Ann Cusack facts for kids

Ann Cusack (born May 22, 1961) is an American actress and singer. You might know her from movies like Multiplicity (1996) or A League of Their Own (1992). She has also appeared in many popular TV shows. These include Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, Fargo, and Better Call Saul.

Early Life and Family

Ann Cusack was born in New York City. She grew up in Evanston, Illinois. Her family is full of actors! Her sisters, Joan and Susie, and her brothers, John and Bill, are all part of her family.

Her mother, Ann Paula "Nancy" Cusack, was a math teacher. She was also involved in politics. Her father, Dick Cusack, was an actor, producer, and writer. Ann, along with her sister Joan and brother John, learned acting at the Piven Theatre Workshop in Evanston. She also studied music at the Berklee College of Music in Boston.

Her Acting Journey

Ann Cusack started her acting career in 1992. Her first movie role was in A League of Their Own. In this film, she played a character named Shirley Baker.

In 1996, she starred in the comedy movie Multiplicity. This film featured famous actors like Michael Keaton and Andie MacDowell. That same year, she joined The Jeff Foxworthy Show as a main character. In 1998, Ann also had a lead role in the TV series Maggie.

Ann has made many guest appearances on television. She has been in shows like Charmed, Ghost Whisperer, Bones, and Frasier. In 2002, she appeared in an episode of Star Trek: Enterprise. She also had small parts in movies like Grosse Pointe Blank, which starred her siblings John and Joan. She played Diane Gaines, the main character's mother, in the movie Accepted.

Later, she appeared in the science fiction series Lost Room in 2006. In 2015, she was in the first episode of Fargo's second season. A year later, in 2016, she played Donna Dent in the movie Sully. This film was directed by Clint Eastwood and starred Tom Hanks. She also played Rebecca Bois, Chuck's ex-wife, in the TV series Better Call Saul. More recently, she has a recurring role as Donna January in The Boys.

Beyond Acting: Music

Ann Cusack is also a singer! In August 2021, she started her own music group. It's called "Ann Cusack and the Generation Jones Band." She is the lead singer of this group.

Personal Life

Ann Cusack married actor Jim Piddock on April 1, 2023. They had a private ceremony at their home in Los Angeles, California. Ann is also a step-mother to Jim Piddock's daughter from his previous marriage.

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