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Joan Allen

Joan Allen

Actor · born 20 August 1956 · Rochelle, Illinois, USA

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.

She has received three Academy Award nominations; she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for Nixon (1995) and The Crucible (1996), and for Best Actress for The Contender (2000).

Where to start: Room (2015).

As actor 48

TV shows 10

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Joan Allen movie?

By viewer score, Room (2015) at 8.0/10.

What are Joan Allen’s most popular movies?

The Notebook, Room, The Bourne Ultimatum.

How many movies has Joan Allen made?

48 films on TMDB, 48 as actor.

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