Ann Dowd is an American actor best known for playing Aunt Lydia in The Handmaid's Tale.
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Best known forthe television show The Handmaid's Tale
BreakthroughWon the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress for The Handmaid's Tale in 2017
10 Quick Facts About Ann Dowd
- Full Name: Ann Dowd
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: the tv show The Handmaid's Tale
- Age: 70 years old
- Date of Birth: January 30, 1956
- Place of Birth: Holyoke, Massachusetts
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Lawrence Arancio
- Specialization: Actor
Ann Dowd Age
Ann Dowd is about 70 years old as of 2026. Ann Dowd was born in 1956.
Ann Dowd Height
Ann Dowd stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches. This is approximately 163 cm.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at College of the Holy Cross and DePaul University.
- College of the Holy Cross
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- DePaul University
- Qualification: Master's degree
- Field of Study: Acting
Rise to Fame
Ann Dowd rose to prominence for her role on the television show The Handmaid's Tale.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include The Handmaid's Tale, Compliance, and The Leftovers.
Film
- Film: Compliance (Sandra, 2012)
Other
- Work: The Handmaid's Tale (Aunt Lydia, 2017-Present)
- Work: The Leftovers (Patti Levin, 2014-2017)
Awards & Achievements
- Primetime Emmy Award — Television Academy — The Handmaid's Tale
Ann Dowd Family & Relationships
Ann Dowd is married to Lawrence Arancio. She has 3 children, including Liam Arancio and Emily Arancio.
- Father: John Dowd
- Mother: Dolores Dowd
- Children:
- Liam Arancio
- Emily Arancio
- Trust Arancio
Personal Information
- Full Name: Ann Dowd
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: January 30, 1956
- Age: 70
- Birthday: January 30
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Place of Birth: Holyoke, Massachusetts
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 4 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Father: John Dowd
- Mother: Dolores Dowd
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Lawrence Arancio
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
