Dick Cusack

Richard John Cusack (29 August 1925, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA - 2 June 2003) was an actor and filmmaker, and the father of actors Ann Cusack, Joan Cusack, and John Cusack. Until 1970, Cusack worked as an Clio award-winning advertising executive.

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29 August - 1925 - Manhattan - New York City - New York - 2 June - 2003 - Ann Cusack - Joan Cusack - John Cusack - Clio award

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Most of his acting roles were playing authority figures, such as a Senate Chairman, minister/chaplain, and Secretary of State; he played a judge in the TV movie Overexposed, and in theatrical releases Things Change and Eight Men Out. His 1971 abortion documentary The Committee won an Emmy Award.

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Things Change - Eight Men Out

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Cusack died in Evanston, Illinois, of pancreatic cancer.

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