Joan McBride is a highly acclaimed and versatile actor based in Montreal, renowned for her impressive range across various mediums. With an unwavering commitment to her craft, Joan brings an unparalleled level of attention to detail and nuance to every role she takes on, infusing each performance with authenticity and artistic integrity.
In the world of film, Joan has garnered widespread recognition for her captivating portrayal of Betty, the enigmatic and unsettling church lady, in the award-winning horror film "End of the Line" by Maurice Deveraux Productions. Her impressive filmography also includes notable credits in "Woman in Car" by time's thievish progress to Eternity FILMS, a psychological drama that premiered at The Canadian Film Fest and The Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival in 2021, receiving widespread critical acclaim.
Moreover, Joan has made significant contributions to the world of television, with appearances in "Fatal Trust" by CMJ Productions, "18 to Life" by Gala Films, "Abandon" by Paramount Pictures, "God Bless This Child" by ABC Movie, and "FearDotCom" by Warner Brothers.
On stage, Joan is an integral part of the vibrant performing arts community in Prince Edward County, Ontario, where she has been residing since 2014. Her recent stage productions include the role of Lucy Hopperstaad in Norm Foster's "On a First Name Basis" (2019),alongside acclaimed Canadian actor John Koensgen. She has also brought to life the iconic character of Emily Dickinson in the one-woman show "The Belle of Amherst" (2017) by William Luce, receiving widespread praise for her mesmerizing and moving performance.
Joan's upcoming project will be with County Roads Theatre Company in September 2022, where she will be taking on the role of Ruth Steiner in Donald Margulies' "Collected Stories," alongside Melissa Paulson as Lisa Morrison.
To further hone her skills, Joan actively participates in workshops with her acting coach Gilles Plouffe, self-tape audition workshops with Alex Gravenstien and Maxine Denis, and improvisation of presence workshops with Ruth Zaporah.
In addition to her work in film and theatre, Joan also lends her vocal expertise and experience to voice-over commercials and video games, boasting a professional home studio equipped with a black box for recording purposes.
