Joan Allen: Biography in Details
Who is Joan Allen?
Joan Allen is an American actress who has worked in theater, film, and television.
She is the winner of the 1988 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for her Broadway debut in Burn This.
She has earned three Academy Award nominations for her roles in Nixon (1995), The Crucible (1996), and The Contender (2000). Allen is also widely known for her role as Georgia O’Keeffe in the 2009 movie Georgia O’Keeffe.
Joan Allen: Early Life, Family, and Childhood
Joan was born on 20 August 1956, in Rochelle, Illinois, USA.
She is the youngest of four children of homemaker Dorothea Marie and gas station owner James Jefferson Allen.
Her mother’s family was German, and her father had English, Scots-Irish, and German ancestry. She has an older brother named David, and two older sisters named Mary and Lynn.
Her nationality is American and she belongs to English, German, and Northern Irish ethnicity.
Joan Allen: Education History
Joan Allen attended Rochelle Township High School. After that, she attended Eastern Illinois University, where she performed in several plays.
She also attended Northern Illinois University, from where she graduated with a BFA in Theater.
Joan Allen: Professional Life and Career
Joan Allen began her career as a stage and TV actress. She made her film debut in the movie, Compromising Positions (1985).
In 1984, she won a Clarence Derwent Award for her portrayal of Hellen Stott in And a Nightingale Sang. In 1989, Allen won a Tony Award for her Broadway debut performance in Burn This.
She received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Pat Nixon in Nixon (1995).
The following year, she was again nominated for an Academy Award for her role as Elizabeth Proctor in The Crucible (1996).
Joan Allen was also nominated for Best Actress for her role in The Contender (2000), in which she played a politician who becomes the object of scandal. In 2001, Allen starred in the mini-series The Mists of Avalon and earned an Emmy nomination for her role in the series.
In 2008, Joan played the role of Prison Warden Claire Hennessey in the film Death Race. For her role in the film, she was nominated for Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress.
The following year, she starred as Georgia O’Keeffe in the TV film Georgia O’Keeffe. For her role in the film, she was nominated for several awards including Golden Globe Award, Primetime Emmy Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award.
In 2015, she signed for the leading role in the ABC drama series, The Family, in which she appeared as Claire Warren.
Joan Allen: Salary and Net Worth
Joan Allen has a net worth of 8 Million dollars as of 2022. There is no information regarding her salary.
Joan Allen: Rumors and Controversy
Currently, there are no desperate rumors regarding her personal and professional life.
It seems she is doing her best job without harming others and has been a straight person in her life, for which she has not been in any controversy yet.
Joan Allen: Body Measurements
Joan Allen stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches. Her weight is 53 kg.
She has blonde hair and blue eye. She has a body measurement of 32-24-33 inches. Her bra size is 32B.
Social Media Profile
Joan Allen is not active on social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts.
Joan Allen’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | August | Tuesday |
| 2025 | August | Wednesday |
| 2026 | August | Thursday |
| 2027 | August | Friday |
| 2028 | August | Sunday |