Joan Allen
Known for
One of the great actresses of American film and theater. A three-time Oscar nominee for 'Nixon' (1995), 'The Crucible' (1996) and 'The Contender' (2000). A three-time Tony winner for her Broadway work. She played Pamela Landy in the 'Bourne' saga (2004-2007), and starred in Ang Lee's 'The Ice Storm' (1997), 'Face/Off' (1997) and 'The Notebook' (2004). American actress of extremely wide range between classical theater, auteur cinema and major productions, recognized for her interpretive elegance and her range of women of great strength and complexity.
Joan Allen
32 Movies
12 Series
One of the great actresses of American film and theater. A three-time Oscar nominee for 'Nixon' (1995), 'The Crucible' (1996) and 'The Contender' (2000). A three-time Tony winner for her Broadway work. She played Pamela Landy in the 'Bourne' saga (2004-2007), and starred in Ang Lee's 'The Ice Storm' (1997), 'Face/Off' (1997) and 'The Notebook' (2004). American actress of extremely wide range between classical theater, auteur cinema and major productions, recognized for her interpretive elegance and her range of women of great strength and complexity.
Movies
Plays Anne Hamilton
The Notebook
2004
Plays Pamela Landy
The Bourne Ultimatum
2007
Plays Eve Archer
Face/Off
1997
Plays Warden Hennessey
Death Race
2008
Plays Cate Wilson
Hachi: A Dog's Tale
2009
Plays Pamela Landy
The Bourne Supremacy
2004
Plays Pamela Landy
The Bourne Legacy
2012
Plays Nancy
Room
2015
Plays Elena Hood
The Ice Storm
1997
Plays Betty Parker
Pleasantville
1998
Plays Maddy Nagle
Peggy Sue Got Married
1986
Plays Elizabeth Proctor
The Crucible
1996
Plays Pat Nixon
Nixon
1995
Plays Carol Brimm
Bonneville
2006
Plays Bonnie Waitzkin
Searching for Bobby Fischer
1993
Plays Vera
Tucker: The Man and His Dream
1988
Plays Margaret Roberts
Mad Love
1995
Plays Terry Wolfmeyer
The Upside of Anger
2005
Plays She
Yes
2005
Plays Laine Hanson
The Contender
2000
Plays Arlene
Off the Map
2003
Plays Irene
In Country
1989
Plays Darcy Anderson
A Good Marriage
2014
Plays Ellie
The Room Upstairs
1987
Plays Zenobia Zeeman Frome
Ethan Frome
1993
Plays Helen
It's the Rage
2000
Plays Caroline Whitney
Josh & S.A.M.
1993
Plays Mary Alice Mahoney
Compromising Positions
1985
Plays Sinead Hamilton
When the Sky Falls
2000
Plays Reba McClane
Manhunter
1986
TV Shows
Plays Claire Warren
The Family
2016
Plays Claire Lachay
Luck
2012
Plays Amanda Debusher
Lisey's Story
2021
Plays Sheila Mullen
Zero Day
2025
Plays Margaret O'Neal
The Killing
2011
Plays Iris Friedman
Evergreen
1985
Plays Morgause
The Mists of Avalon
2001
Plays Ann Keller
American Playhouse
1982
Plays (segment "Shelter Skelter")
The Twilight Zone
1985
Plays Lydia (voice)
Frasier
1993
Plays Ellie
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Plays Zeena
Screen Two
1985
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Full Filmography
Zero Day
Sheila Mullen · 6 episodes
2025
TV
Lisey's Story
Amanda Debusher · 8 episodes
2021
TV
The Family
Claire Warren · 12 episodes
2016–
TV
Room
Nancy
2015
Film
The Killing
Margaret O'Neal · 6 episodes
2014
TV
A Good Marriage
Darcy Anderson
2014
Film
Luck
Claire Lachay · 9 episodes
2012
TV
The Bourne Legacy
Pamela Landy
2012
Film
Hachi: A Dog's Tale
Cate Wilson
2009
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Joan Allen and where are they from?
Joan Allen is 70 years old, born on August 20, 1956 in Rochelle, Illinois, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Joan Allen?
Joan Allen is best known for roles in The Notebook, Room, The Bourne Ultimatum.
How many movies has Joan Allen been in?
Over a 48-year career (since 1978), Joan Allen has appeared in 32 movies and 12 TV shows.
What was Joan Allen's first movie?
The career of Joan Allen began with A Wedding (1978).
What is Joan Allen's most recent movie or series?
Joan Allen's most recent release is Zero Day, which premiered on February 20, 2025.
What TV shows has Joan Allen appeared in?
On television, Joan Allen has appeared in Frasier, The Killing, Saturday Night Live, Zero Day.
Joan Allen
1956-08-20 · Rochelle, Illinois, USA
Joan Allen (born August 20, 1956) is an American actress. She worked in theatre, television and film during her early career, and achieved recognition for her Broadway debut in Burn This, winning a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play in 1989.
She has received three Academy Award nominations; she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for Nixon (1995) and The Crucible (1996), and for Best Actress for The Contender (2000).
Her other films include The Ice Storm (1996), Face/Off (1997), Pleasantville (1998), The Notebook (2004), The Bourne Supremacy (2004) and The Bourne Ultimatum (2007).