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Cusack Joan

October 11, 1962 · New York City, New York
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Moon Sign
Aquarius
Sun Sign
Virgo
Ascendant
Scorpio
Nakshatra
Purva Bhadrapada
Birth Star
Current Dasha · Venus / Saturn / Mercury · Mar 2026 – Sep 2026
EntertainmentActorEntertain/MusicSkills - Multi-facetedLife Path 3Destiny Number 5Soul Number 6Personality Number 8
Biography

Who is Cusack Joan?

American actress and comedienne, nominated twice for Best Supporting Actress Oscar, a "Saturday Night Live" regular from 1985-1986, who has appeared in movies with her brother, actor John Cusack. Born the second of five children (including brother John Cusack, also an actor) in a liberal, Irish Catholic family, she was the daughter of a writer and filmmaker father and schoolteacher mother who frequently entertained leading activists of the latter 20th century. As a child, Joan studied with Joyce and Byrne Piven, charter members of the Second City comedy company who had formed a workshop for kids. The shy girl found acting a good outlet and was still studying as a teenager when she landed a small part in "My Bodyguard," a movie filming in Chicago. Her role in the film kept expanding, and she also landed small roles in three other movies. Right out of college in 1985, she became part of the regular cast of "Saturday Night Live." There were problems, and she left after one season, but she’d been noticed, and landed her first substantial movie role in "Broadcast News," 1987 and in "Working Girl," 1988, where her work received her first Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress. After the latter film, she was typecast as a big sister-girl Friday in films. She appeared in "Anything," 1989, "Men Don’t Leave," 1990 and "My Blue Heaven," 1990. Joan was in a slump until her brother John asked her to join the cast of "Grosse Pointe Blank," 1997. Following that, she played a comedy role in "In and Out" that landed her the New York Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress, a Golden Globe nomination, and her second Oscar nomination. She also appeared in "Runaway Bride" and "Cradle will Rock." She was the voice of Jessie the Cowgirl in "Toy Story 2." Cusack met attorney Richard Burke in 1993 and they married in 1995. A son, Dylan, was born on 6/17/1997, Chicago and, as of January 2000, they are expecting a second child. Her father, Richard Cusack, an advertising executive-turned-actor, died of pancreatic cancer in Evanston, IL on June 2, 1993. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Public profile: Cusack Joan

Overview

Joan Cusack (publicly known as Joan Cusack) is an American actress and voice artist born on October 11, 1962 in New York City, United States. She is part of the notable Cusack family of performers and has a long-running career in film and television, including work in live action and voice roles.

Biographical highlights

  • Born: October 11, 1962 — New York City, New York, United States
  • Occupation: Actress, voice actress
  • Family: Sister of John Cusack; other siblings include Ann Cusack and Susie Cusack, all of whom have pursued acting.
  • Career span: Active from the 1980s to the present with a mix of film, television and voice work.

Notable film and television work

  • Addams Family Values (1993) — played Debbie Jellinsky, a memorable villain in this sequel to The Addams Family.
  • School of Rock (2003) — portrayed Ms. Mullins, the strict private-school principal opposite a young and energetic class of students.
  • Toy Story film series — voices the character Jessie (starting with Toy Story 2) and appears in subsequent installments, contributing to the popular animated franchise.

Recent projects and activity

As a performer, Cusack has maintained a presence across film and television with select roles and voice work. The Toy Story series remains a notable recent credit in which she voices Jessie. Other appearances have been sporadic, reflecting a mix of screen projects and voice assignments over the years.

News and press

Publicly reported, widely covered news items about Joan Cusack are relatively infrequent in the current media cycle. For the latest updates, refer to reputable entertainment outlets and official press releases related to her filmography and public appearances.

Social media

There are no widely publicized official social media accounts publicly listed for Joan Cusack. If present, any official profiles would typically be verified by the platform; fans should verify authenticity through credible sources. Private or fan-run pages may exist but do not represent official communications.

Selected filmography (highlights)

  • Debbie Jellinsky — Addams Family Values (1993)
  • Ms. Mullins — School of Rock (2003)
  • Jessie — Toy Story 2, Toy Story 3, Toy Story 4 (voice)

Which Raj Yogas are in Cusack Joan's birth chart?

3 FOUND

Cusack Joan's chart shows 2 Raj Yogas and 1 challenging combination, including Gaja Kesari Yoga, Budhaditya Yoga-Weak.

Planetary Combinations

Which dasha is Cusack Joan running now?

VIMSHOTTARI

Cusack Joan is currently in the Venus mahadasha, running from Mar 27, 2026 to Sep 9, 2026.

PREVIOUSSep 27, 2025 - Mar 27, 2026
Venus / Saturn / Saturn
NOWMar 27, 2026 - Sep 9, 2026
Venus / Saturn / Mercury
NEXTSep 9, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026
Venus / Saturn / Ketu

What do Cusack Joan's numerology numbers say?

Cusack Joan's core numbers are Life Path 3, Destiny 5, Soul Urge 6, Personality 8, Kabbalah Number 8, Birth 11.

Life Path
3

Chaldean Life Path 3 is expressive and creative. It indicates talent in communication, learning, and uplifting others through ideas, art, or speech.

Destiny
5

Chaldean Destiny 5 indicates dynamic progress through change and versatility. It supports travel, sales, communication roles, and fast adaptation.

Soul Urge
6

Chaldean Soul 6 desires love, belonging, and responsibility. It seeks harmony at home and fulfillment through care and service.

Personality
8

Chaldean Personality 8 appears strong, ambitious, and authoritative. Others often see business sense, leadership, and control.

Kabbalah Number
8

Kabbalah Number 8 reflects an inner spiritual code of power and mastery. It supports leadership, manifestation, and disciplined ambition.

Birth
11

Discover Birth Number 11 in Vedic astrology: traits, gifts, challenges, and karmic insights shaping your destiny and life path; explore career, relationships, and growth.

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