Ann Dowd

Ann Dowd

69 · Born: Jan 30, 1956

Personal Details

BornJan 30, 1956 Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
  • Dolores Dowd (Clark)
  • John Dowd
Relatives
  • James "Kip" Dowd (Grandparent)
  • Kathleen Dowd (Sibling)
  • Elizabeth Dowd (Sibling)
  • Clare Dowd (Sibling)
  • Deborah Dowd (Sibling)
  • John Dowd (Sibling)
  • Gregory Dowd (Sibling)

Biography

Ann Dowd's origin story unfolded on January 30, 1956, in the charming city of Holyoke, Massachusetts, a location steeped in American history and culture, situated in the western part of the state. As an accomplished actress, Dowd has left an indelible mark on the film industry, with notable roles in Compliance (2012),a critically acclaimed drama that showcased her impressive range, followed by Hereditary (2018),a psychological horror film that cemented her status as a master of her craft, and Mass (2021),a poignant drama that further demonstrated her versatility as a thespian.

On a personal note, Dowd has been married to her loving husband, Lawrence Arancio, since November 7, 1984, a union that has endured for over three decades. Together, they have three children, a testament to the strength and stability of their relationship.

Career

2025
The Friend
The Friend as Marjorie
2023
The Exorcist: Believer
The Exorcist: Believer as Nurse Ann Brooks
2022
The Independent
The Independent as Patricia Turnball
2021
Mass
Mass as Linda
2020
Cowboys
Cowboys as Faith
Rebecca
Rebecca as Mrs. Van Hopper
2019
Lambs of God
Lambs of God as Sister Margarita
2018
Tyrel
Tyrel as Silvia
Nancy
Nancy as Betty
A Kid Like Jake
A Kid Like Jake as Catherine
American Animals
American Animals as Betty Jean 'BJ' Gooch
2017
Hedgehog
Hedgehog as Joan
The Handmaid's Tale
The Handmaid's Tale as Aunt Lydia Clements
Collateral Beauty
Collateral Beauty as Sally Price
Captain Fantastic
Captain Fantastic as Abigail Bertrang
Quarry
Quarry as Naomi
2015
Wildlike
Wildlike as Jeanie
The Leftovers
The Leftovers as Patti Levin
2014
Big Driver
Big Driver as Ramona
The Drop
The Drop as Dottie
St. Vincent
St. Vincent as Shirley
Olive Kitteridge
Olive Kitteridge as Bonnie Newton
Masters of Sex
Masters of Sex as Estabrooks Masters
2013
Side Effects
Side Effects as Mrs. Taylor
2012
Bachelorette
Bachelorette as Victoria Archer
Compliance
Compliance as Sandra
2011
2009
The Toe Tactic
The Toe Tactic as Honey Woman
Taking Chance
Taking Chance as Gretchen
The Informant!
The Informant! as Kate Medford
2008
The Babysitters
The Babysitters as Tammy Lyner
Marley & Me
Marley & Me as Dr. Platt
The Living Wake
The Living Wake as Librarian
Gardener of Eden
Gardener of Eden as Ma Harris
Alice Upside Down
Alice Upside Down as Aunt Sally
2006
Saving Shiloh
Saving Shiloh as Louise Preston
2004
Homework
Homework as Mother
The Forgotten
The Forgotten as Eileen the Accountant
The Manchurian Candidate
The Manchurian Candidate as Congresswoman Beckett
2003
Lucy
Lucy as DeDe
2001
2000
Baby
Baby as Ms. Minifred
1999
Shiloh 2: Shiloh Season
Shiloh 2: Shiloh Season as Louise Preston
1998
Apt Pupil
Apt Pupil as Monica Bowden
1997
Nothing Sacred
Nothing Sacred as Sister Mo
1996
Shiloh
Shiloh as Louise Preston
1995
Bushwhacked
Bushwhacked as Mrs. Patterson
1993
Philadelphia
Philadelphia as Jill Beckett
1992
Lorenzo's Oil
Lorenzo's Oil as Pediatrician
1990
Green Card
Green Card as Peggy