Ann Dowd

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.

Ann Dowd is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 22 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes The Testaments (2026), The Exorcist: Believer (2023), The Independent (2022), Lambs of God (2019), Hereditary (2018), American Animals (2018), The Handmaid's Tale (2017), Collateral Beauty (2016). The recorded credits span 1993 to 2026, including 18 movies and 4 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.