Actress · Producer
Ann Dowd
Ann Dowd has worked on 66 movies and 32 TV shows, between 1985 and 2026. On Nahoko: 40 movies and 27 TV shows. Best known for The Handmaid's Tale, Side Effects and Marley & Me.
- Born
- 30 January 1956 (70 years old)
- Birthplace
- Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA
- Activities
- Actress · Producer
- Nationality
- United States
- Career start
- 1985
- Education
- DePaul University, Williston Northampton School, College of the Holy Cross
Known for
Where to watch
United States
52 of their 67 titles are streaming right now in United States.
Availability: JustWatch · TMDB
Biography
Ann Dowd (born January 30, 1956) is an American actress. She decided to become an actress while a premed student at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. She graduated in 1978 and went on to study at The Theatre School at DePaul University. In 1993 she won the Clarence Derwent Award for her performance in the play Candida. She has appeared in television shows including House, The X-Files, Third Watch and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Films Dowd has appeared in include Lorenzo's Oil, Philadelphia, Apt Pupil, Garden State and Flags of Our Fathers.
Career in figures
Career
- Active since
- 1985
- Titles on Nahoko
- 40 movies and 27 TV shows
- Main genres
- Drama, Thriller, Crime
Ratings and box office
- Average rating
- ★ 6.5 IMDb
- Most voted
- The Handmaid's Tale
- Box office
- $435M, led by Marley & Me ($255.7M)
Frequent collaborators
Michael Moriarty2 titles together
Scott Wilson2 titles togetherFilmography 67
2026
- The TestamentsTV showTV show · as Aunt Lydia Clements · Producer · 10 episodes
★ 8.2
2024
- The FriendMovieMovie · as Marjorie
★ 6.4
2023
- The Exorcist: BelieverMovieMovie · as Nurse Ann Brooks
★ 4.8
2022
- The IndependentMovieMovie · as Patricia Turnball★ 5.8
2021
- HacksTV showTV show · as Alien · 1 episode
★ 8.3 - MassMovieMovie · as Linda
★ 7.5 - Teenage EuthanasiaTV showTV show
★ 6.0
2019
- The Other TwoTV showTV show · as Paula Davies · 1 episode★ 7.8
- Lambs of GodTV showTV show · as Sister Margarita · 4 episodes★ 7.3
2018
- HereditaryMovieMovie · as Joan
★ 7.3 - American AnimalsMovieMovie · as Betty Jean 'BJ' Gooch★ 7.0
- A Kid Like JakeMovieMovie · as Catherine
★ 5.6 - NancyMovieMovie · as Betty★ 6.2
- TyrelMovieMovie · as Silvia★ 5.5
2017
- The Handmaid's TaleTV showTV show · as Aunt Lydia Clements · 50 episodes★ 8.3
2016
- Captain FantasticMovieMovie · as Abigail Bertrang★ 7.8
- Collateral BeautyMovieMovie · as Sally Price★ 6.8
- Search PartyTV showTV show · as Paula Jo · 2 episodes
★ 7.6 - QuarryTV showTV show · as Naomi · 4 episodes
★ 8.0 - NormanMovieMovie · as Carol RaskinRent/Buy★ 6.1
2015
- Our Brand Is CrisisMovieMovie · as NellRent/Buy★ 6.1
2014
- True DetectiveTV showTV show · as Betty Childress · 1 episode★ 8.8
- The DropMovieMovie · as DottieRent/Buy★ 7.0
- The LeftoversTV showTV show · as Patti Levin · 21 episodes★ 8.3
- St. VincentMovieMovie · as Shirley★ 7.2
- Olive KitteridgeTV showTV show · as Bonnie Newton · 4 episodes★ 8.2
- WildlikeMovieMovie · as Jeanie
★ 6.6
2013
- Side EffectsMovieMovie · as Mrs. Taylor★ 7.0
- Masters of SexTV showTV show · as Estabrooks Masters · 7 episodesRent/Buy★ 7.9
- Gimme ShelterMovieMovie · as Kathy
★ 6.4
2012
- BacheloretteMovieMovie · as Victoria Archer★ 5.3
- ComplianceMovieMovie · as Sandra★ 6.4
2011
- The Art of Getting ByMovieMovie · as Mrs. GrimesRent/Buy★ 6.5
2010
- LouieTV showTV show · as Sister Carson · 1 episode★ 8.5
2009
- The Informant!MovieMovie · as Kate Medford
★ 6.5
2008
- Marley & MeMovieMovie · as Dr. Platt
★ 7.0
2007
- The BabysittersMovieMovie · as Tammy Lyner★ 5.6
- Alice Upside DownMovieMovie · as Aunt Sally★ 5.2
2006
- Flags of Our FathersMovieMovie · as Mrs. Strank
★ 7.1
2005
- American Dad!TV showTV show · as Miss Macadoo (voice) · 1 episode★ 7.4
- The Notorious Bettie PageMovieMovie · as Edna PageRent/Buy★ 6.5
2004
- HouseTV showTV show · as Mother Superior · 1 episode★ 8.7
- Garden StateMovieMovie · as Olivia★ 7.4
- The Manchurian CandidateMovieMovie · as Congresswoman Beckett★ 6.6
- The ForgottenMovieMovie · as Eileen the Accountant★ 5.8
2001
- Law & Order: Criminal IntentTV showTV show · as Laurie Manotti · 1 episode★ 7.6
1999
- Freaks and GeeksTV showTV show · as Cookie Kelly · 2 episodes★ 8.7
- Third WatchTV showTV show · as Sgt. Beth Markham · 3 episodes★ 8.0
- Judging AmyTV showTV show · as Mrs. Schleewee · 2 episodes★ 7.1
- ProvidenceTV showTV show · as Mary · 1 episode★ 6.8
- Shiloh 2: Shiloh SeasonMovieMovie · as Louise Preston
★ 6.0
1998
- Apt PupilMovieMovie · as Monica Bowden★ 6.7
1997
- DavidTV showTV show · as Louise Durning / Sally Wilkens · 2 episodes★ 6.9
1996
- ShilohMovieMovie · as Louise Preston★ 6.3
1995
- BushwhackedMovieMovie · as Mrs. Patterson★ 5.7
1994
- It Could Happen to YouMovieMovie · as Carol★ 6.4
- Touched by an AngelTV showTV show · as Paula Dardenne · 1 episode★ 6.2
- Chicago HopeTV showTV show · as Eleanor Robertson · 1 episode★ 6.9
1993
- The X-FilesTV showTV show · as Mrs. Reed · 1 episode
★ 8.6 - PhiladelphiaMovieMovie · as Jill Beckett
★ 7.7
1992
- Lorenzo's OilMovieMovie · as PediatricianRent/Buy★ 7.3
1990
- Law & OrderTV showTV show · as Dorothy Baxter / Teresa Franz / Dr. Beth Allison / Patricia Smith · 1 episode★ 7.8
- Green CardMovieMovie · as Peggy★ 6.3
1987
- The Days and Nights of Molly DoddTV showTV show · as Nurse Courtney · 1 episode★ 8.1
1985
- North & South: Book 1, North & SouthTV showTV show · as Maureen · 3 episodesRent/Buy★ 8.1
More credits 32
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2022
- Family SquaresMovieMovie · as Judith
2021
- Enemy of the PeopleMovieMovie
- Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent StrokesMovieMovie · as Edna Garrett
2020
- Speed of LifeMovieMovie · as June
2019
- Henrietta BulkowskiMovieMovie · as themselves
2017
- HedgehogMovieMovie · as Joan
2016
- The Great & The SmallMovieMovie · as Dupre
2014
- Big DriverMovieMovie · as Ramona
- The DiscoverersMovieMovie · as Patti
2011
- Coming Up RosesMovieMovie · as Lynne
- Lost RevolutionMovieMovie · as Glenn
2009
- Taking ChanceMovieMovie · as Gretchen
- The Toe TacticMovieMovie · as Honey Woman
2008
- Familiar StrangersMovieMovie · as Dottie Worthington
2007
- Gardener of EdenMovieMovie · as Ma Harris
- Goodbye BabyMovieMovie · as Terri
- I Believe in AmericaMovieMovie · as Glenn
- The Living WakeMovieMovie · as Librarian
2006
- Saving ShilohMovieMovie · as Louise Preston
2005
- Law & Order: Trial by JuryTV showTV show · as Karen Ames · 1 episode
- The Thing About My FolksMovieMovie · as Linda
2003
- LucyMovieMovie · as DeDe
2001
- Amy & IsabelleMovieMovie · as Lenora
- The DivisionTV showTV show · as Sarah · 1 episode
2000
- BabyMovieMovie · as Ms. Minifred
1999
- Family LawTV showTV show
1997
- All Over MeMovieMovie · as Anne
- Nothing SacredTV showTV show · as Sister Mo · 20 episodes
1995
- Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. LongMovieMovie · as Rose Long
1985
- First StepsMovieMovie · as Debby