Joanna "Joan" Mary Cusack (/ˈkjuːsæk/ KEW-sak; born October 11, 1962) is an American actress. An acclaimed character actress known for her distinctive voice and offbeat comedic timing, her portrayals of neurotic, endearing characters have earned her numerous accolades, including nominations for two Academy Awards and five Primetime Emmy Awards, winning once in 2015.
Cusack received nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her roles in the comedy-drama Working Girl (1988) and the romantic comedy In & Out (1997). Her other starring roles include those in Toys (1992), Addams Family Values (1993), Nine Months (1995), Cradle Will Rock (1999), Where the Heart Is (2000), Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003), School of Rock (2003), and Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (2008). She has also provided the voice of Jessie in the Toy Story franchise (1999–present), for which she won an Annie Award, and Abby Mallard in Chicken Little (2005).
Cusack was a cast member on the comedy sketch show Saturday Night Live from 1985 to 1986. She starred on the Showtime hit drama comedy series Shameless (2011–2015) as Sheila Jackson, a role for which she received five consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations, winning for the first time in 2015. She is the sister of actress Ann Cusack and actor John Cusack.
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| # | Name | Character | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toy Story 5 (2026) | Jessie (voice) | - | - |
| 2 | Let It Snow (2019) | Tin Foil Woman | 6.4 | |
| 3 | Toy Story 4 (2019) Top 100 by FilmGator | Jessie (voice) | 7.9 | |
| 4 | Klaus (2019) | Mrs. Krum (voice) | 8.2 | |
| 5 | Instant Family (2018) | Mrs. Howard | 7.8 | |
| 6 | Snatched (2017) | Barb | 5.8 | |
| 7 | Unicorn Store (2017) | Gladys | 7.1 | |
| 8 | The Christmas Train (2017) | Agnes | 6.3 | |
| 9 | Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016) | Tilly | 7.4 | |
| 10 | Welcome to Me (2015) | Dawn Hurley | 6.8 | |
| 11 | Freaks of Nature (2015) | Peg Parker | 6 | |
| 12 | The End of the Tour (2015) | Patty | 7.4 | |
| 13 | Toy Story That Time Forgot (2014) | Jessie (voice) | 7.6 | |
| 14 | Toy Story of Terror! (2013) | Jessie (Voice) | 7.8 | |
| 15 | Partysaurus Rex (2012) | Jessie (voice) | 7 | |
| 16 | The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) Top 30 in 2010s | Dr. Burton | 8.3 | |
| 17 | Small Fry (2011) | Jessie (voice) | 7.1 | |
| 18 | Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil (2011) | Verushka the Witch (voice) | 5.1 | |
| 19 | Hawaiian Vacation (2011) | Jessie (voice) | 6.8 | |
| 20 | Mars Needs Moms (2011) | Mom (voice) | 5.8 | |
| 21 | Arthur Christmas (2011) | Lead Elf (voice) | 7.1 | |
| 22 | Toy Story 3 (2010) Top 100 by FilmGator | Jessie (voice) | 8.3 | |
| 23 | The Face is Familiar (2009) | - | - | - |
| 24 | Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009) | Jane Bloomwood | 5.9 | |
| 25 | Acceptance (2009) | Nina | - | - |
| 26 | My Sister's Keeper (2009) | Judge De Salvo | 7.1 | |
| 27 | Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (2008) | Miss Lucinda Bond | 6 | |
| 28 | War, Inc. (2008) | Marsha Dillon | 6.5 | |
| 29 | Martian Child (2007) | Liz | 6.7 | |
| 30 | The Pixar Story (2007) | Jessie (voice) (archive footage) | 7.7 | |
| 31 | Friends with Money (2006) | Franny | 6.6 | |
| 32 | Ice Princess (2005) | Joan Carlyle | 6.6 | |
| 33 | Chicken Little (2005) | Abby Mallard (voice) | 5.9 | |
| 34 | The Last Shot (2004) | Fanny Nash (uncredited) | 6 | |
| 35 | Raising Helen (2004) | Jenny Portman | 6.9 | |
| 36 | Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003) | Mother | 5.8 | |
| 37 | The School of Rock (2003) | Rosalie Mullins | 7.1 | |
| 38 | It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002) | Rachel Bitterman | 5.5 | |
| 39 | Where the Heart Is (2000) | Ruth Meyers | 6.5 | |
| 40 | High Fidelity (2000) | Liz | 7.4 | |
| 41 | Runaway Bride (1999) | Peggy Flemming | 5.3 | |
| 42 | Arlington Road (1999) | Cheryl Lang | 7.7 | |
| 43 | Toy Story 2 (1999) Oscars 2000 | Jessie (voice) | 8 | |
| 44 | A Smile Like Yours (1997) | Nancy Tellen | - | - |
| 45 | In & Out (1997) Oscars 1998 | Emily Montgomery | 5.9 | |
| 46 | Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) | Marcella | 7.5 | |
| 47 | Mr. Wrong (1996) | Inga Gunther | - | - |
| 48 | Nine Months (1995) | Gail Dwyer | 6 | |
| 49 | Two Much (1995) | Gloria | 8 | |
| 50 | Corrina, Corrina (1994) | Jonesy | 7.3 | |
| 51 | Addams Family Values (1993) | Debbie Jellinsky | 7.4 | |
| 52 | Toys (1992) | Alsatia Zevo | 6 | |
| 53 | Hero (1992) | Evelyn Laplante | 6.5 | |
| 54 | My Blue Heaven (1990) | Hannah Stubbs | 7.8 | |
| 55 | Men Don't Leave (1990) | Jody | 9 | |
| 56 | Say Anything... (1989) | Constance Dobler | 7.3 | |
| 57 | Married to the Mob (1988) | Rose | - | - |
| 58 | Working Girl (1988) | Cyn | 6.6 | |
| 59 | Broadcast News (1987) | Blair Litton | 7 | |
| 60 | The Allnighter (1987) | Gina | 5 | |
| 61 | Grandview, U.S.A. (1984) | Mary Maine | - | - |
| 62 | Sixteen Candles (1984) | Geek Girl #1 | 7.4 | |
| 63 | Class (1983) | Julia | 6 | |
| 64 | My Bodyguard (1980) | Shelley | 7 |
