Acting
Deanna Dunagan
Deanna Dunagan (born May 25, 1940) is an American actress. While principally active as a stage actress, she has also worked in television and film. She is best known for her Tony Award-winning portrayal of Violet Weston in Tracy Letts' August: Osage County and for her portrayal of Nana in M. Night Shyamalan's 2015 film The Visit. She has also appeared in the recurring roles of Mother Bernadette on the Fox television series The Exorcist and Mrs. Charles on Chicago Med. She portrayed Dr. Willa Sipe in the 2018 film An Acceptable Loss by writer Joe Chappelle; and starred as Sharon in the 2021 film Stillwater alongside Matt Damon and Abigail Breslin.
Filmography
Ghostlight
Film · 2024
Asteroid City
Film · 2023
So Cold the River
Film · 2022
Stillwater
Film · 2021
Dispatches from Elsewhere
Series · 2020
An Acceptable Loss
Film · 2019
The Exorcist
Series · 2016
The Visit
Film · 2015
Chicago Med
Series · 2015
The Strain
Series · 2014
Just Like a Woman
Film · 2013
House of Cards
Series · 2013
Mariachi Gringo
Film · 2012
Have a Little Faith
Film · 2011
Unforgettable
Series · 2011
Dimension
Film · 2007
Private Practice
Series · 2007
Psych
Series · 2006
Ugly Betty
Series · 2006
Prison Break
Series · 2005
Losing Isaiah
Film · 1995
Two Fathers: Justice for the Innocent
Film · 1994
Men Don't Leave
Film · 1990
Law & Order
Series · 1990
Amerika
Series · 1987
Running Scared
Film · 1986
Two Fathers' Justice
Film · 1985
A Matter of Principle
Film · 1984
The Naked Face
Film · 1984
The Roommate
Film · 1984
Will: G. Gordon Liddy
Film · 1982
Any Friend of Nicholas Nickleby Is a Friend of Mine
Film · 1982
American Playhouse
Series · 1982
American Playhouse
Series · 1982
American Playhouse
Series · 1982
American Playhouse
Series · 1982
The Robber Bridegroom
Film · 1980
Tony Awards
Series · 1956