Joanna Cassidy, a film and television actress, can simply be described as exceptional. The Scottish-Irish actress is not only known for her acting skills but also for her charismatic personality. The famous actress made her film debut with the movie The Laughing Policeman but her role as Zhora Salomé in Blade Runner brought her into the limelight.
Joanna Cassidy’s other film credits include Under Fire, Where the Heart Lies, The Fourth Protocol, The Package, Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Death, Strange Mom Outside, Ghosts of Mars, and Vampire in Brooklyn. She also appeared on Six Feet Under – a television series where she played the character of Margaret Chenowith from 2001 to 2005. Joanna then joined the ABC series Evidence as Joan Hunt from 2011 to 2013. The famed actress has also won several prestigious awards and nominations for her work in the entertainment field.
Bio & Age
The actress was born as Joanna Virginia Caskey on August 2, 1945, in Haddonfield, New Jersey, to Joe and Virginia Caskey. Joanna got the inspiration to become an artist from her mother and grandfather, two accomplished artists. As a result, his formative years were filled with a plethora of artwork. His main artistic work was painting and sculpture.
At Syracuse University, Joanna Cassidy wanted to develop her talent as an artistic major, but her career path took a different turn when she started acting as a model, which eventually led to her acting career. . She worked as a model for several years until 1974, when a call to a well-known casting director, Joyce Selznick, changed her life. Joanna had a role in the film The Laughing Policeman which became the start of her journey to stardom as an actress. She persevered with hard work and dedication that is reflected in every role she plays. She’s had ample opportunity to showcase her natural talent with her roles in The Bank Hit, Holding andThe late show.
Joanna Cassidy has continuously worked hard which has led to her being featured on several TV shows including The Devlin Connection, Trapper John, MD, Taxi and Dallas. Her tireless dedication quickly yielded remarkable results, including critical acclaim in 1983 for her portrayal of JoJo White in Buffalo Bill, which also earned her Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.
Her fan base grew with her continued success and she won several awards, including winning the Jordi (considered a Spanish Oscar) for her role in Under Fire. Her role as Margaret Chenowith in Six Feet Under earned her an Emmy nomination and she won two Genie Awards for Best Comedic Performance by an Actor.
Joanna Cassidy has also appeared in Hollywood Wives, Fathers Revenge and Live From Dead, effectively increasing her status in the entertainment industry.
Despite her busy schedule, Joanna Cassidy creates time to make beautiful works of art and indulge her passion for photography. When she’s not working, she enjoys exercising and tending to her garden. Joanna is also involved with several charities and is currently working on a book which will add the author to her many job titles.
Family: Children, Spouse, Brothers and Sisters
Information about the actress’ siblings is limited but it is known that Joanna has a sister, Adele Casky, whom she grew up with. Her sister now goes by Adele Hessler, having changed her surname after her marriage.
Speaking of marriage, Joanna Cassidy’s only marriage began during her college years when she tied the nuptials with her then-boyfriend, Kennard C. Kobrin, a doctor. The two lovers married in 1964 and their union lasted almost 10 years. However, a divorce was eventually ended which was finalized in 1974.
Joanna’s marriage produced two children – a daughter named Naomi Kobrin, born December 18, 1964. Naomi soon became the sister of Daniel Kobrin, born December 29, 1970.
Joanna Cassidy’s net worth
Although her annual income has never been released, Joanna Cassidy’s net worth has been pegged at $5 million. Her fortune is thought to stem mainly from her acting career; Though her stint in modeling and commercials may earn her a few numbers of her net worth.
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