Joan Cusack

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Characters played by Joan Cusack

Jessie — Toy Story 5 (2026)

Yodeling cowgirl toy with a traumatic past, fiercely loyal and energetic.

Jessie — Toy Story 3 (2010)

Yodeling cowgirl toy with a fear of abandonment and energetic personality.

Jessie — Toy Story 2 (1999)

A yodeling cowgirl toy who struggles with abandonment but finds a loving family.

Jessie (voice) — Toy Story 4 (2019)

Voice actor credit for Jessie.

Jane Bloomwood — Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009)

Jane is one of Rebecca’s parents and belongs to the family that follows her career and financial troubles. Rebecca’s parents eventually advise her to read her successful articles, showing their interest in her work. The summary gives no further individual actions for Jane, but establishes her connection to Rebecca’s family life.

Rosalie Mullins — The School of Rock (2003)

Rosalie is the principal of the Horace Green prep school who hires Dewey while believing he is Ned. She initially worries about his unusual teaching, but bonds with him over Stevie Nicks and admits her fears that strict leadership is distancing her from the students.

Abby Mallard — Chicken Little (2005)

Optimistic duck who becomes Chicken Little's love interest

Mrs. Krum — Klaus (2019)

Mrs. Krum is a senior member of the feuding Krum family and the parent of Olaf. She temporarily cooperates with the Ellingboe family to expose Jesper’s original motive, forge letters, and stop the growing Christmas tradition. She later joins the mob opposing the toys, before the family feud finally ends.

Dr. Burton — The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)

Dr. Burton is the psychiatrist who treats Charlie after his mental state collapses. In the hospital, Dr. Burton helps bring Charlie's repressed memories to the surface, revealing that Aunt Helen abused him in childhood. This treatment allows Charlie to understand the source of his flashbacks and begin recovery.

Debbie Jellinsky — Addams Family Values (1993)

Ruthless serial killer who marries Fester to murder him for his wealth.

Verushka the Witch — Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil (2011)

Jealous former classmate of Granny, mastermind behind the truffle recipe theft.

Cyn — Working Girl (1988)

Cyn is Tess's friend and provides practical support during Tess's attempt to present herself as a professional executive. She helps Tess with a makeover and the borrowed clothing, and Tess later calls Cyn from her new office at Trask Industries to announce her success.

Career Overview

Joan Cusack has 94 screen credits in a career dating back to 1971. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Toy Story with 4 titles. Signature works include Toy Story 5, Max & Ruby, Toy Story 3. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
94
Birth Date
1962-10-11
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q272946), public domain (CC0).