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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)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 2017
Poster of Making “Room”
Making “Room”
Joan Allen was 59 in Making “Room” as 'Self / Nancy'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 01 2016
Poster of Room
Room
Joan Allen was 59 in Room as 'Nancy'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 10 2014
Poster of A Good Marriage
A Good Marriage
Joan Allen was 58 in A Good Marriage as 'Darcy Anderson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 2014
Poster of The Bourne Legacy
The Bourne Legacy
Joan Allen was 55 in The Bourne Legacy as 'Pamela Landy'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 26 2010
Poster of Georgia O'Keeffe
Georgia O'Keeffe
Joan Allen was 53 in Georgia O'Keeffe as 'Georgia O'Keeffe'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 08 2009
Poster of Death Race
Death Race
Joan Allen was 52 in Death Race as 'Warden Hennessey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 22 2008
Poster of The Light and the Dark: The Making of 'Face/Off'
The Light and the Dark: The Making of 'Face/Off'
Joan Allen was 51 in The Light and the Dark: The Making of 'Face/Off' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 11 2007
Poster of Trumbo
Trumbo
Joan Allen was 51 in Trumbo as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 10 2007
Poster of The Bourne Ultimatum
The Bourne Ultimatum
Joan Allen was 50 in The Bourne Ultimatum as 'Pamela Landy'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 17 2007
Poster of Bonneville
Bonneville
Joan Allen was 50 in Bonneville as 'Carol Brimm'.
Movie Released: 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")'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Yes
Yes
Joan Allen was 48 in Yes as 'She'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 11 2005
Poster of The Bourne Supremacy
The Bourne Supremacy
Joan Allen was 47 in The Bourne Supremacy as 'Pamela Landy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 23 2004
Poster of The Notebook
The Notebook
Joan Allen was 47 in The Notebook as 'Anne Hamilton'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 25 2004
Poster of Off the Map
Off the Map
Joan Allen was 47 in Off the Map as 'Arlene'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 05 2003
Poster of Inside 'Manhunter'
Inside 'Manhunter'
Joan Allen was 44 in Inside 'Manhunter' as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 13 2001
Poster of The Contender
The Contender
Joan Allen was 44 in The Contender as 'Laine Hanson'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 11 1999
Poster of Pleasantville
Pleasantville
Joan Allen was 42 in Pleasantville as 'Betty Parker'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 17 1998
Poster of The Ice Storm
The Ice Storm
Joan Allen was 41 in The Ice Storm as 'Elena Hood'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 27 1997
Poster of Face/Off
Face/Off
Joan Allen was 40 in Face/Off as 'Eve Archer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 27 1997
Poster of The Crucible
The Crucible
Joan Allen was 40 in The Crucible as 'Elizabeth Proctor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 27 1996
Poster of Nixon
Nixon
Joan Allen was 39 in Nixon as 'Pat Nixon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1995
Poster of Mad Love
Mad Love
Joan Allen was 38 in Mad Love as 'Margaret Roberts'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 13 1993
Poster of Ethan Frome
Ethan Frome
Joan Allen was 36 in Ethan Frome as 'Zenobia Zeeman Frome'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 16 1991
Poster of In Country
In Country
Joan Allen was 33 in In Country as 'Irene'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 12 1988
Poster of The Room Upstairs
The Room Upstairs
Joan Allen was 30 in The Room Upstairs as 'Ellie'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 31 1987
Poster of All My Sons
All My Sons
Joan Allen was 30 in All My Sons as 'Ann Deever'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1986
Poster of Manhunter
Manhunter
Joan Allen was 29 in Manhunter as 'Reba McClane'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 14 1986
Poster of Compromising Positions
Compromising Positions
Joan Allen was 29 in Compromising Positions as 'Mary Alice Mahoney'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1985
Poster of A Wedding
A Wedding
Joan Allen was 22 in A Wedding as 'Extra (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: 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 was 68+ in Zero Day as 'Sheila Mullen'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 16 2020
Poster of The Family
The Family
Joan Allen was 59+ in The Family as 'Claire Warren'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 03 2016
Poster of Luck
Luck
Joan Allen was 55+ in Luck as 'Claire Lachay'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 29 2012
Poster of The Killing
The Killing
Joan Allen was 54+ in The Killing as 'Margaret O'Neal'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 01 1999
Poster of The View
The View
Joan Allen was 40+ in The View as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of Frasier
Frasier
Joan Allen was 37+ in Frasier as 'Lydia (voice)'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Joan Allen was 29+ in The Twilight Zone
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1985
Poster of Evergreen
Evergreen
Joan Allen was 28+ in Evergreen as 'Iris Friedman'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Joan Allen was 0+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of Today
Today
Joan Allen was 0+ in Today as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951