Acting · Monahans, Texas, USA · Born May 25, 1940
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.
MovieGhostlight
2024
as Tony-Winner Deanna Dunagan
MovieAsteroid City
2023
as Waitress
MovieSo Cold the River
2022
as Anne McKinney
MovieStillwater
2021
as Sharon
TVDispatches from Elsewhere
2020
as Nana
MovieAn Acceptable Loss
2019
as Dr. Willa Sipes
TVThe Exorcist
2016
as Mother Bernadette
TVChicago Med
2015
as Margaret Charles
MovieThe Visit
2015
as Nana
TVThe Strain
2014
as Ancharia
MovieJust Like a Woman
2013
as George's Mother
TVHouse of Cards
2013
as Susan Marbury
MovieMariachi Gringo
2012
as Monica
TVUnforgettable
2011
as Alice Wells
TVPrivate Practice
2007
as Dr. Vivian Carlsmith
Dimension
2007
as Annabelle
TVUgly Betty
2006
as Lee
TVPsych
2006
as Myrtle
TVPrison Break
2005
as Judy
MovieLosing Isaiah
1995
as Dr. Goldstein
MovieTwo Fathers: Justice for the Innocent
1994
as Janice Bradley
TVLaw & Order
1990
as Estelle Adams
MovieMen Don't Leave
1990
as Fay
TVAmerika
1987
as Betty Milford
MovieRunning Scared
1986
as Sister Rebecca
MovieTwo Fathers' Justice
1985
MovieA Matter of Principle
1984
as Miss Keyes
MovieThe Naked Face
1984
as Mrs. Hadley
MovieThe Roommate
1984
as Mrs. Zeigler
MovieAny Friend of Nicholas Nickleby Is a Friend of Mine
1982
as Emily Dickinson
TVAmerican Playhouse
1982
as Emily Dickenson
MovieWill: G. Gordon Liddy
1982
MovieThe Robber Bridegroom
1980
as Goat's Mother
TVTony Awards
1956
as Self - Winner
