Joanna Cassidy
Actress
81 years (Aug 2, 1945)Haddonfield, New Jersey, USA
An American actress with an elegant, sophisticated screen presence, Joanna Cassidy has enjoyed a durable career across film and television. She played the replicant Zhora in Ridley Scott's 'Blade Runner' (1982) and the sultry Dolores in 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' (1988), two roles that secured her cult status. Born in New Jersey in 1945, she has moved fluidly between glamorous leads and sharp character work, later earning acclaim on television. A versatile American performer known for combining beauty and wit, she remained a striking and intelligent presence across four decades of screen work.
Joanna Cassidy
Actress
An American actress with an elegant, sophisticated screen presence, Joanna Cassidy has enjoyed a durable career across film and television. She played the replicant Zhora in Ridley Scott's 'Blade Runner' (1982) and the sultry Dolores in 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' (1988), two roles that secured her cult status. Born in New Jersey in 1945, she has moved fluidly between glamorous leads and sharp character work, later earning acclaim on television. A versatile American performer known for combining beauty and wit, she remained a striking and intelligent presence across four decades of screen work.
55 Movies
Plays Zhora
Blade Runner
1982
Plays Dolores
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
1988
Plays Helena Knoll
Visions
2015
Plays Dr. Arlene Whitlock
Ghosts of Mars
2001
Plays Mrs. Davis
The Grudge 2
2006
Plays Mrs. Smith
Stay Cool
2011
Plays Maggie McDermott
Chain Reaction
1996
Plays Laura Venier
Dangerous Beauty
1998
Plays Claire
Under Fire
1983
Plays Maggie
Killing Faith
2025
Plays Rose
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead
1991
Plays Eleanor Mahler
Too Late
2016
Plays Capt. Dewey
Vampire in Brooklyn
1995
Plays Irina Vassilievna
The Fourth Protocol
1987
Plays Eileen Gallagher
The Package
1989
Plays Rose
The Human Contract
2008
Plays Terry Hamlin
Club Paradise
1986
Plays Rita Mailer
The Outfit
1973
Plays Zoe
Stay Hungry
1976
Plays Kelly
Night Vet
2014
Plays Monica, Beth's Roomate
The Laughing Policeman
1973
Plays Fashion Show Buyer
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead
2024
Plays Lea Adkins
Stolen
2009
Plays Evelyn Golski
Kiss the Bride
2007
Plays Jean
Where the Heart Is
1990
Plays Love
Intermission
2004
Plays Rita Stooth
Uppercut
2025
Plays Hannah Pierson
Sleep, Baby, Sleep
1995
Plays Lily Micelli
Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector
2006
Plays Linda Flannery
For Sale by Owner
2009
Plays Ev Carr
1969
1988
Plays First Lady
Executive Power
1997
Plays Joanna Morgan
The Night Child
1975
Plays Professor Avebury
Witches of the Caribbean
2005
Plays Elenore Amerson
Loved
1997
Plays Julie Miller
Night Games
1980
Plays Sheila
Our Winning Season
1978
Plays Patti Johnson
Stunts
1977
Plays Eleonora
The Bank Shot
1974
Plays Erin
Lonely Hearts
1991
Plays Sheila Michaels
The Glove
1979
Plays Lorraine
May Wine
1990
Plays Maryanne
The Right Temptation
2000
Plays Ruth Christensen
Heaven's Door
2012
Plays Barbara Hobart
A Father's Revenge
1988
Plays Mrs. McCarthy
Anderson's Cross
2010
Plays Eve
The Virgin of Juarez
2006
Plays Erica Darby
All-American Murder
1991
Plays Lisa Allen
American Raspberry
1977
Plays Helen Carr
To Serve and Protect
1999
51 TV Shows
Plays Elaine Fitzpatrick
Call Me Fitz
2010
Plays Candace
Odd Mom Out
2015
Plays Jo Jo White
Buffalo Bill
1983
Plays Margaret Chenowith
Six Feet Under
2001
Plays Joan Hunt
Body of Proof
2011
Plays Morgan Wainwright
240-Robert
1979
Plays Maggie Sawyer (voice)
Superman: The Animated Series
1996
Plays Madison Wesley
Diagnosis: Murder
1993
Plays Elizabeth 'Foxfire' Towne
Code Name: Foxfire
1985
Plays Laraine Bristol
Dudley
1993
Plays Mena Pride
NCIS: New Orleans
2014
Plays Beverly Bridge
Boston Legal
2004
Plays Beverly
Confess
2017
Plays Eloise
Too Old to Die Young
2019
Plays Marilee Gray
Hollywood Wives
1985
Plays Teddy Reed
The District
2000
Plays Judge Carolyn Walker
L.A. Law
1986
Plays Helen Carr
To Serve and Protect
1999
Plays Ruth Merrill
The Tommyknockers
1993
Plays Colleen Woods
Rude Awakening
1998
Plays Victoria Pratt
Heroes
2006
Plays Marianne Booth
Bones
2005
Plays T'Les
Star Trek: Enterprise
2001
Plays Joan Horner
The Love Boat
1977
Plays Slats
The Devlin Connection
1982
Plays Beverly
Taxi
1978
Plays Joanie
The Cool Kids
2018
Plays Norma
Less than Perfect
2002
Plays Willie Greenwood
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Plays Faith Clancy
Ghost Whisperer
2005
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Joanna Cassidy and where are they from?
Joanna Cassidy is 81 years old, born on August 2, 1945 in Haddonfield, New Jersey, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Joanna Cassidy?
Joanna Cassidy is best known for roles in Blade Runner, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Ghosts of Mars.
How many movies has Joanna Cassidy been in?
Over a 53-year career (since 1973), Joanna Cassidy has appeared in 55 movies and 49 TV shows.
What was Joanna Cassidy's first movie?
The career of Joanna Cassidy began with The Outfit (1973).
What is Joanna Cassidy's most recent movie or series?
Joanna Cassidy's most recent release is Northbound, which premiered on August 17, 2026.
What TV shows has Joanna Cassidy appeared in?
On television, Joanna Cassidy has appeared in Criminal Minds, Bones, Heroes, Desperate Housewives.
Joanna Cassidy
1945-08-02 · Haddonfield, New Jersey, USA
Joanna Cassidy (born August 2, 1945) is an American film and television actress. She is known for her role replicant Zhora in the Ridley Scott's film Blade Runner (1982). She also has starred in films such as Under Fire, The Fourth Protocol, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, The Package, Where the Heart Is, Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead, Vampire in Brooklyn and Ghosts of Mars.