If you are a fan of movies, you have probably seen or heard of John Cusack and Joan Cusack. They are both successful actors who have starred in many films, some of them together. But are they related? The answer is yes, they are siblings. Here is everything you need to know about the Cusack family and their careers.
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Who Are John and Joan Cusack?
John Cusack and Joan Cusack are brothers and sisters who were born in Evanston, Illinois. They are the children of Dick Cusack, a filmmaker and actor, and Ann Paula Cusack, a former teacher and political activist. They have three other siblings: Ann, Bill, and Susie, who are also actors.
John Cusack was born on June 28, 1966. He started acting as a child and made his film debut in Class (1983). He became a teen idol in the 1980s with movies like Sixteen Candles (1984), The Sure Thing (1985), Better Off Dead (1985), and Say Anything… (1989). He then transitioned to more mature roles in films like The Grifters (1990), Grosse Pointe Blank (1997), Being John Malkovich (1999), High Fidelity (2000), Runaway Jury (2003), Love & Mercy (2015), and many more. He has also produced and written some of his films, such as Grosse Pointe Blank and High Fidelity.
Joan Cusack was born on October 11, 1962. She also began acting as a child and appeared in Saturday Night Live from 1985 to 1986. She has been nominated for two Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actress for her roles in Working Girl (1988) and In & Out (1997). She has also starred in films like Broadcast News (1987), Addams Family Values (1993), Nine Months (1995), Toy Story 2 (1999), School of Rock (2003), Toy Story 3 (2010), Toy Story 4 (2019), and many more. She has also won an Emmy Award for her role in the Showtime series Shameless.
How Many Movies Have They Starred In Together?
John and Joan Cusack have appeared in ten movies together, according to Screen Rant. They are:
– Class (1983)
– Sixteen Candles (1984)
– Grandview, U.S.A. (1984)
– Broadcast News (1987)
– Say Anything… (1989)
– Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)
– Cradle Will Rock (1999)
– High Fidelity (2000)
– Martian Child (2007)
– War, Inc. (2008)
In most of these movies, they play siblings or friends. The only exception is War, Inc., where they play lovers.
What Is Their Relationship Like?
John and Joan Cusack have a close and supportive relationship as siblings and colleagues. Joan has credited John for encouraging her throughout her career in the competitive industry. According to AmoMama, she said:
> “He’s always been there for me when I’ve needed him. He’s always been my biggest fan.”
They also share similar views on politics and social issues. They are both outspoken critics of the Trump administration and supporters of progressive causes. They have also participated in protests and rallies together.
Conclusion
John Cusack and Joan Cusack are brothers and sisters who have both achieved fame and success as actors. They have starred in many movies together, often playing siblings or friends. They have a strong bond as family members and collaborators. They are also vocal about their opinions on current affairs and activism.
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