Joan Cusack

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Joan Cusack born?October 11, 1962
2. Where was Joan Cusack born?New York City, New York, USA
3. What is the notable television roles?Saturday Night Live (1985-1986), Shameless (2011-2021)

Character Actress: An actress primarily known for playing distinctive, often eccentric, supporting roles rather than leading ones.
Comedic Timing: The skill of delivering jokes or humorous lines at precisely the right moment for maximum effect.
Neurotic: Characterized by excessive anxiety, worry, or obsessive behavior, often in a way that is perceived as humorous or endearing.
Academy Award Nomination: Recognition by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for outstanding achievement in film.