Joanna Cassidy

In 1982, Joanna Cassidy garnered national attention playing Zhora in the film Blade Runner. She went on to star in numerous television shows and movies, including Boston Legal, Falcon Crest and Diagnosis Murder. Cassidy received Emmy nominations for her roles in Six Feet Under and Buffalo Bill.

Jo Jo White in Buffalo Bill (1983-1984)

Madison Wesley in Diagnosis Murder (1999-2000)

Margaret Chenowith in Six Feet Under (2001-2005)

Victoria Pratt in Heroes (2007)

"I thought I had a good shot at comedy, but I got lost playing heavies."TV.com: Joanna Cassidy Quotes

"It used to be such a stigma, making that transition to various entertainment medias. There are a couple of actresses who have cut it quite well and I consider myself one. You have to work, you have to have your craft. Every job you do, you gain more experience. You never stop learning."TV.com: Joanna Cassidy Quotes

"I was not open to acting. I never saw it as an option. I had no one to influence me."TV.com: Joanna Cassidy Quotes

• Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.

• August 2, 1944: Born

• 1968: Bullitt

• 1972-73: Mission: Impossible

• 1977: American Raspberry

• 1979: 240-Robert

• 1980-81: Dallas

• 1982: Blade Runner

• 1983-84: Buffalo Bill

• 1984: Wins Golden Globe Award for Buffalo Bill

• 1988: Who Framed Roger Rabbit

• 1990: A Girl of the Limberlost

• 1993: The Tommyknockers

• 1997-98: Superman

• 1999-2000: Diagnosis Murder

• 2001-02: The District

• 2001-05: Six Feet Under

• 2006: Boston Legal

• 2007: Kiss the Bride