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Joan Allen

Bio: Joan Allen (born August 20, 1956) is an American actress. She worked in theatre, television and film during her early career, and achieved recognition for her Broadway debut in Burn This, winning a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play in 1989
Born: Mon, Aug 20 1956
Birthplace: Rochelle, Illinois, USA
Joan Allen is 68 years old
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Poster of Arthur Miller: Writer
Arthur Miller: Writer
Joan Allen was
61 in Arthur Miller: Writer
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Dec 08 2017
Poster of Making “Room”
Making “Room”
Joan Allen was
59 in Making “Room”
as 'Self / Nancy'.
Tue, Mar 01 2016
Poster of Room
Room
Joan Allen was
59 in Room
as 'Nancy'.
Fri, Oct 16 2015
Poster of Rickover: The Birth of Nuclear Power
Rickover: The Birth of Nuclear Power
Joan Allen was
58 in Rickover: The Birth of Nuclear Power
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Wed, Dec 10 2014
Poster of A Good Marriage
A Good Marriage
Joan Allen was
58 in A Good Marriage
as 'Darcy Anderson'.
Fri, Oct 03 2014
Poster of The Bourne Legacy
The Bourne Legacy
Joan Allen was
55 in The Bourne Legacy
as 'Pamela Landy'.
Wed, Aug 08 2012
Poster of Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides
Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides
Joan Allen was
54 in Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 12 2011
Poster of Kitten's First Full Moon
Kitten's First Full Moon
Joan Allen was
54 in Kitten's First Full Moon
Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of Make No Little Plans: Daniel Burnham and the American City
Make No Little Plans: Daniel Burnham and the American City
Joan Allen was
53 in Make No Little Plans: Daniel Burnham and the American City
as 'Narrator'.
Mon, Apr 26 2010
Poster of Georgia O'Keeffe
Georgia O'Keeffe
Joan Allen was
53 in Georgia O'Keeffe
as 'Georgia O'Keeffe'.
Sat, Sep 19 2009
Poster of Hachi: A Dog's Tale
Hachi: A Dog's Tale
Joan Allen was
52 in Hachi: A Dog's Tale
as 'Cate Wilson'.
Mon, Jun 08 2009
Poster of Death Race
Death Race
Joan Allen was
52 in Death Race
as 'Warden Hennessey'.
Fri, Aug 22 2008
Poster of Trumbo
Trumbo
Joan Allen was
51 in Trumbo
as 'Self'.
Mon, Sep 10 2007
Poster of The Bourne Ultimatum
The Bourne Ultimatum
Joan Allen was
50 in The Bourne Ultimatum
as 'Pamela Landy'.
Fri, Aug 03 2007
Poster of The Rape of Europa
The Rape of Europa
Joan Allen was
50 in The Rape of Europa
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Sat, Mar 17 2007
Poster of Bonneville
Bonneville
Joan Allen was
50 in Bonneville
as 'Carol Brimm'.
Mon, Sep 11 2006
Poster of The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
Joan Allen was
49 in The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
as 'Heidi Holland (segment "The Heidi Chronicles")'.
Tue, May 02 2006
Poster of I Could Do That! Esther Morris Gets Women the Vote
I Could Do That! Esther Morris Gets Women the Vote
Joan Allen was
49 in I Could Do That! Esther Morris Gets Women the Vote
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Yes
Yes
Joan Allen was
48 in Yes
as 'She'.
Fri, Aug 05 2005
Poster of The Upside of Anger
The Upside of Anger
Joan Allen was
48 in The Upside of Anger
as 'Terry Wolfmeyer'.
Fri, Mar 11 2005
Poster of The Bourne Supremacy
The Bourne Supremacy
Joan Allen was
47 in The Bourne Supremacy
as 'Pamela Landy'.
Fri, Jul 23 2004
Poster of The Notebook
The Notebook
Joan Allen was
47 in The Notebook
as 'Anne Hamilton'.
Fri, Jun 25 2004
Poster of Off the Map
Off the Map
Joan Allen was
47 in Off the Map
as 'Arlene'.
Fri, Sep 05 2003
Poster of Inside 'Manhunter'
Inside 'Manhunter'
Joan Allen was
44 in Inside 'Manhunter'
as 'Herself'.
Tue, Feb 13 2001
Poster of The Contender
The Contender
Joan Allen was
44 in The Contender
as 'Laine Hanson'.
Fri, Oct 13 2000
Poster of When the Sky Falls
When the Sky Falls
Joan Allen was
43 in When the Sky Falls
as 'Sinead Hamilton'.
Mon, Jun 26 2000
Poster of It's the Rage
It's the Rage
Joan Allen was
43 in It's the Rage
as 'Helen Harding'.
Sat, Sep 11 1999
Poster of Pleasantville
Pleasantville
Joan Allen was
42 in Pleasantville
as 'Betty Parker'.
Thu, Sep 17 1998
Poster of Face/Off
Face/Off
Joan Allen was
40 in Face/Off
as 'Eve Archer'.
Fri, Jun 27 1997
Poster of The Ice Storm
The Ice Storm
Joan Allen was
40 in The Ice Storm
as 'Elena Hood'.
Wed, Feb 05 1997
Poster of The Crucible
The Crucible
Joan Allen was
40 in The Crucible
as 'Elizabeth Proctor'.
Wed, Nov 27 1996
Poster of Nixon
Nixon
Joan Allen was
39 in Nixon
as 'Pat Nixon'.
Fri, Dec 22 1995
Poster of Mad Love
Mad Love
Joan Allen was
38 in Mad Love
as 'Margaret Roberts'.
Fri, May 26 1995
Poster of Josh and S.A.M.
Josh and S.A.M.
Joan Allen was
37 in Josh and S.A.M.
as 'Caroline Whitney'.
Wed, Nov 24 1993
Poster of Searching for Bobby Fischer
Searching for Bobby Fischer
Joan Allen was
36 in Searching for Bobby Fischer
as 'Bonnie Waitzkin'.
Fri, Aug 13 1993
Poster of Ethan Frome
Ethan Frome
Joan Allen was
36 in Ethan Frome
as 'Zenobia Zeeman Frome'.
Fri, Mar 12 1993
Poster of Without Warning: The James Brady Story
Without Warning: The James Brady Story
Joan Allen was
34 in Without Warning: The James Brady Story
as 'Sarah Brady'.
Sun, Jun 16 1991
Poster of In Country
In Country
Joan Allen was
33 in In Country
as 'Irene'.
Fri, Sep 15 1989
Poster of Tucker: The Man and His Dream
Tucker: The Man and His Dream
Joan Allen was
31 in Tucker: The Man and His Dream
as 'Vera'.
Fri, Aug 12 1988
Poster of The Room Upstairs
The Room Upstairs
Joan Allen was
30 in The Room Upstairs
as 'Ellie'.
Sat, Jan 31 1987
Poster of All My Sons
All My Sons
Joan Allen was
30 in All My Sons
as 'Ann Deever'.
Mon, Jan 19 1987
Poster of Peggy Sue Got Married
Peggy Sue Got Married
Joan Allen was
30 in Peggy Sue Got Married
as 'Maddy Nagle'.
Fri, Oct 10 1986
Poster of Manhunter
Manhunter
Joan Allen was
29 in Manhunter
as 'Reba McClane'.
Thu, Aug 14 1986
Poster of Compromising Positions
Compromising Positions
Joan Allen was
29 in Compromising Positions
as 'Mary Alice Mahoney'.
Fri, Aug 30 1985
Poster of A Wedding
A Wedding
Joan Allen was
22 in A Wedding
as 'Extra (uncredited)'.
Tue, Aug 29 1978

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Zero Day
Zero Day
Joan Allen will be
68+ in Zero Day
as 'Sheila Mullen'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 20 2025
Poster of Lisey's Story
Lisey's Story
Joan Allen was
64+ in Lisey's Story
as 'Amanda Debusher'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 04 2021
Poster of Stars in the House
Stars in the House
Joan Allen was
63+ in Stars in the House
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 16 2020
Poster of The Family
The Family
Joan Allen was
59+ in The Family
as 'Claire Warren'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 03 2016
Poster of Luck
Luck
Joan Allen was
55+ in Luck
as 'Claire Lachay'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 29 2012
Poster of The Killing
The Killing
Joan Allen was
54+ in The Killing
as 'Margaret O'Neal'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 03 2011
Poster of Elvis Mitchell: Under the Influence
Elvis Mitchell: Under the Influence
Joan Allen was
51+ in Elvis Mitchell: Under the Influence
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 07 2008
Poster of Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List
Joan Allen was
48+ in Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 03 2005
Poster of The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Joan Allen was
47+ in The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 2003
Poster of The Mists of Avalon
The Mists of Avalon
Joan Allen was
44+ in The Mists of Avalon
as 'Morgause'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 14 2001
Poster of Teen Choice Awards
Teen Choice Awards
Joan Allen was
42+ in Teen Choice Awards
as 'Self - Nominee'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 01 1999
Poster of The View
The View
Joan Allen was
40+ in The View
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of Frasier
Frasier
Joan Allen was
37+ in Frasier
as 'Lydia (voice)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1993
Poster of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Joan Allen was
35+ in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
First Air Date
Mon, May 25 1992
Poster of LIVE with Kelly and Mark
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Joan Allen was
32+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Joan Allen was
29+ in The Twilight Zone
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1985
Poster of Evergreen
Evergreen
Joan Allen was
28+ in Evergreen
as 'Iris Friedman'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 24 1985
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Joan Allen was
19+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Joan Allen was
0+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of Today
Today
Joan Allen was
0+ in Today
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 14 1952
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Joan Allen was
0+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
as 'Ellie'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951