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Joan Allen is an American actress. Known for her work on stage and screen, she has received various accolades, including a Tony Award, in addition to nominations for three Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, three Primetime Emmy Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards.
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Awards & recognition
- Chicago Film Critics Association Award — Best Actress · 2006
- San Diego Film Critics Society Award — Best Actress · 2005
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1998
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1996
- National Society of Film Critics Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1995
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- Tony Award — Best Actress in a Play · 1988
- Drama Desk Award — Outstanding Actress in a Play · 1984
- Theatre World Award · 1984
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Made for Television Movie · 2010 · nominated
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie · 2010 · nominated
- Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie · 2010 · nominated
- London Film Critics Circle Award — Actress of the Year · 2007 · nominated
- Chicago Film Critics Association Award — Best Actress · 2006 · nominated
- Online Film Critics Society Award — Best Actress · 2006 · nominated
- British Independent Film Award — Best Performance by an Actress in a British Independent Film · 2005 · nominated
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Award — Best Actress · 2005 · nominated
- San Diego Film Critics Society Award — Best Actress · 2005 · nominated
- Satellite Award — Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy · 2005 · nominated
- Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award — Best Actress · 2005 · nominated
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie · 2002 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Actress · 2001 · nominated
- Independent Spirit Award — Best Female Lead · 2001 · nominated
- Satellite Award — Best Actress – Motion Picture · 2001 · nominated
- Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role · 2001 · nominated
- Golden Globe Award — Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama · 2000 · nominated
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1998 · nominated
- Satellite Award — Best Actress – Motion Picture · 1998 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1997 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1996 · nominated
- BAFTA Award — Best Actress in a Supporting Role · 1996 · nominated
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1996 · nominated
- Golden Globe Award — Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture · 1996 · nominated
- Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role · 1996 · nominated
- Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture · 1996 · nominated
- National Society of Film Critics Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1995 · nominated
- Drama Desk Award — Outstanding Actress in a Play · 1989 · nominated
- Tony Award — Best Actress in a Play · 1989 · nominated
- Drama Desk Award — Outstanding Actress in a Play · 1986 · nominated
- Drama Desk Award — Outstanding Actress in a Play · 1984 · nominated
Filmography43 titles
Room
2015as Nancy
2015as Nancy
Hachi: A Dog's Tale
2009as Cate Wilson
2009as Cate Wilson
The Notebook
2004as Anne Hamilton
2004as Anne Hamilton
The Killing
2011as Margaret O'Neal
2011as Margaret O'Neal
Frasier
1993as Lydia (voice)
1993as Lydia (voice)
The Bourne Ultimatum
2007as Pamela Landy
2007as Pamela Landy
The Rape of Europa
2006as Narrator (voice)
2006as Narrator (voice)
Who Will Write Our History?
2018as Rachela Auerbach (voice)
2018as Rachela Auerbach (voice)
The Bourne Supremacy
2004as Pamela Landy
2004as Pamela Landy
Pleasantville
1998as Betty Parker
1998as Betty Parker
Arthur Miller: Writer
2017as Self (archive footage)
2017as Self (archive footage)
Face/Off
1997as Eve Archer
1997as Eve Archer
Searching for Bobby Fischer
1993as Bonnie Waitzkin
1993as Bonnie Waitzkin
Zero Day
2025as Sheila Mullen
2025as Sheila Mullen
Without Warning: The James Brady Story
1991as Sarah Brady
1991as Sarah Brady
Manhunter
1986as Reba McClane
1986as Reba McClane
The Ice Storm
1997as Elena Hood
1997as Elena Hood
Saturday Night Live
1975as Self - Host
1975as Self - Host
Nixon
1995as Pat Nixon
1995as Pat Nixon
Luck
2011as Claire Lachay
2011as Claire Lachay
Trumbo
2007as Self
2007as Self
The Contender
2000as Laine Hanson
2000as Laine Hanson
Tucker: The Man and His Dream
1988as Vera
1988as Vera
The Crucible
1996as Elizabeth Proctor
1996as Elizabeth Proctor
Off the Map
2003as Arlene
2003as Arlene
The Family
2016as Claire Warren
2016as Claire Warren
Off the Map
2003as Arlene
2003as Arlene
The Bourne Legacy
2012as Pamela Landy
2012as Pamela Landy
Death Race
2008as Warden Hennessey
2008as Warden Hennessey
The Upside of Anger
2005as Terry Wolfmeyer
2005as Terry Wolfmeyer
A Wedding
1978as Extra (uncredited)
1978as Extra (uncredited)
Lisey's Story
2021as Amanda Debusher
2021as Amanda Debusher
Peggy Sue Got Married
1986as Maddy Nagle
1986as Maddy Nagle
Bonneville
2006as Carol Brimm
2006as Carol Brimm
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003as Self
2003as Self
Ethan Frome
1993as Zenobia Zeeman Frome
1993as Zenobia Zeeman Frome
In Country
1989as Irene
1989as Irene
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988as Self
1988as Self
A Good Marriage
2014as Darcy Anderson
2014as Darcy Anderson
Compromising Positions
1985as Mary Alice Mahoney
1985as Mary Alice Mahoney
Mad Love
1995as Margaret Roberts
1995as Margaret Roberts
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List
2005as Self - Guest
2005as Self - Guest
The View
1997as Self
1997as Self