
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- Actress
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In short · Acting since 1980, 5 decades active, 72 credits, 1 Primetime Emmy Award win.
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- In the news
Joan Cusack Returns to Red Carpet After 11-Year Hiatus
“Joan Cusack made a rare red carpet appearance at the premiere of 'Toy Story 5' in Hollywood, marking her first such event in 11 years. The actress, who reprises her role as Jessie in the film, explained that she stepped away from acting for six years to embrace life as a 'normal person.' Cusack emphasized the value of this time away, calling it 'priceless.' Her return to the spotlight highlights a renewed commitment to her career and public life.”
- Award win
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
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Actor
67 credits
Toy Story 5(2026)
Jessie (voice)
Film
Klaus(2019)
Mrs. Krum (voice)
Film
Let It Snow(2019)
Tin Foil Woman
Film
Toy Story 4(2019)
Jessie (voice)
Film
Instant Family(2018)
Mrs. Howard
Film
Unicorn Store(2017)
Gladys
Film
The Christmas Train(2017)
Agnes
Film
Snatched(2017)
Barb
Film
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping(2016)
Tilly
Film
The End of the Tour(2015)
Patty
Film
Freaks of Nature(2015)
Peg Parker
Film
Welcome to Me(2014)
Dawn Hurley
Film
Toy Story That Time Forgot(2014)
Jessie (voice)
Film
Toy Story of Terror!(2013)
Jessie (Voice)
Film
Partysaurus Rex(2012)
Jessie (voice)
Film
Mars Needs Moms(2011)
Mom
Film
Toy Story Toons: Hawaiian Vacation(2011)
Jessie
Film
Small Fry(2011)
Jessie (voice)
Film
Hawaiian Vacation(2011)
Jessie (voice)
Film
Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil(2011)
Verushka the Witch
Film
Toy Story Toons: Small Fry(2011)
Jessie
Film
Arthur Christmas(2011)
Lead Elf
Film
Toy Story 3(2010)
Jessie (voice)
Film
Toys in the Attic(2009)
Madam Curie
Film
Confessions of a Shopaholic(2009)
Jane Bloomwood
Film
My Sister's Keeper(2009)
Judge De Salvo
Film
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl(2008)
Miss Bond
Film
War, Inc.(2008)
Marsha Dillon
Film
Martian Child(2007)
Liz
Film
Friends with Money(2006)
Franny
Film
Awards & Nominations
1 win · 2 nominationsPrimetime Emmy Award
- Won2015Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series — Joan Cusack
More awards & festivals (2) — regional academies & film-festival prizes
Academy Awards
- Nom1997Oscar — Actress in a Supporting Role
- Nom1988Oscar — Actress in a Supporting Role
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- The Pixar StoryJessie (voice) (archive footage) · 2007
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Guest (1 Episode) · 2003
- Late Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - Guest (1 Episode) · 1993
- Saturday Night Live: 15th AnniversarySelf · 1989
- Late Night with David LettermanSelf - Guest (1 Episode) · 1982
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