Joanna Adler

Joanna Adler

61 · Born: Jan 1, 1964

Personal Details

BornJan 1, 1964 Olmsted, Minnesota, USA

Biography

Joanna P. Adler is an accomplished actress who has garnered widespread recognition for her exceptional talent in the world of theatre and television. With a career spanning over several decades, she has had the privilege of working under the guidance of renowned theatre artists such as Mabou Mines and Richard Foreman, and has been honored with the inaugural New Dramatists' Boden Award to Actors.

Throughout her illustrious career, Joanna has had the opportunity to collaborate with some of the most talented writers and directors in the industry, including Tony, Pulitzer, Emmy, and MacArthur award winners. Her Broadway debut in Terrence McNally's "Deuce" starring Angela Lansbury and Marion Seldes marked a significant milestone in her career, and she has since gone on to participate in the development of numerous new plays through various esteemed institutions such as the O'Neill Playwrights Conference, New Dramatists, New York Stage & Film, and The Sundance Institute.

In addition to her work in theatre, Joanna has also made a significant impact in the world of television, with numerous recurring roles and appearances on popular shows such as "The Blacklist" and "American Crime Story: The Assassination Of Gianni Versace." Her versatility as an actress has also led to a successful career in commercial advertising, with over 60 national network commercials to her name, including several Super Bowl spots and long-running campaigns.

Joanna's extensive education and training in theatre and art history have served her well throughout her career. She holds a degree in Theatre & Art History from Williams College and a degree in Performance Studies from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts.

Career

2021
Here Today
Here Today as Director
2020
An American Pickle
An American Pickle as Professor Kim Ecklund
2018
Alex Strangelove
Alex Strangelove as Holly Truelove
American Crime Story
American Crime Story as Mary Ann Cunanan
2017
The Sinner
The Sinner as Detective Farmer
2016
2014
5 Flights Up
5 Flights Up as Boy's Mother
Devious Maids
Devious Maids as Opal Sinclair
2010
An Invisible Sign
An Invisible Sign as Lisa's Mom
2006
2004
Book of Love
Book of Love as Melissa
2003
The Event
The Event as Gaby Shapiro-Schnell
School of Rock
School of Rock as Summer's Mother
2001
2000
Drop Back Ten
Drop Back Ten as McCue's Bartender
Down to You
Down to You as Piercing Woman
1999
1998
Side Streets
Side Streets as Policewoman Two
A Perfect Murder
A Perfect Murder as Vyczowski
1996
The Proprietor
The Proprietor as F. Freemder