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Joanna Cassidy was born on August 2, 1945 in Haddonfield, New Jersey, United States and is credited as a model, television actor and film actor. As of 2026, Joanna Cassidy is 81 years old. Schooling on record includes Haddonfield Memorial High School and Syracuse University.
My Take
Joanna Cassidy is the kind of working actor I quietly root for. Cinephiles remember her as Zhora in Blade Runner, but her real story is endurance: a 1960s model who turned professional actress in 1973 and never stopped, gliding between film, television, and voice work for over half a century. She rarely chased trophies, yet she's the dependable pro every production wants on set. There's a quiet dignity in a performer from small-town New Jersey, Syracuse-educated, who simply keeps doing the work. To me, that longevity is far cooler than any single award.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joanna Cassidy
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョアンナ・キャシディ
- Reading
- じょあんな・きゃしでぃ
- Born
- August 2, 1945 (age 81)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rooster
- Origin
- Haddonfield, New Jersey, United States
- Occupation
- actor / model / television actor / film actor / voice actor
2. Background
- High school
- Haddonfield Memorial High School
- University
- Syracuse University
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Joanna Cassidy born?
Born August 2, 1945 (age 81).
Where is Joanna Cassidy from?
Joanna Cassidy is from Haddonfield, New Jersey, United States.
What does Joanna Cassidy do?
Joanna Cassidy works as actor, model, television actor, film actor, voice actor.
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