What Is Joan Cusack's Net Worth?
Joan Cusack is an American actress with a net worth of $20 million. She is the sister of actors John Cusack and Ann Cusack. Joan debuted in the 1980 films 'Cutting Loose' and 'My Bodyguard' and has over 80 acting credits, including 'Working Girl' (1988) and 'School of Rock' (2003).
Cusack has also voiced Jessie in the 'Toy Story' franchise and lent her voice to several animated films and series including 'Chicken Little' (2005) and 'Peep and the Big Wide World' (2004–2011).
Early Life
Joan Mary Cusack was born on October 11, 1962, in New York City. Her mother, Nancy, is a retired math teacher and political activist, and her father, Dick, was an actor and documentary filmmaker. Raised in Evanston, Illinois, Joan grew up in a Catholic family with siblings John, Ann, Susie, and Bill. Joan graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with an English degree in 1984.
Career
After her debut in 1980, Joan appeared in various films including 'Class' (1983) and 'Sixteen Candles' (1984). In 1985, she joined 'Saturday Night Live' and impersonated celebrities like Jane Fonda and Brooke Shields. Joan earned her first Academy Award nomination for 'Working Girl' (1988). In the '90s, Joan appeared in several films including 'My Blue Heaven' (1990) and 'Grosse Pointe Blank' (1997). She voiced Jessie in 'Toy Story 2' (1999) which grossed $497.4 million.
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Entering the 21st century, Joan starred in her sitcom 'What About Joan?' The hit film 'School of Rock' followed in 2003. Her later roles include 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' (2010) and 'Shameless' (2011–2015), which earned her several Primetime Emmy nominations, winning one. Joan continued to appear in films like 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' (2012) and 'Instant Family' (2018).
Personal Life
Joan married attorney Richard Burke in 1993, and they have two sons, Dylan (born June 1997) and Miles (born July 2000). In 2011, Joan opened a gift shop, Judy Maxwell Home, in Chicago, inspired by the movie 'What's Up Doc?' with Barbra Streisand.
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Awards and Nominations
Joan Cusack received two Academy Award nominations for 'Working Girl' (1988) and 'In & Out' (1997). She won a Primetime Emmy for 'Shameless' in 2015 and multiple American Comedy Awards. She was also honored by the Online Film & Television Association and won several awards for her voice work in 'Toy Story 2'.
Real Estate
In 2007, Joan and Richard bought an 8,000 square foot home in Chicago's Gold Coast for $5.3 million. The home features six bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, a library, and an indoor swimming pool. They previously sold their Ravenswood home for $4.66 million.
