Joan Allen
Actor
Born August 20, 1956 in Rochelle, Illinois, United States (70 years old)
Theatre
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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Career Trajectory
Joan Allen began her professional career in Chicago's vibrant theatre scene in the late 1970s, quickly establishing herself as a fearless and intellectually rigorous performer through her work with Steppenwolf Theatre Company. She has sustained a remarkable dual career across stage, film, and television, bringing the same psychological acuity and emotional precision to Broadway productions and film roles that have earned her three Academy Award nominations. Her commitment to theatre has remained unwavering throughout her prominence in cinema, making her one of the rare American actresses who has maintained equal artistic credibility in both mediums.
At a Glance
- Voice
- Actor
- Nationality
- United States
- Born
- 1956 · Rochelle, Illinois, United States
Training & Education
Eastern Illinois University
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