Ann Dowd on Her Acting Career and the New Season of 'The Handmaid’s Tale'

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Ann Dowd is a veteran actor. Her career began on the stage, first in Chicago, where she went to school, then in New York. She started appearing on screen in the ’90s in shows like “The Baby-Sitter’s Club” and “Law & Order.” As she has continued her acting journey, she has starred in many memorable parts including her roles in the HBO series “The Leftovers” and the 2012 film “Compliance.” She may be best known for her role as the sadistic Aunt Lydia in the hit series “The Handmaid’s Tale,” which earned her an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. She joins guest host Linda Holmes to chat about the new season of “The Handmaid’s Tale,” similarities between some of the different roles she’s played, and when she made the switch from studying medicine in school to studying acting. Plus, she’ll talk a little bit about her new film “Mass” which premiered at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival.

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