Joanna Cassidy

Joanna Cassidy (born Joanna Virginia Caskey; August 2, 1945) is an American actress and former model. Starting her career as a model in the 1960s, Cassidy made her acting debut in 1973 with roles in the thriller films The Laughing Policeman and The Outfit. She went on to star in films like Bank Shot (1974) and The Late Show (1977). Cassidy also appeared in the short-lived television series The Roller Girls (1978) and 240-Robert (1979). In 1982, she gained significant recognition for her role as replicant Zhora Salome in the science fiction film Blade Runner. Cassidy's notable works also include the political thriller Under Fire (1983), for which she won a Sant Jordi Award for Best Actress in a Foreign Language Film. She received a Golden Globe Award for her role in the NBC comedy series Buffalo Bill (1983–1984) and was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.