Acting
Ann Dowd
Ann Dowd (born January 30, 1956) is an American actress. She decided to become an actress while a premed student at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. She graduated in 1978 and went on to study at The Theatre School at DePaul University. In 1993 she won the Clarence Derwent Award for her performance in the play Candida. She has appeared in television shows including House, The X-Files, Third Watch and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Films Dowd has appeared in include Lorenzo's Oil, Philadelphia, Apt Pupil, Garden State and Flags of Our Fathers.
Acting
- 2026The TestamentsAunt Lydia Clements10 ep.
- 2021Teenage Euthanasia1 ep.
- 2019Lambs of GodSister Margarita4 ep.
- 2019The Other TwoPaula Davies1 ep.
- 2017The Handmaid's TaleAunt Lydia Clements50 ep.
- 2016Search PartyPaula Jo2 ep.
- 2016QuarryNaomi4 ep.
- 2014Olive KitteridgeBonnie Newton4 ep.
- 2014The LeftoversPatti Levin21 ep.
- 2014True DetectiveBetty Childress1 ep.
- 2013Masters of SexEstabrooks Masters7 ep.
- 2010LouieSister Carson1 ep.
- 2005Law & Order: Trial by JuryKaren Ames1 ep.
- 2004The Jury1 ep.
- 2001The DivisionSarah1 ep.
- 1999Freaks and GeeksCookie Kelly2 ep.
- 1999Third WatchSgt. Beth Markham3 ep.
- 1999Family Law1 ep.
- 1999Judging AmyMrs. Schleewee2 ep.
- 1997Nothing SacredSister Mo20 ep.
- 1987The Days and Nights of Molly DoddNurse Courtney1 ep.
- 1985North and SouthMaureen3 ep.
Behind the camera
- 2026The TestamentsProducer10 ep.
Guest appearances
- 2026HacksAlien1 ep.
- 2017The Handmaid's TaleAunt Lydia Clements50 ep.
- 2023Teenage Euthanasia1 ep.
- 2023The Other TwoPaula Davies1 ep.
- 2023American Dad!Miss Macadoo (voice)1 ep.
- 2022Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Guest1 ep.
- 2021Search PartyPaula Jo2 ep.
- 2018Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenSelf - Guest1 ep.
- 2018The Late Show with Stephen ColbertSelf - Guest1 ep.
- 2017The LeftoversPatti Levin1 ep.
- 2016QuarryNaomi4 ep.
- 2013Masters of SexEstabrooks Masters7 ep.
- 2014True DetectiveBetty Childress1 ep.
- 2010LouieSister Carson1 ep.
- 2001Law & Order: Special Victims UnitLouise Durning, Sally Wilkens3 ep.
- 2005Law & Order: Trial by JuryKaren Ames1 ep.
- 2004HouseMother Superior1 ep.
- 2004Law & Order: Criminal IntentLaurie Manotti1 ep.
- 2004The Jury1 ep.
- 1991Law & OrderDorothy Baxter, Dr. Beth Allison, Patricia Smith, Teresa Franz4 ep.
- 2003Touched by an AngelPaula Dardenne1 ep.
- 2002Third WatchSgt. Beth Markham3 ep.
- 2001The DivisionSarah1 ep.
- 1999Judging AmyMrs. Schleewee2 ep.
- 2000Freaks and GeeksCookie Kelly2 ep.
- 2000Family Law1 ep.
- 1999The X-FilesMrs. Reed1 ep.
- 1999ProvidenceMary1 ep.
- 1995Chicago HopeEleanor Robertson1 ep.
- 1990The Days and Nights of Molly DoddNurse Courtney1 ep.