Career Timeline of Ann Dowd: Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Ann Dowd made an impact.
Ann Dowd is a prolific American actress recognized for her extensive filmography. She has appeared in diverse movies such as *Green Card*, *Lorenzo's Oil*, *Philadelphia*, *Garden State*, *The Manchurian Candidate*, *Marley & Me*, *Compliance*, *Side Effects*, *St. Vincent*, *Captain Fantastic*, *Hereditary*, and *Mass*. Her performance in *Compliance* earned her the National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actress. Additionally, she received nominations for a British Academy Film Award and a Critics' Choice Award for her role in *Mass*.
1985: First Appearance in First Steps
In 1985, Ann Dowd made her first appearance in the television movie "First Steps" with Megan Mullally.
1987: Jeff Award for The Normal Heart
In 1987, Ann Dowd won a Jeff Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "The Normal Heart".
1990: Appearance in Green Card
In 1990, Ann Dowd appeared in the film "Green Card".
1992: Appearance in Lorenzo's Oil
In 1992, Ann Dowd appeared in the film "Lorenzo's Oil".
1993: Broadway Debut in Candida
In 1993, Ann Dowd made her Broadway debut in the play "Candida" starring Mary Steenburgen, receiving the Clarence Derwent Award for her performance.
1995: Portrayal of Rose Long in Kingfish
In 1995, Ann Dowd portrayed Rose Long in the television movie "Kingfish", opposite John Goodman.
1996: Appearance in Taking Sides
In 1996, Ann Dowd appeared in "Taking Sides" on Broadway with Elizabeth Marvel and Vera Farmiga.
1997: Starring in Shiloh and All Over Me
In 1997, Ann Dowd starred in "Shiloh" and the cult film "All Over Me".
1998: Appearance in Apt Pupil
In 1998, Ann Dowd appeared in the film "Apt Pupil", playing the mother of Brad Renfro's character.
1999: Appearance in Shiloh 2: Shiloh Season
In 1999, Ann Dowd appeared in "Shiloh 2: Shiloh Season" as Louise Preston.
2004: Roles in The Manchurian Candidate, Garden State and The Forgotten
In 2004, Ann Dowd appeared in "The Manchurian Candidate", "Garden State", and "The Forgotten".
2004: Appearances in Garden State and The Manchurian Candidate
In 2004, Ann Dowd appeared in the films "Garden State" and "The Manchurian Candidate".
2005: Role in The Notorious Bettie Page
In 2005, Ann Dowd starred in "The Notorious Bettie Page", portraying Edna Page, Bettie Page's mother.
2006: Roles in Saving Shiloh and Flags of Our Fathers
In 2006, Ann Dowd appeared in "Saving Shiloh" as Louise Preston and played Mrs. Strank in Clint Eastwood's "Flags of Our Fathers".
2007: Role in Doubt at George Street Playhouse
In 2007, Ann Dowd played Sister Aloysius in "Doubt" at the George Street Playhouse, receiving critical acclaim.
2008: Appearance in Marley & Me
In 2008, Ann Dowd appeared in "Marley & Me" starring Jennifer Aniston.
2009: Appearance in The Informant!
In 2009, Ann Dowd played a supporting role in the film "The Informant!".
2011: Off-Broadway in Blood from a Stone
In 2011, Ann Dowd performed Off-Broadway in "Blood from a Stone", playing the mother of Ethan Hawke.
2012: Appearance in Compliance
In 2012, Ann Dowd appeared in the film "Compliance", winning the National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role.
2013: Appearance in Side Effects
In 2013, Ann Dowd appeared in the film "Side Effects".
2014: Appearance in St. Vincent
In 2014, Ann Dowd appeared in the film "St. Vincent".
2014: Series Regular on The Leftovers
In 2014, Ann Dowd became a series regular on the HBO series "The Leftovers", receiving a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her role.
2015: Starred in Night Is a Room
In 2015, Ann Dowd starred in Naomi Wallace's play "Night Is a Room" at Signature Theater.
2016: Appearance in Captain Fantastic
In 2016, Ann Dowd appeared in the film "Captain Fantastic".
2017: Starring in The Handmaid's Tale
In 2017, Ann Dowd began starring as Aunt Lydia Clements on the Hulu series "The Handmaid's Tale", for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award.
2018: Appearance in Hereditary
In 2018, Ann Dowd appeared in the film "Hereditary".
2021: Appearance in Mass
In 2021, Ann Dowd appeared in the film "Mass", earning nominations for a British Academy Film Award and a Critics' Choice Award for her performance.
2021: Cast as Edna Garrett
In 2021, Ann Dowd was cast as Edna Garrett for the third installment of "Live in Front of a Studio Audience" on ABC.
2025: The Handmaid's Tale
In 2025, Ann Dowd will still be in "The Handmaid's Tale".
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