Ann Dowd
Acting
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.
Known for
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tvThe Testaments
2026
Aunt Lydia Clements
movieThe Friend
2025
Marjorie
movieThe Exorcist: Believer
2023
Nurse Ann Brooks
movieThe Independent
2022
Patricia Turnball
movieFamily Squares
2022
Judith
movieMass
2021
Linda
tvHacks
2021
Alien
movieRebecca
2020
Mrs. Van Hopper
movieCowboys
2020
Faith
tvLambs of God
2019
Sister Margarita
movieHenrietta Bulkowski
2019
Narrator
tvThe Other Two
2019
Paula Davies
movieNancy
2018
Betty
movieA Kid Like Jake
2018
Catherine
movieAmerican Animals
2018
Betty Jean 'BJ' Gooch
movieTyrel
2018
Silvia
tvThe Handmaid's Tale
2017
Aunt Lydia Clements
movieCollateral Beauty
2016
Sally Price
tvSearch Party
2016
Paula Jo
tvQuarry
2016
Naomi
movieCaptain Fantastic
2016
Abigail Bertrang
movieWildlike
2015
Jeanie
tvThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
Self - Guest
tvOlive Kitteridge
2014
Bonnie Newton
movieBig Driver
2014
Ramona
movieSt. Vincent
2014
Shirley
movieThe Drop
2014
Dottie
tvThe Leftovers
2014
Patti Levin
tvTrue Detective
2014
Betty Childress
tvMasters of Sex
2013
Estabrooks Masters
movieSide Effects
2013
Mrs. Taylor
movieCompliance
2012
Sandra
movieBachelorette
2012
Victoria Archer
movieThe Art of Getting By
2011
Mrs. Grimes
tvLouie
2010
Sister Carson
movieTaking Chance
2009
Gretchen
movieThe Informant!
2009
Kate Medford
tvWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
Self - Guest
movieThe Toe Tactic
2009
Honey Woman
movieMarley & Me
2008
Dr. Platt
movieFamiliar Strangers
2008
Dottie Worthington
movieThe Babysitters
2008
Tammy Lyner
movieAlice Upside Down
2007
Aunt Sally
movieThe Living Wake
2007
Librarian
movieGardener of Eden
2007
Ma Harris
movieFlags of Our Fathers
2006
Mrs. Strank
movieThe Notorious Bettie Page
2006
Edna Page
movieSaving Shiloh
2006
Louise Preston
tvLaw & Order: Trial by Jury
2005
Karen Ames
tvAmerican Dad!
2005
Miss Macadoo (voice)
tvHouse
2004
Mother Superior
movieThe Forgotten
2004
Eileen the Accountant
movieThe Manchurian Candidate
2004
Congresswoman Beckett
movieGarden State
2004
Olivia
movieHomework
2004
Mother
movieLucy
2003
DeDe
tvJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
Self - Guest
tvLaw & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
Laurie Manotti
movieAmy & Isabelle
2001
Lenora
tvThe Division
2001
Sarah
movieBaby
2000
Ms. Minifred
tvFreaks and Geeks
1999
Cookie Kelly
tvThird Watch
1999
Sgt. Beth Markham
tvLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
Louise Durning / Sally Wilkens
tvJudging Amy
1999
Mrs. Schleewee
movieShiloh 2: Shiloh Season
1999
Louise Preston
tvProvidence
1999
Mary
movieApt Pupil
1998
Monica Bowden
tvNothing Sacred
1997
Sister Mo
movieShiloh
1996
Louise Preston
movieBushwhacked
1995
Mrs. Patterson
tvTouched by an Angel
1994
Paula Dardenne
tvChicago Hope
1994
Eleanor Robertson
moviePhiladelphia
1993
Jill Beckett
tvThe X-Files
1993
Mrs. Reed
movieLorenzo's Oil
1992
Pediatrician
movieGreen Card
1990
Peggy
tvLaw & Order
1990
Dorothy Baxter / Teresa Franz / Dr. Beth Allison / Patricia Smith
tvThe Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
1987
Nurse Courtney
tvNorth and South
1985
Maureen
movieFirst Steps
1985
Debby
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tvThe Testaments
2026
Producer