Joan Cusack: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 39
- on screen
- 1980–2026
- box office
- $3.29B
- award win
- 1
- average score
- 74
- Born
- October 11, 1962 (age 63)
- Birthplace
- New York City, U.S.
- Full name
- Joan Mary Cusack
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actress
- Years active
- 1979–present
- Spouses
- Richard Burke
- Children
- 2
The Best Joan Cusack Movies
The highest-rated films Joan Cusack is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Klaus (2019) scores highest, at 86. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 86 Klaus 2019 · Mrs. Krum -
Movie Echo Score: Score 84 Toy Story 5 2026 · Jessie -
Movie Echo Score: Score 80 Toy Story 4 2019 · Jessie -
Movie Echo Score: Score 78 Instant Family 2018 · Mrs. Howard -
Movie Echo Score: Score 60 Unicorn Store 2019 · Gladys -
Movie Echo Score: Score 55 Let It Snow 2019 · Tin Foil Woman
Joan Cusack's Career in Numbers
Joan Cusack's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Joan Cusack works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from My Bodyguard (1980) to Toy Story 5 (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Joan Cusack Movies by Decade
- 1980s 3
- 1990s 12
- 2000s 8
- 2010s 14
- 2020s 1
The 2010s were Joan Cusack's busiest decade, with 14 films.
Joan Cusack Movies by Genre
- Comedy 12
- Drama 8
- Adventure 5
- Family 3
- Animation 2
- Horror 2
- Thriller 2
- Documentary 2
- Mystery 1
- Romance 1
Comedy is the genre Joan Cusack has worked in most, with 12 films, ahead of drama (8).
Joan Cusack Career Milestones
- First film
- My Bodyguard 1980
- Biggest box office hit
- Toy Story 5 $1.14B worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Klaus Movie Echo Score 86
- Newest film
- Toy Story 5 2026
Joan Cusack Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Joan Cusack is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 74. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Joan Cusack Movies as an Actor
38- 2026 Toy Story 5 as Jessie · Animation Worldwide box office: $1.14B Movie Echo Score: 84
- 2019 Klaus as Mrs. Krum · Adventure Movie Echo Score: 86
- 2019 Let It Snow as Tin Foil Woman · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 55
- 2019 Toy Story 4 as Jessie · Adventure Worldwide box office: $1.07B Movie Echo Score: 80
- 2019 Unicorn Store as Gladys · Drama Movie Echo Score: 60
- 2018 Instant Family as Mrs. Howard · Drama Worldwide box office: $121M Movie Echo Score: 78
- 2015
Freaks of Nature Horror Worldwide box office: $71K - 2015
The End of the Tour Drama Worldwide box office: $3.07M - 2014
Toy Story That Time Forgot as Jessie (voice) · Animation - 2013
Toy Story of Terror! as Jessie (Voice) · Family - 2012
Partysaurus Rex as Jessie (voice) · Family - 2012
Toys in the Attic Thriller - 2011
Small Fry as Jessie (voice) · Comedy - 2011
Hawaiian Vacation as Jessie (voice) · Comedy - 2011
Mars Needs Moms Adventure Worldwide box office: $39.2M - 2009
The Face is Familiar Documentary - 2008
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl Drama Worldwide box office: $17.7M - 2007
The Pixar Story as Jessie (voice) (archive footage) · Documentary - 2006
Friends with Money Drama Worldwide box office: $18.2M - 2005
Chicken Little Adventure Worldwide box office: $314M - 2004
Raising Helen Drama Worldwide box office: $49.7M - 2003
School of Rock Comedy Worldwide box office: $131M - 2002
It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie as Rachel Bitterman · Comedy - 1999
Arlington Road Mystery Worldwide box office: $41.1M - 1997
In & Out Comedy Worldwide box office: $63.9M - 1997
A Smile Like Yours as Nancy Tellen · Comedy Worldwide box office: $3.33M - 1997
Grosse Pointe Blank Thriller Worldwide box office: $28.1M - 1996
Mr. Wrong as Inga Gunther · Comedy Worldwide box office: $12.8M - 1995
Two Much as Gloria · Comedy Worldwide box office: $1.14M - 1995
Nine Months Comedy Worldwide box office: $139M - 1994
Corrina, Corrina as Jonesy · Family Worldwide box office: $20.2M - 1992
Toys Adventure Worldwide box office: $23.3M - 1992
Hero Drama Worldwide box office: $19.5M - 1991
The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez as Cathy · Horror - 1990
Men Don’t Leave as Jody · Comedy - 1988
Stars & Bars as Irene Stein · Comedy - 1987
The Allnighter as Gina · Romance Worldwide box office: $2.7M - 1980
My Bodyguard Drama Worldwide box office: $22.5M
Joan Cusack in Documentaries & Specials
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Joan Cusack: Awards & Nominations
1 win from 4 nominations across 3 award bodies, from 1989 to 1998. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Critics' Choice 1 win from 1 nomination -
Oscars 2 nominations -
Golden Globes 1 nomination
- 70th Academy Awards
- Joan Cusack: Nominated Best Supporting Actress Lights Out
- 3rd Critics' Choice Movie Awards
- Joan Cusack: Win Best Supporting Actress Out of Sight
- 55th Golden Globe Awards
- Joan Cusack: Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Supporting Actress) Out of Sight
- The 61st Academy Awards
- Joan Cusack: Nominated Best Supporting Actress Working Girl
Who Is Joan Cusack?
Joan Cusack was born in New York City, U.S. in 1962 and is 63 years old. Credited on films since 1980, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Joan Mary Cusack, born on October 11, 1962, is a renowned American actress hailing from New York City. She is known for her excellent performances in films such as the comedy-drama Working Girl (1988), the romantic comedy In & Out (1997), Toys (1992), Addams Family Values (1993), Nine Months (1995), Cradle Will Rock (1999), Where the Heart Is (2000), Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003) and Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (2008). Additionally, she has lent her voice skillfully to portray Jessie in the Toy Story franchise (1999–present), and Abby Mallard in Chicken Little (2005). She served on the comedy sketch show Saturday Night Live from 1985 to 1986, portraying various roles that showcased her wide range of acting skills.
She also featured prominently on the Showtime drama/comedy series Shameless (2011–2021) as Sheila Jackson, for which she bagged the Primetime Emmy Award. Joan was born into a family with deep roots in the film industry, with her father Dick Cusack being an actor and filmmaker, and siblings Ann and John also being involved in acting. Her work also includes memorable roles in commercial commitments, such as being the commercial spokeswoman for U.S. Cellular, and television shows such as her stint on NBC's Law & Order: SVU.
Who Joan Cusack Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Joan Cusack shares the most films with. Tom Hanks comes first, with 9 films together, followed by Tim Allen (8).
Joan Cusack: Questions & Answers
How many movies Joan Cusack has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Joan Cusack been in?
Joan Cusack is credited on 39 films, from 1980 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Joan Cusack's highest-grossing movie?
Toy Story 5 (2026) is Joan Cusack's biggest box office hit, with $1.14B worldwide, ahead of Toy Story 4 (2019) ($1.07B). Across every film with box office figures, Joan Cusack's movies have made $3.29B.
Joan Cusack's biggest hits What is the best Joan Cusack movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Joan Cusack's best-rated film is Klaus (2019) with a score of 86, followed by Toy Story 5 (2026) (84).
Best Joan Cusack movies, ranked Has Joan Cusack won an Oscar?
Joan Cusack has been nominated for 2 Oscars but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Joan Cusack has 1 win from 4 nominations.
How old is Joan Cusack?
Joan Cusack is 63 years old, born on October 11, 1962 in New York City, U.S..
What is Joan Cusack's newest movie?
The most recent film on Joan Cusack's filmography is Toy Story 5 (2026), in the role of Jessie.
Who does Joan Cusack work with most often?
Joan Cusack shares the most films with Tom Hanks (9 films), Tim Allen (8 films) and Wallace Shawn (8 films).
The Best Joan Cusack Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 39 credits.
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