Deanna Dunagan
Deanna Dunagan is an American actress whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. Roughly 26 titles carry her name. her Nana in 'The Visit' is the best-remembered role on the list. There is 'Asteroid City' as well.
Deanna Dunagan
13 Movies
13 Series
Deanna Dunagan is an American actress whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. Roughly 26 titles carry her name. her Nana in 'The Visit' is the best-remembered role on the list. There is 'Asteroid City' as well.
Movies
Plays Waitress
Asteroid City
2023
Plays Nana
The Visit
2015
Plays Sharon
Stillwater
2021
Plays Sister Rebecca
Running Scared
1986
Plays Tony-Winner Deanna Dunagan
Ghostlight
2024
Plays Dr. Goldstein
Losing Isaiah
1995
Plays Fay
Men Don't Leave
1990
Plays Dr. Willa Sipes
An Acceptable Loss
2019
Plays Mrs. Hadley
The Naked Face
1984
Plays Anne McKinney
So Cold the River
2022
Plays Monica
Mariachi Gringo
2012
TV Shows
Plays Betty Milford
Amerika
1987
Plays Alice Wells
Unforgettable
2011
Plays Margaret Charles
Chicago Med
2015
Plays Judy
Prison Break
2005
Plays Nana
Dispatches from Elsewhere
2020
Plays Estelle Adams
Law & Order
1990
Plays Myrtle
Psych
2006
Plays Susan Marbury
House of Cards
2013
Plays Ancharia
The Strain
2014
Plays Mother Bernadette
The Exorcist
2016
Plays Dr. Vivian Carlsmith
Private Practice
2007
Plays Lee
Ugly Betty
2006
Plays Emily Dickenson
American Playhouse
1982
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Ghostlight
Full Filmography
Chicago Med
Margaret Charles · 3 episodes
2025–2026
TV
Ghostlight
Tony-Winner Deanna Dunagan
2024
Film
Asteroid City
Waitress
2023
Film
So Cold the River
Anne McKinney
2022
Film
Stillwater
Sharon
2021
Film
Dispatches from Elsewhere
Nana · 2 episodes
2020
TV
An Acceptable Loss
Dr. Willa Sipes
2019
Film
The Strain
Ancharia · 1 episode
2016
TV
The Exorcist
Mother Bernadette · 1 episode
2016
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Deanna Dunagan and where are they from?
Deanna Dunagan is 86 years old, born on May 25, 1940 in Monahans, Texas, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Deanna Dunagan?
Deanna Dunagan is best known for roles in The Visit, Asteroid City, Stillwater.
How many movies has Deanna Dunagan been in?
Over a 46-year career (since 1980), Deanna Dunagan has appeared in 13 movies and 13 TV shows.
What was Deanna Dunagan's first movie?
The career of Deanna Dunagan began with The Robber Bridegroom (1980).
What is Deanna Dunagan's most recent movie or series?
Deanna Dunagan's most recent release is Ghostlight, which premiered on June 14, 2024.
What TV shows has Deanna Dunagan appeared in?
On television, Deanna Dunagan has appeared in Prison Break, House of Cards, The Strain, Chicago Med.
Deanna Dunagan
1940-05-25 · Monahans, Texas, USA
Deanna Dunagan (born May 25, 1940) is an American actress. While principally active as a stage actress, she has also worked in television and film. She is best known for her Tony Award-winning portrayal of Violet Weston in Tracy Letts' August: Osage County and for her portrayal of Nana in M. Night Shyamalan's 2015 film The Visit. She has also appeared in the recurring roles of Mother Bernadette on the Fox television series The Exorcist and Mrs. Charles on Chicago Med. She portrayed Dr. Willa Sipe in the 2018 film An Acceptable Loss by writer Joe Chappelle; and starred as Sharon in the 2021 film Stillwater alongside Matt Damon and Abigail Breslin.