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Joan Allen (born August 20, 1956) is an American actress. She began her career with the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in 1977, won the 1984 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play for And a Nightingale Sang, and won the 1988 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for her Broadway debut in Burn This. She is also a three-time Academy Award nominee, receiving Best Supporting Actress nominations for Nixon (1995) and The Crucible (1996), and a Best Actress nomination for The Contender (2000).
Joan Allen | |
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 Allen at the 2000 Toronto International Film Festival | |
| Born | August 20, 1956 Rochelle, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Eastern Illinois University Northern Illinois University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
Allen's other film roles include Manhunter (1986), Peggy Sue Got Married (1986), Tucker: The Man and His Dream (1988), Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993), The Ice Storm (1997), Face/Off (1997), Pleasantville (1998), The Bourne Supremacy (2004), The Upside of Anger (2005), The Bourne Ultimatum (2007), Death Race (2008), and The Bourne Legacy (2012). She won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress for the 2015 film Room. She has also starred in the Broadway plays The Heidi Chronicles (1988), Impressionism (2009), and The Waverly Gallery (2018).
Early life and education
Allen, the youngest of four children, was born in Rochelle, Illinois, the daughter of Dorothea Marie (née Wirth), a homemaker, and James Jefferson Allen, a gas station owner.[1][2] She has an older brother, David, and two older sisters, Mary and Lynn.[3] Allen attended Rochelle Township High School, and was voted most likely to succeed.[citation needed] She first attended Eastern Illinois University, performing in a few plays with John Malkovich, who was also a student, and then Northern Illinois University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theater.
Career
Allen began her performing career as a stage actress and on television before making her film debut in the movie, Compromising Positions (1985). She became a member of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company ensemble in 1977 when John Malkovich asked her to join.[4] She's been a member ever since. In 1984, she won a Clarence Derwent Award for her portrayal of Hellen Stott in And a Nightingale Sang.[citation needed] Allen's work with Steppenwolf has included productions of Three Sisters, Waiting For The Parade, Love Letters, The Marriage of Bette and Boo, and The Wheel. In 1989, Allen won a Tony Award for her Broadway debut performance in Burn This opposite Malkovich.[5][6] She also starred in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play The Heidi Chronicles, with Boyd Gaines at the Plymouth Theatre.[7] The show was met with critical praise, receiving six Tony Award nominations and winning Best Play. Allen received her second Tony Award nomination for her performance.[6]
She received Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress for her roles as Pat Nixon in Nixon (1995) and as Elizabeth Proctor, a woman accused of witchcraft, in The Crucible (1996). She was also nominated for Best Actress for her role in The Contender (2000), in which she played a politician who becomes the object of scandal.[citation needed]
She had starring roles in the drama The Ice Storm, directed by Ang Lee, and the action thriller Face/Off, directed by John Woo, both released in 1997, as well as in the comedy-drama Pleasantville (1998).
In 2001, Allen starred in the mini-series The Mists of Avalon on TNT and earned an Primetime Emmy Award nomination[8] for the role.[citation needed] She also starred as Rachel McAdams mother in the 2004 movie The Notebook. In 2005, she received many positive notices[citation needed] for her leading role in the comedy/drama The Upside of Anger, in which she played an alcoholic housewife.
She played CIA Department Director Pamela Landy in The Bourne Supremacy, The Bourne Ultimatum and The Bourne Legacy. Allen appeared in Death Race, playing a prison warden.[9]
In 2009, Allen starred as Georgia O'Keeffe in Lifetime Television's 2009 biopic chronicling the artist's life. Allen returned to Broadway after a twenty-year absence in March 2009, when she played the role of Katherine Keenan in Michael Jacobs' play Impressionism opposite Jeremy Irons at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.[10][6] The play was met with mixed reviews from critics. The New Yorker wrote the play "is as awkward as it is sublime", noting its "brazen sweetness" and "openhearted humor".
Allen voiced the character Delphine in Bethesda Softworks' 2011 video game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. She also lent her voice talents in the Thomas Nelson audio Bible production known as The Word of Promise. In this dramatized audio, Allen played the character of Deborah. The project also featured a large ensemble of well known Hollywood actors including Jim Caviezel, Lou Gossett Jr., John Rhys-Davies, Jon Voight, Gary Sinise, Christopher McDonald, Marisa Tomei and John Schneider.[11][12]
In 2015, Allen signed for the leading role in the ABC drama series The Family, playing the role of villainous and manipulative mayor and matriarch of her family.[13]
After a nine-year absence from Broadway, Allen played Ellen Fine in the critically acclaimed Broadway premiere production of the Kenneth Lonergan play The Waverly Gallery in 2018, alongside Elaine May, Lucas Hedges, and Michael Cera at the John Golden Theatre.[6]
After a five-year break from acting in movies and television, she co-starred with Julianne Moore, Clive Owen, and Jennifer Jason Leigh in Lisey's Story, the 2021 Apple TV miniseries adapted by Stephen King from his own novel.[14] It was Allen's second King adaptation after playing the lead role in the 2014 movie, A Good Marriage.[15]
Personal life
In 1990, Allen married actor Peter Friedman. They divorced in 2002 and have one daughter, Sadie, born in February 1994.[16]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Compromising Positions | Mary Alice Mahoney | |
| 1986 | Manhunter | Reba McClane | |
| 1986 | Zeisters | Lala | |
| 1986 | Peggy Sue Got Married | Maddy Nagle | |
| 1988 | Tucker: The Man and His Dream | Vera Tucker | |
| 1989 | In Country | Irene | |
| 1993 | Ethan Frome | Zeena Frome | |
| 1993 | Searching for Bobby Fischer | Bonnie Waitzkin | |
| 1993 | Josh and S.A.M. | Caroline Whitney | |
| 1995 | Mad Love | Margaret Roberts | |
| 1995 | Nixon | Pat Nixon | Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress Kansas City Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actress Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress Society of Texas Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress Nominated—Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress Nominated—BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role Nominated—New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actress Nominated—Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Nominated—Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role |
| 1996 | The Crucible | Elizabeth Proctor | Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress Empire Award for Best Actress Southeastern Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress Nominated—Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress Nominated—Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress Nominated—Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress Nominated—Florida Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actress Nominated—Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture Nominated—Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture |
| 1997 | The Ice Storm | Elena Hood | Nominated—Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress Nominated—London Film Critics Circle Award for Actress of the Year Nominated—Satellite Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama |
| 1997 | Face/Off | Dr. Eve Archer | Nominated—Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actress – Action/Adventure Nominated—Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| 1998 | Pleasantville | Betty Parker | Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actress Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress Southeastern Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress Nominated—Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress Nominated—Teen Choice Award for Funniest Scene |
| 1999 | All The Rage | Helen | |
| 2000 | When the Sky Falls | Sinead Hamilton | |
| 2000 | The Contender | Senator Laine Billings Hanson | Critics' Choice Alan J. Pakula Award (shared) Nominated—Academy Award for Best Actress Nominated—Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actress – Drama Nominated—Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress Nominated—Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama Nominated—Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress Nominated—Independent Spirit Award for Best Lead Female Nominated—Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress Nominated—Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress Nominated—Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress Nominated—Satellite Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama Nominated—Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role |
| 2003 | Off the Map | Arlene Groden | |
| 2004 | The Notebook | Ann Hamilton | |
| 2004 | The Bourne Supremacy | CIA Dep. Dir. Pamela Landy | |
| 2004 | Yes | She | Seattle International Film Festival Award for Best Actress Nominated—British Independent Film Award for Best Actress |
| 2005 | The Upside of Anger | Terry Ann Wolfmeyer | Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress Iowa Film Critics Award for Best Actress San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress Nominated—Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress Nominated—Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress Nominated—London Film Critics Circle Award for Actress of the Year Nominated—Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress Nominated—Satellite Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy Nominated—Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress |
| 2006 | Bonneville | Carol | |
| 2007 | The Bourne Ultimatum | CIA Dep. Dir. Pamela Landy | |
| 2008 | Death Race | Prison Warden Claire Hennessey | Nominated—Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| 2009 | Hachi: A Dog's Tale | Kate Wilson | |
| 2012 | The Bourne Legacy | CIA Dep. Dir. Pamela Landy | Cameo |
| 2014 | A Good Marriage | Darcy Anderson | |
| 2015 | Room | Nancy Newsome | Canadian Screen Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role Nominated—Indiana Film Journalists Association Award for Best Supporting Actress |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Say Goodnight, Gracie | Ginny | Television movie |
| 1985 | Evergreen | Iris Friedman | Miniseries; 2 episodes |
| 1987 | All My Sons | Ann Deever | Television movie |
| 1987 | The Room Upstairs | Ellie | Television movie |
| 1987 | The Twilight Zone | Sally Dobbs | Episode: "Joy Ride/Shelter Skelter/Private Channel" |
| 1991 | Without Warning: The James Brady Story | Sarah Brady | Television movie |
| 1996 | Frasier | Lydia (voice) | Episode: "High Crane Drifter" |
| 1998 | Saturday Night Live | Herself (host) | Episode: "Joan Allen/Jewel" |
| 2001 | The Mists of Avalon | Morgause | Miniseries; 2 episodes Nominated—Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie |
| 2009 | Georgia O'Keeffe | Georgia O'Keeffe | Television movie Nominated—Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film Nominated—Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie Nominated—Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie Nominated—Producers Guild of America Award for Outstanding Producer of Long-Form Television Nominated—Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie |
| 2012 | Luck | Claire Lachay | 6 episodes |
| 2014 | The Killing | Colonel Margaret Rayne | 6 episodes; credited as special guest star |
| 2016 | The Family | Claire Warren | 12 episodes |
| 2021 | Lisey's Story | Amanda Debusher | Miniseries; 8 episodes |
Audio plays
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2009 | The Word of Promise Audio Bible | Deborah (voice) |
Audiobooks
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2008 | The Almost Moon | Deborah (voice) | By Alice Sebold |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim[17] | Delphine (voice) |
References
- Kolson, Ann (19 March 1989). "Two Bright Lights On Broadway Pauline Collins And Joan Allen Took Roundabout Routes To The N.Y. Stage. Their Reviews Have Made The Journeys Worthwhile". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 10 December 2007.
- Weinraub, Bernard (27 December 1995). "Finding Warmth In a Shy First Lady". The New York Times. Retrieved 10 December 2007.
- "Joan Allen". Yahoo! Movies. 2007. Retrieved 10 August 2007.
- "In Step With: Joan Allen". Parade Magazine. June 19, 2005.
- "Member Profiles: Joan Allen". Steppenwolf Ensemble. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2008-12-05.
- "Joan Allen Theatre Credits, News, Bio and Photos". Broadway World.
- "1989 Tony Awards". Broadway World.
- Joan Allen Emmy Nominated
- Rickey, Joe (10 August 2007). "Joan Allen in 'Death Race'". World of KJ. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved 10 August 2007.
- Sontag, Deborah (4 March 2009). "Enter the Anti-Diva, Stage Right". The New York Times. Retrieved 14 March 2009.
- "The Word of Promise: Cast". Archived from the original on October 29, 2014.
- Groves, Martha (November 16, 2009). "BELIEFS : Stars lined up for elaborate audio Bible : Michael York, Jason Alexander and many others gave voice to a 79-CD reading of Old and New Testaments". Los Angeles Times.
- Lesley Goldberg (26 February 2015). "Oscar Nominee Joan Allen to Star in ABC's Jenna Bans Drama – The Hollywood Reporter". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
- Andreeva, Nellie (2019-11-20). "Joan Allen Joins Julianne Moore & Clive Owen In Apple Limited Series 'Lisey's Story'". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-09-04.
- "'Stephen King's A Good Marriage': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. 2014-10-02. Retrieved 2021-09-04.
- Hegberg, Carol (11 April 2005). "With three new movies Rochelle native Joan Allen is making her mark". The Daily Chronicle. Retrieved 10 August 2007.[permanent dead link]
- http://www.gamefront.com/the-spectacular-skyrim-voice-cast-includes-joan-allen/%5B%5D
External links
- Joan Allen at AllMovie
- Joan Allen at IMDb
- Joan Allen at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
- Joan Allen at the Internet Broadway Database
- Joan Allen at the Internet Off-Broadway Database
- Works by or about Joan Allen in libraries (WorldCat catalog)
- Joan Allen collected news and commentary at The New York Times
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