Joanna Gleason

Joanna Gleason, born Joanne Hall in 1950, is a versatile Canadian-American actress and singer celebrated for her Tony Award-winning performance as the Baker's Wife in Stephen Sondheim's "Into the Woods." Her stage prowess is complemented by a series of acclaimed film appearances, including Mike Nichols' "Heartburn," Woody Allen's "Hannah and Her Sisters" and "Crimes and Misdemeanors," and Paul Thomas Anderson's "Boogie Nights." Gleason's television work spans hit series like "Friends," "The West Wing," "The Good Wife," and "The Affair," cementing her status as a reliable and talented presence across multiple mediums.