Meet Joan Cusack's Husband, Richard, Attorney, Met Actress On Blind Date, Leads A Very Private Life

Joan Cusack, the legendary American actress, is hogging the limelight as she returns to the limelight after 11 years. Yes, you read it right. Joan made a dazzling appearance at the Toy Story 5 premiere on the night of May 28, 2026. Usually, Joan stays private and avoids such red carpet events. She is one of the most beloved actresses in the Hollywood industry.

Now that Joan Cusack has made a rare public appearance for the first time in 11 years, people have become curious to know more about her personal life. The 63-year-old actress has been married to Richard Burke since 1996. The couple shares two sons, Dylan and Miles. If you are the one who is interested in knowing about Joan Cusack’s husband, Richard Burke, continue reading.

Who is Joan Cusack's husband, Richard Burke?

Just like Joan Cusack, the man of her dreams, Richard Burke is also very private. Richard is an attorney by profession. Reportedly, Richard earned his law degree from Georgetown University Law Centre and worked for the law firm Skadden Arps Slate Meagher and Flom. He headed HomeGain.com and Apartments.com, and later he served as the president and CEO of Envoy Global from 2015 until 2025, when he retired.

Joan Cusack and Richard Burke's low-key love story

Joan Cusack was already a famous actress before she met Richard Burke. She had also been nominated for an Oscar by the time she crossed paths with Richard. Joan and Richard met on a blind date in Chicago in 1993. They had a very private wedding in 1996. One year after their marriage, the couple welcomed their first child, son, Dylan, in 1997. 

Three years later, in 2000, Joan and Richard completed their family by welcoming their second son, Miles. As the couple leads a very private life, not much is known about Joan’s sons. According to a report by Hello! Joan’s oldest son, Dylan, lent his voice on an episode of the children's cartoon, Phineas and Ferb, in 2011.

When Joan Cusack opened up about motherhood

In a 2011 interview with The Guardian, Joan Cusack got candid about motherhood. The actress mentioned that she wants her kids to grow up seeing how important it is to truly care about something, because having passion makes life meaningful and exciting. She highlighted that parenting is about helping children become good people. She was quoted as saying:

"I want my kids to experience passion. I want them to see that I have things I feel passionate about because it is such a great feeling to really love something. As a parent, you have to figure out how to shape your kid's character. You want to have human beings who learn about good character. You have to be able to see your child with clarity, see the good side and the bad side of them, and work on the bad side and make them better so they fulfil their potential."

Joan Cusack and Richard Burke lead a private family life in Chicago

Joan was born in New York City and grew up in Evanston near Chicago. Currently, Joan, along with her husband, Richard and her kids, is in Chicago’s Gold Coast area. In a 2019 interview with Huffpost, Joan explained the benefits of raising her kids away from the spotlight. She was quoted as saying:

"As my kids would say, 'Chicago is awesome!' It has rich culture and history, as well as some of the best museums, architecture and restaurants in the world. Plus, it prevents our family life from revolving around TV and the movies. In L.A. it's easy to get caught up in what you look like or how much money you have, and those aren't values I want my kids to adopt."

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