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Joan Allen

Acting

Born August 20, 1956 · Rochelle, Illinois, USA

Biography

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

Hachi: A Dog's Tale

2009as Cate Wilson

The Notebook

2004as Anne Hamilton

The Killing

2011as Margaret O'Neal

Frasier

1993as Lydia (voice)

The Bourne Ultimatum

2007as Pamela Landy

The Rape of Europa

2006as Narrator (voice)

Who Will Write Our History?

2018as Rachela Auerbach (voice)

The Bourne Supremacy

2004as Pamela Landy

Pleasantville

1998as Betty Parker

Arthur Miller: Writer

2017as Self (archive footage)

Face/Off

1997as Eve Archer

Searching for Bobby Fischer

1993as Bonnie Waitzkin

Without Warning: The James Brady Story

1991as Sarah Brady

Manhunter

1986as Reba McClane

Zero Day

2025as Sheila Mullen

The Ice Storm

1997as Elena Hood

Saturday Night Live

1975as Self - Host

Nixon

1995as Pat Nixon

Luck

2011as Claire Lachay

Trumbo

2007as Self

The Contender

2000as Laine Hanson

Tucker: The Man and His Dream

1988as Vera

The Crucible

1996as Elizabeth Proctor

Off the Map

2003as Arlene

The Family

2016as Claire Warren

The Bourne Legacy

2012as Pamela Landy

Death Race

2008as Warden Hennessey

The Upside of Anger

2005as Terry Wolfmeyer

A Wedding

1978as Extra (uncredited)

Peggy Sue Got Married

1986as Maddy Nagle

Lisey's Story

2021as Amanda Debusher

Bonneville

2006as Carol Brimm

Ethan Frome

1993as Zenobia Zeeman Frome

In Country

1989as Irene

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

1988as Self

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

2003as Self

A Good Marriage

2014as Darcy Anderson

Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List

2005as Self - Guest

Compromising Positions

1985as Mary Alice Mahoney

Mad Love

1995as Margaret Roberts

Georgia O'Keeffe

2009as Georgia O'Keeffe

The View

1997as Self