Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Stage actor, Television actor, Film actor, Actor
Birthday
(Monday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Education
DePaul University, College of the Holy Cross, Williston Northampton School
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Name Origin
English < Latin < Ancient Greek < Hebrew (חַנָּה)
Popularity
Tier B -- 32,029 Wikipedia views/month
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Birthday twin
Shares a birthday (January 30) with Franklin Delano Roosevelt
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 35
Year context
Born in 1956 -- Suez Crisis; Hungarian Revolution; Dwight D. Eisenhower was US president
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Career
Career spanning 33 years (1992-2025)
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Monkey
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (24)
AWARDS (4)
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
2017
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Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Drama Supporting Actress
2017
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
2017
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Primetime Emmy Awards
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Ann Dowd?
Ann Dowd is 70 years old, born on .
Where was Ann Dowd born?
Ann Dowd was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA.
What movies or shows has Ann Dowd been in?
Ann Dowd has 24 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Testaments (2026), The Friend (2025), Hereditary (2018), Captain Fantastic (2016), Good Behavior (2016).
What is Ann Dowd known for?
Ann Dowd is primarily known as an actor. 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…
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You can find more about Ann Dowd on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
