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What Is Joan Cusack’s Net Worth?
Joan Cusack, an American actress, has amassed a net worth of $20 million. She began her acting career in 1980, starring in “Cutting Loose” and “My Bodyguard.” Cusack has appeared in over 80 films and television series such as “Working Girl,” “In & Out,” “Runaway Bride,” “School of Rock,” “Saturday Night Live,” “What About Joan?,” and “Shameless.”
Cusack is also known for her voice acting work, having lent her voice to “Toy Story 2,” “Toy Story 3,” “Toy Story 4,” “Chicken Little,” “Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil,” “Arthur Christmas,” “Klaus,” “Peep and the Big Wide World,” and “The Stinky & Dirty Show.”
Early Life and Family
Joan Cusack was born on October 11, 1962, in New York City. Her parents were Ann and Dick Cusack. Ann was a math teacher and political activist, while Dick was an actor and documentary filmmaker. Joan grew up in Evanston, Illinois, with four siblings: John, Ann, Susie, and Bill. Her brother John has co-starred with her in several films.
Joan attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she earned an English degree in 1984.
Joan Cusack’s Career Highlights
Joan Cusack made her big screen debut in 1980 and appeared in films such as “Class” (1983), “Sixteen Candles” (1984), and “Grandview, U.S.A.” (1984). In 1985, she joined the cast of “Saturday Night Live” and appeared in 17 episodes. Cusack began working steadily in films again, taking roles in “The Allnighter” (1987), “Broadcast News” (1987), “Married to the Mob” (1988), and “Working Girl” (1989), which earned her first Academy Award nomination.
In the ’90s, she appeared in 18 films, including “Grosse Pointe Blank” (1997), and voiced Jessie in the Pixar film “Toy Story 2” (1999). She reprised her role in “Toy Story 3” (2010) and “Toy Story 4” (2019), both of which were box office hits. In the 2000s, Cusack appeared in “High Fidelity” (2000), “School of Rock” (2003), and “Confessions of a Shopaholic” (2009).
From 2011 to 2015, she played Sheila Jackson on 44 episodes of the Showtime series “Shameless,” which earned her several Primetime Emmy nominations and one win. In recent years, Joan has appeared in the films “Instant Family” (2018) and “Let It Snow” (2019) as well as the Amazon Prime Video series “Homecoming” (2020).
Joan Cusack’s Marriage and Business Ventures
Joan Cusack married attorney Richard Burke in 1993, and they have two sons together. Burke has held various high-profile positions, including President of Apartments.com and currently serves as the President & CEO of immigration technology and employment platform Envoy Global.
In 2011, Cusack opened a gift shop in Old Town, Chicago, called Judy Maxwell Home. The name of the shop was inspired by Cusack’s favorite movie, “What’s Up Doc?,” in which Barbra Streisand played a character named Judy Maxwell.
Joan Cusack’s Awards and Accolades
Joan Cusack has been nominated for two Academy Awards and one Golden Globe for her supporting roles in “Working Girl” and “In & Out.” She won a Primetime Emmy for her guest appearance in “Shameless” and received several nominations for the same series. Cusack has won three American Comedy Awards and a Blockbuster Entertainment Award for her comedic performances in films such as “Runaway Bride.” She was inducted into the Online Film & Television Association Hall of Fame in 2015 and won a Chlotrudis Award, a Broadcast Film Critics Association Award, a Satellite Award, and an Annie Award for her various acting roles throughout her career.
Joan Cusack and Richard Burke’s Real Estate Ventures in Chicago
In 2007, Joan Cusack and Richard Burke paid $5.3 million for an 8,000 square foot home in the Gold Coast area of Chicago. The mansion boasts six bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, a library, seven fireplaces, and an indoor swimming pool. Prior to purchasing their lavish abode, Cusack and Burke sold their previous residence in the Ravenswood area of Chicago for $4.66 million. The seven-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home was bought for $905,000 in 1998.
