Joanna Cassidy

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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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 Joanna Cassidy born?August 2, 1945
2. Where was Joanna Cassidy born?New York City, New York, USA
3. When did Joanna Cassidy start acting?She began acting in 1973 after a career in modeling.
4. What is Joanna Cassidy best known for in science fiction?She is best known for playing Zhora Salome, a replicant, in the film Blade Runner.

Replicant: In the context of 'Blade Runner,' a bioengineered humanoid designed for labor or dangerous tasks, often indistinguishable from humans.
Golden Globe Award: Prestigious awards recognizing excellence in both film and television, presented annually by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
Primetime Emmy Award: Awards presented by the Television Academy to honor outstanding achievements in the American primetime television industry.
Saturn Award: Awards presented annually by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films for outstanding achievements in science fiction, fantasy, and horror.