--- name: "Joanna Cassidy" canonical: "https://film.one/person/joanna-cassidy" fi1m_id: "joanna-cassidy" imdb_id: "nm0001026" tmdb_id: 593 wikidata_id: "Q236702" roles: ["Actor"] born: "2 August 1945" reviewed_on_fi1m: 5 average_fi1m_score: 68 average_as: "actor" average_over: 5 updated: "2026-10-07T15:54:41.474906+00:00" licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Joanna Cassidy ## Identity Joanna Cassidy - **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/joanna-cassidy - **Type:** Person - **Fi1m ID:** joanna-cassidy - **IMDb ID:** nm0001026 - **TMDB ID:** 593 - **Wikidata ID:** Q236702 - **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joanna_Cassidy, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q236702, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001026/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/593 Actor. Born 2 August 1945 in Haddonfield, New Jersey, USA. ## Details - **Work:** Actor - **Born:** 2 August 1945, Haddonfield, New Jersey, USA - **Active:** 1982–2009 - **Also known as:** Johanna Cassidy , Joanna Virginia Caskey - **Average Fi1m score:** 68, as actor, over 5 titles - **Fi1m score by decade:** 1980s 77 (3), 2000s 54 (2) - **Fi1m against the critics:** 81 to 79 across 3 titles - **Score spread:** 2 at 80+, 1 at 60–79, 2 under 60 - **Lead roles:** 0 of 4 acting credits billed first or second - **Genres:** Drama 3, Thriller 3, Crime 2, Action 1, Animation 1, Comedy 1 - **Screen time:** 7 hours of reviewed films - **Box office:** $406m across 4 films with figures - **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joanna_Cassidy, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q236702, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001026/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/593 ## Streaming the US now - **Disney+:** [*Who Framed Roger Rabbit*](https://film.one/film/who-framed-roger-rabbit.md) (89) For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country. ## Fi1m on Joanna Cassidy > Joanna Cassidy makes capable women convincing, with humour as well as physical confidence. We value her directness, and her television comedy deserves attention alongside the familiar parts in *Blade Runner* and *Who Framed Roger Rabbit*. Joanna Cassidy looks capable before anyone has explained what her character can do. As Zhora in Ridley Scott’s *Blade Runner* (1982), her athletic presence makes that impression convincing. We were drawn to her physical assurance, especially in a film whose detective story can feel thin beside its city. She gives us someone to watch when the surroundings threaten to take all our attention. The chilly pace remains a reservation, but Scott makes good use of the strength she brings to a part. That breakthrough was followed by work that makes a narrow view of her as an action performer hard to sustain. She was a co-lead as journalist Claire Stryder in *Under Fire* (1983), and played Jo Jo White opposite Dabney Coleman in the sitcom *Buffalo Bill* (1983–84). The latter made use of her comic timing and ease within an ensemble. Her distinctive laugh belongs in any account of her acting alongside the fight work; comedy is no sideline to her strengths. Robert Zemeckis’s *Who Framed Roger Rabbit* (1988), with Cassidy as Dolores, puts those strengths inside a much busier film. It is an unusually convincing mixture of human and cartoon performers, and we recommend it warmly despite a mystery that sometimes competes with the jokes. Cassidy’s practical intelligence suits a comedy that needs its people to be credible however impossible their company. Her contribution is worth attending to rather than treating the live-action cast as a necessary inconvenience between feats of animation. The later career includes supporting film parts and recurring television work, notably Margaret Chenowith in *Six Feet Under* (2001–05). The nuance of that dramatic work deserves attention alongside the more immediately apparent athleticism. Leading opportunities became limited after the mid-1980s, which gives us fewer substantial film parts on which to judge her, but no reason to dismiss the smaller ones. Start with *Blade Runner* and *Who Framed Roger Rabbit*, but leave room for *Buffalo Bill* before deciding what kind of actor she is. ## Biography Joanna Cassidy is an American actress. Born Joanna Virginia Caskey on 2 August 1945, she studied art at Syracuse University and began her career as a model before making her film debut in the early 1970s. She is best known for her role as the replicant Zhora in Ridley Scott's *Blade Runner* (1982). Other notable film credits include *Under Fire* (1983), for which she received a Sant Jordi Award, *Who Framed Roger Rabbit* (1988) and *Ghosts of Mars* (2001). On television she starred in the series *Buffalo Bill* (1983–84), winning a Golden Globe Award, and had recurring roles in *Six Feet Under* (2001–05) and *Bones* (2007–10). *Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.* ## On Fi1m (5) - *Stolen* (2009), Fi1m 40, as Lea Adkins — [page](https://film.one/film/stolen.md) - *Heroes* (2006), Fi1m 68, as Victoria Pratt — [page](https://film.one/tv/heroes.md) - *Who Framed Roger Rabbit* (1988), Fi1m 89, as Dolores — [page](https://film.one/film/who-framed-roger-rabbit.md) - *The Fourth Protocol* (1987), Fi1m 57, as Irina Vassilievna — [page](https://film.one/film/the-fourth-protocol.md) - *Blade Runner* (1982), Fi1m 85, as Zhora — [page](https://film.one/film/blade-runner.md) ## Complete filmography (154) Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page. - *Northbound* (2026), Actor - *Killing Faith* (2025), as Maggie - *Uppercut* (2025), as Rita Stooth - *Matlock* (2024), series, as Lucille Morris - *Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead* (2024), as Fashion Show Buyer - *Art of Love* (2021), Actor - *Leverage: Redemption* (2021), series, as Stella Voleur - *My True Fairytale* (2021), as Sylvia Goodwin - *Too Old to Die Young* (2019), series, as Eloise - *The Cool Kids* (2018), series, as Joanie - *Confess* (2017), series, as Beverly - *Too Late* (2016), as Eleanor Mahler - *A Mother Betrayed* (2015), as Barbara - *Life in Pieces* (2015), series, as Charlotte Collins - *Visions* (2015), as Helena Knoll - *Odd Mom Out* (2015), series, as Candace - *Younger* (2015), series, as Judith Clarke - *The Odd Couple* (2015), series, as Judy - *NCIS: New Orleans* (2014), series, as Mena Pride - *Heaven's Door* (2012), as Ruth Christensen - *Sex Ed* (2012), series, as Alison Trevase - *Perception* (2012), series, as Ruby - *Carjacked* (2011), as Betty - *Stay Cool* (2011), as Mrs. Smith - *Switched at Birth* (2011), series, as Lucille - *Franklin & Bash* (2011), series, as Captain Gina Vaughn - *Body of Proof* (2011), series, as Judge Joan Hunt - *Call Me Fitz* (2010), series, as Elaine Fitzpatrick - *Anderson's Cross* (2010), as Mrs. McCarthy - *Flying Lessons* (2010), as Totty Kuspert - *For Sale by Owner* (2009), as Linda Flannery - *Stolen* (2009), as Lea Adkins — Fi1m 40, [page](https://film.one/film/stolen.md) - *Hawthorne* (2009), series, Actor - *Law & Order: UK* (2009), series, Actor - *The Human Contract* (2008), as Rose - *In Plain Sight* (2008), series, as Deandra Bevins - *The American Standards* (2008), as Ann Jennings - *Kiss the Bride* (2007), as Evelyn Golski - *Notes from the Underbelly* (2007), series, as Kay - *The Grudge 2* (2006), as Mrs. Davis - *Heroes* (2006), series, as Victoria Pratt — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/tv/heroes.md) - *Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector* (2006), as Lily Micelli - *The Virgin of Juarez* (2006), as Eve - *Witches of the Caribbean* (2005), as Professor Avebury - *The Reading Room* (2005), as Diana - *Ghost Whisperer* (2005), series, as Faith Clancy - *Criminal Minds* (2005), series, as Mrs. Holden — Fi1m 60, [page](https://film.one/tv/criminal-minds.md) - *Bones* (2005), series, as Marianne Booth — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/tv/bones.md) - *Found* (2005), as Ellen Drake - *Desperate Housewives* (2004), series, as Melina Cominis — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/desperate-housewives.md) - *Boston Legal* (2004), series, as Beverly Bridge — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/tv/boston-legal.md) - *Intermission* (2004), as Love - *Martha, Inc.: The Story of Martha Stewart* (2003), as Caroline Kass - *Wildfire 7: The Inferno* (2002), as Superintendant McLean - *Less than Perfect* (2002), series, as Norma - *Good Morning, Miami* (2002), series, as Gavin's Mother, Catherine - *Everwood* (2002), series, as Evelyn Rowser - *Star Trek: Enterprise* (2001), series, as T'Les - *Ghosts of Mars* (2001), as Dr. Arlene Whitlock - *Six Feet Under* (2001), series, as Margaret Chenowith — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/six-feet-under.md) - *Anthrax* (2001), as Jackie Potter - *The District* (2000), series, as Teddy Reed - *The Right Temptation* (2000), as Maryanne - *Twice in a Lifetime* (1999), series, as Meg McCleary / Christine Esposito - *To Serve and Protect* (1999), as Helen Carr - *To Serve and Protect* (1999), series, as Helen Carr - *Rude Awakening* (1998), series, as Colleen Woods - *Dangerous Beauty* (1998), as Laura Venier - *Circle of Deceit* (1998), as Elaine Greer - *The Second Civil War* (1997), as Helena Newman - *Loved* (1997), as Elenore Amerson - *Executive Power* (1997), as First Lady - *The Hunger* (1997), series, as Grace Wallace - *Superman: The Animated Series* (1996), series, as Maggie Sawyer (voice) - *Chain Reaction* (1996), as Maggie McDermott - *Eye of the Stalker* (1995), as Judge Martha Knowlton - *Vampire in Brooklyn* (1995), as Capt. Dewey - *Ned & Stacey* (1995), series, as Lucy Binder - *Sleep, Baby, Sleep* (1995), as Hannah Pierson - *The Rockford Files: I Still Love L.A.* (1994), as Kit - *Hotel Malibu* (1994), series, Actor - *Burke's Law* (1994), series, as Liz Charles - *Diagnosis: Murder* (1993), series, as Madison Wesley - *Other Mothers* (1993), as Linda Jurgenson - *The Tommyknockers* (1993), series, as Ruth Merrill - *Dudley* (1993), series, as Laraine Bristol - *Barbarians at the Gate* (1993), as Linda Robinson - *Perfect Family* (1992), as Janice - *Melrose Place* (1992), series, Actor - *Live! From Death Row* (1992), as Alana Powers - *Taking Back My Life: The Nancy Ziegenmeyer Story* (1992), as Geneva Overholser - *Grass Roots* (1992), as Ann Heath - *Landslide* (1992), as Lucy Matterson - *All-American Murder* (1991), as Erica Darby - *Lonely Hearts* (1991), as Erin - *Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead* (1991), as Rose - *A Girl of the Limberlost* (1990), as Gene Stratton-Porter - *Bar Girls* (1990), as Claudia Reese - *Northern Exposure* (1990), series, as Solvang Planey — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/northern-exposure.md) - *Wheels of Terror* (1990), as Laura - *May Wine* (1990), as Lorraine - *Where the Heart Is* (1990), as Jean - *The Package* (1989), as Eileen Gallagher - *1969* (1988), as Ev Carr - *Who Framed Roger Rabbit* (1988), as Dolores — Fi1m 89, [page](https://film.one/film/who-framed-roger-rabbit.md) - *Nightmare at Bittercreek* (1988), as Allison Shapiro - *A Father's Revenge* (1988), as Barbara Hobart - *The Fourth Protocol* (1987), as Irina Vassilievna — Fi1m 57, [page](https://film.one/film/the-fourth-protocol.md) - *L.A. Law* (1986), series, as Carolyn Walker - *Club Paradise* (1986), as Terry Hamlin - *Pleasures* (1986), as Lillian Benton - *The Children of Times Square* (1986), as Sue Roberts - *The Ray Bradbury Theater* (1985), series, as Lavinia - *Hollywood Wives* (1985), series, as Marilee Gray - *Code Name: Foxfire* (1985), as Elizabeth Thorne - *Code Name: Foxfire* (1985), series, as Elizabeth 'Foxfire' Towne - *Murder, She Wrote* (1984), series, as Willie Greenwood - *Invitation to Hell* (1984), as Patricia 'Pat' Winslow - *Under Fire* (1983), as Claire - *Buffalo Bill* (1983), series, as Jo Jo White - *The Family Tree* (1983), series, Actor - *The Devlin Connection* (1982), series, as Slats - *Blade Runner* (1982), as Zhora — Fi1m 85, [page](https://film.one/film/blade-runner.md) - *Falcon Crest* (1981), series, as Katherine Demery - *Enos* (1980), series, Actor - *Reunion* (1980), as Peggy Sager - *Night Games* (1980), as Julie Miller - *She's Dressed to Kill* (1979), as Camille Betancourt - *The Glove* (1979), as Sheila Michaels - *Trapper John, M.D.* (1979), series, Actor - *Hart to Hart* (1979), series, Actor - *240-Robert* (1979), series, as Morgan Wainwright - *Taxi* (1978), series, as Beverly — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/taxi.md) - *Kaz* (1978), series, Actor - *Our Winning Season* (1978), as Sheila - *The Roller Girls* (1978), series, as Selma 'Books' Cassidy - *Dallas* (1978), series, as Sally Bullock - *The Love Boat* (1977), series, as Joan Horner, Lisa Lessing - *Lou Grant* (1977), series, Actor - *American Raspberry* (1977), as Lisa Allen - *Stunts* (1977), as Patti Johnson - *The Late Show* (1977), as Laura Birdwell - *Battle of the Network Stars* (1976), series, Actor - *Charlie's Angels* (1976), series, as Stacy Parrish - *Stay Hungry* (1976), as Zoe - *Starsky & Hutch* (1975), series, Actor - *The Night Child* (1975), as Joanna Morgan - *The Bank Shot* (1974), as Eleonora - *The Laughing Policeman* (1973), as Monica, Beth's Roomate - *The Outfit* (1973), as Rita Mailer - *Mission: Impossible* (1966), series, as Stewardess — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/mission-impossible-1966.md) - *Last Hand*, as Candy Leatherleigh - *Exhale*, Actor - *Night Vet*, as Kelly ## Gallery - ![Joanna Cassidy](https://film.one/media/person/59569/gallery-3fb21dfc37f8.jpg) Joanna Cassidy — derivative work: Tabercil (talk) Joanna_Cassidy_LF.JPG: lukeford.net, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5c/Joanna_Cassidy_LF_adjusted.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled) - ![Actress Joanna Cassidy in 1974 (1976)](https://film.one/media/person/59569/gallery-9a5c6172ba83.jpg) Actress Joanna Cassidy in 1974 (1976) — WB, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/84/1974_Actress_Joanna_Cassidy_Press_Photo.JPG?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled) - ![Actress Joanna Cassidy in NBC Movie Mystery McCoy (1976)](https://film.one/media/person/59569/gallery-3e4851b6ef26.jpg) Actress Joanna Cassidy in NBC Movie Mystery McCoy (1976) — NBC, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8d/1976_Actress_Joanna_Cassidy.JPG?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled) - ![Star of Blade Runner, Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead, The Package. NYC July '17. (2017)](https://film.one/media/person/59569/gallery-d456a2883c46.jpg) Star of Blade Runner, Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead, The Package. NYC July '17. (2017) — Greg2600, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b1/Joanna_Cassidy_%2835849798426%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled) - ![Joanna Cassidy](https://film.one/media/person/59569/gallery-329fa251f72a.jpg) Joanna Cassidy — Image via TMDB - ![Joanna Cassidy](https://film.one/media/person/59569/gallery-67065b91d6a2.jpg) Joanna Cassidy — Image via TMDB - ![Joanna Cassidy](https://film.one/media/person/59569/gallery-5e2edefed878.jpg) Joanna Cassidy — Image via TMDB --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Canonical: https://film.one/person/joanna-cassidy