Best Known For:The film The Contender
Breakthrough:Tony Award for Burn This and subsequent Oscar-nominated film roles in 1988
10 Quick Facts About Joan Allen
- Full Name: Joan Allen
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The film The Contender
- Place of Birth: Rochelle, Illinois
- Birth Year: 1956
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Spouse / Partner: Peter Friedman
- Children: Sadie Friedman
- Specialization: Actor
Joan Allen Age
Joan Allen is about 70 years old as of 2026. Joan Allen was born in 1956.
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Joan Allen Height
Joan Allen stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches. This is approximately 178 cm.
Joan Allen Weight
Joan Allen weighs around 53 kilograms. This is approximately 117 lbs.
Education
She attended Northern Illinois University, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre.
- Northern Illinois University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Field of Study: Theatre
Career & Work
Joan Allen's career includes acting and entertainment roles with Steppenwolf Theatre Company.
Organization: Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Role: Actress
Period: 1977–Present
Details: Stage, film and television career; multiple Oscar nominations
Rise to Fame
Joan Allen gained recognition through the film The Contender.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include The Contender and Nixon.
- Film: The Contender (2000) — Academy Award nomination for Best Actress
- Film: Nixon (1995) — Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress
Awards & Achievements
- Tony Award — Best Actress in a Play for Burn This
Joan Allen Family & Relationships
Joan Allen is divorced. She has 1 child, Sadie Friedman.
- Father: James Jefferson Allen
- Mother: Dorothea Marie Allen
- Siblings:
- David Allen
- Mary Allen
- Lynn Allen
- Children:
- Sadie Friedman (1994)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Joan Allen
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1956
- Place of Birth: Rochelle, Illinois
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 10 in
- Weight: 53 kg
- Eye Color: Green
- Hair Color: Blonde
Family & Relationships
- Father: James Jefferson Allen
- Mother: Dorothea Marie Allen
- Siblings: 3 siblings
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Spouse / Partner: Peter Friedman
- Children: Sadie Friedman
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
