Ann Cusack

Biography

Ann Cusack (pronunciation Q-zack) is an American TV & movie actress & singer. She is the sister of popular Cusacks Joan Cusack and John Cusack

Family

Parents

Ann Cusack was born in Manhattan, New York on 22nd May 1961 to Dick Cusack(Father) a Hollywood actor, humorist, writer, producer, and a ww2 veteran & Nancy Cusack(mother)- a mathematics teacher. She was raised in Evanston Illinois

[Ann Cusack Family: Father(Richard), Mother(Nancy), sisters(Joan,Susie) & Brothers(bill, John)]

Siblings

She is one of the 5 children of her parents. 

1. Ann Cusack (born May 22, 1961)
2. Joan Cusack (born October 11, 1962)
3. William "Bill" Cusack (born 1964)
4. John Cusack (born June 28, 1966)
5. Susie Cusack (born May 22, 1971)

Interesting Facts

• Ethnicity & Religion: Her family is Irish Catholic.
• She is the eldest of her siblings.
• Blues Adjacent: She is part of the blues band named- Blues Adjacent along with Thomas Silcott, Andy Comeau, Bob Tomer, Steve Dubin, Otis Roper, Richard Faungo, Paul Costa. She is the lead singer of the band.
• She has appeared in many of her brother John's movies.
• Political inclination: She is critical of the US president of Donald Trump & supported his impeachment. She supported Bernie Sanders in the 2016 presidential elections.
• Versatile actress: Ann has worked in cable, drama, independent films, network, sitcom, web episodes among other formats.
• Jennifer Anniston and Ann Cusack: Ann and Friends actress Jennifer Anniston have been compared for their looks by the fans for there is slight facial resemblance.
• She does not drink or smoke.

Philanthropy- Activism

• Charity & Non-profit work: Ann supports organizations including- 'Working Classroom', 'Piven Theatre workshop', North Suburban peace initiative', 'One Voice', 'The creative coalition', 'sunshine kids' (Helps kids with cancer), 'The off the street club', 'Amnesty International'.
• Save 'Sesame Street': She signed the petition to save 'Sesame Street' from the budget kills which would end federal funding of arts & public broadcasting.
• Opposed Muslim immigration ban: She opposed ban attempts by the Donald Trump Govt. on immigrants from Muslim countries.
• Dodd-Frank Act: She defended the Dodd-Frank Act and opposed repealing attempts by the Govt.
• Women's March: She supported Women's march which was held in opposition to Donald Trump Govt.
• LGBT supporter: She supports LBT cause and advocates Gun control in the United States
• Global warming awareness movement: She supports raising awareness about global warming. Has been involved with the movement for a long time.
• Animal Rights advocate: She is an animal rights advocate, she supports animal rescuing.
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Career

Ann's acting career started with the movie A League of Their Own(1992). 

She was suggested for the role of Sub Girl in Tank Girl (1995) by Lori Petty, who had previously worked with Ann in A League of Their Own(1992) and appreciated her role.

Filmography

Movies

TV Series

Short movies

Awards

Quotes

• Why is Terrible Trump still in office?
• Great journalism doesn't get air time. They have to have great ratings and make money for the network.
• How can anyone say there isn't global warming? Step outside.
• Why are Saudi Arabian men so afraid of their women having basic human rights?
• Negativity is spiritual suicide.
• Tell the world what you intend to do, but first, show it.
• Knowledge is not just information but also the organizing and intelligence of how it is directed through practical plans of action.

News and Updates

• First Annual Cherry Blossom Festival: She attended the Cherry Blossom Festival held in Pasadena, California. Anthony Begonia, Dom Magwili, Rob Fukuzaki, and Rodney Kageyama shared the screen with Ann.

References

1. Ann Cusack wiki
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