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 (34 titles)
7.1MovieGhostlight
Tony-Winner Deanna Dunagan · 2024
6.5MovieAsteroid City
Waitress · 2023
5.4MovieSo Cold the River
Anne McKinney · 2022
6.6MovieStillwater
Sharon · 2021
6.7ShowDispatches from Elsewhere
Nana · 2020
6.2MovieAn Acceptable Loss
Dr. Willa Sipes · 2019
7.3ShowThe Exorcist
Mother Bernadette · 2016
8.3ShowChicago Med
Margaret Charles · 2015
6.3MovieThe Visit
Nana · 2015
7.5ShowThe Strain
Ancharia · 2014
5.6MovieJust Like a Woman
George's Mother · 2013
8.0ShowHouse of Cards
Susan Marbury · 2013
6.5MovieMariachi Gringo
Monica · 2012
7.2ShowUnforgettable
Alice Wells · 2011
7.5ShowPrivate Practice
Dr. Vivian Carlsmith · 2007
Dimension
Annabelle · 2007
6.4ShowUgly Betty
Lee · 2006
7.9ShowPsych
Myrtle · 2006
8.1ShowPrison Break
Judy · 2005
6.5MovieLosing Isaiah
Dr. Goldstein · 1995
7.5MovieTwo Fathers: Justice for the Innocent
Janice Bradley · 1994
7.3ShowLaw & Order
Estelle Adams · 1990
6.3MovieMen Don't Leave
Fay · 1990
5.7ShowAmerika
Betty Milford · 1987
6.1MovieRunning Scared
Sister Rebecca · 1986
7.5MovieTwo Fathers' Justice
1985
MovieA Matter of Principle
Miss Keyes · 1984
5.4MovieThe Naked Face
Mrs. Hadley · 1984
7.0MovieThe Roommate
Mrs. Zeigler · 1984
MovieAny Friend of Nicholas Nickleby Is a Friend of Mine
Emily Dickinson · 1982