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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 80)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rooster
- Origin
- Haddonfield, New Jersey, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / model / television actor / film actor / voice actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Haddonfield Memorial High School
- University
- Syracuse University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Joanna Cassidy born?
Born August 2, 1945 (age 80).
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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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.