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June Squibb
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Squibb at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival
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June Louise Squibb
November 6, 1929 Vandalia, Illinois, U.S.
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| Education | Whittier College (attended) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1948–present |
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Edward Sostek
(m. 1953; div. 1959)Charles Kakatsakis
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| Children | 1 |
June Louise Squibb (born November 6, 1929) is an American actress. She started her acting journey on Broadway in the musical Gypsy in 1959. Her first movie role was in Woody Allen's romantic comedy Alice in 1990.
June Squibb became well-known for her supporting roles in movies like The Age of Innocence (1993) and About Schmidt (2002). She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film Nebraska (2013). In 2024, she starred in her first main role in the action comedy movie Thelma. She has also lent her voice to animated films such as Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018), Toy Story 4 (2019), Soul (2020), and Inside Out 2 (2024).
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About June Squibb
June Squibb was born in Vandalia, Illinois, on November 6, 1929. Her mother, JoyBelle, was a silent film pianist. Her father, Lewis, worked as an insurance agent.
June married Edward Sostek in 1953, but they divorced in 1959. Later that same year, she married Charles Kakatsakis, an acting teacher. They had a son named Harry, who became a filmmaker. June Squibb also changed her religion to Judaism in the 1950s. She believes that "rules are meant to be broken," especially when it comes to older actors in show business.
June Squibb's Acting Journey
June Squibb began her career by training at HB Studio and performing at The Muny. In 1951, she moved to Cleveland. There, she sang and danced at the Cleveland Play House. She appeared in many plays, including Marseilles and The Play's the Thing.
In the late 1950s, June and her second husband moved to New York City. She wanted to pursue a career on Broadway. She made her Broadway debut in 1959 in the musical Gypsy: A Musical Fable. She also appeared in The Happy Time on Broadway in 1968. This musical was nominated for a Tony Award. Besides acting, she also did modeling and performed on road tours and cruise ships. She even worked as Santa Claus's helper during Christmas!
Early Film and TV Roles
In 1985, June Squibb got her SAG/AFTRA card. This allowed her to work in professional film and TV. Her first big movie role was in 1990 in the romantic comedy Alice. During the 1990s, she had smaller roles in films like Scent of a Woman (1992) and Meet Joe Black (1998).
On television, she had a repeating role in the soap opera All My Children. She also made guest appearances on popular shows. These included Law & Order, ER, and Two and a Half Men.
In 2002, June Squibb acted alongside Jack Nicholson in the comedy-drama About Schmidt. She played his wife in the movie. After this, she appeared in films like Far from Heaven (2002) and Welcome to Mooseport (2004). From 2005 to 2007, she had a repeating role in the TV series Ghost Whisperer. She also played Pearl on the soap opera The Young and the Restless from 2008 to 2009.
Becoming a Star
In 2013, June Squibb starred with Bruce Dern in the movie Nebraska. This film was directed by Alexander Payne. Her performance received great reviews from critics. Many called her a "scene-stealer" and "priceless."
For her role in Nebraska, June Squibb received many awards and nominations. She won the Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress. She was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. This role helped her become much more widely recognized.
After Nebraska, June Squibb appeared in many more TV shows. These included Girls, Glee, and Mom. In 2016, she was honored by the Cleveland Play House.
In 2015, June Squibb acted in the comedy-drama I'll See You in My Dreams. She also appeared in the Christmas movie Love the Coopers. In 2016, she played Sheldon's 'Meemaw' on The Big Bang Theory. She also had a repeating role in the series Shameless.
June Squibb continued to appear in many films. These included Other People (2016), Palm Springs (2020), and Hubie Halloween (2020). She also voiced characters in animated movies like Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) and Toy Story 4 (2019). In 2020, she had a supporting role in the Disney+ fantasy film Godmothered. She played Vivian in the 2021 film Palmer. From 2018 to 2019, she had a repeating role in the TV series Good Girls.
In 2024, June Squibb took on her first main role in the action comedy film Thelma. Critics praised her performance, calling it "energetic" and "charming." She also appeared in the black comedy Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead that same year. June Squibb also starred in another main role in Eleanor the Great, which was Scarlett Johansson's first movie as a director.
Awards and Nominations
June Squibb has received many awards and nominations throughout her career. Most of these were for her role in the film Nebraska.
- 2013 – Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Nebraska.
- 2013 – Won the Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress for Nebraska.
- 2013 – Won a Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture for Nebraska.
- 2024 – Won the San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Comedic Performance for Thelma.
- 2024 – Won the Alliance of Women Film Journalists Award for Best Stunt Performance for Thelma.
See also
In Spanish: June Squibb para niños
