Joan McBride

Joan McBride

Joan McBride, a talented actor based in Montreal, is known for her versatility in various mediums. Whether it's on stage, screen, or behind the mic, Joan's attention to detail and ability to capture nuance brings authenticity and artistic integrity to every role she takes on.

In the world of film, Joan has received acclaim for her portrayal of Betty, the psychopathic church lady, in the award-winning horror film "End of the Line" by Maurice Deveraux Productions. She has also worked on the film "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 high praise. Joan's notable credits include 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 active member of the 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 portrayed Emily Dickinson in the one-woman show "The Belle of Amherst" (2017) by William Luce, receiving 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 playing the role of Ruth Steiner in Donald Margulies' "Collected Stories," alongside Melissa Paulson as Lisa Morrison.

To further enhance 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. She has a professional home studio, equipped with a black box for recording purposes.

Movies for Joan McBride...

Title: Fatal Vows
Character: Lola Cross
Released: November 17, 2012
Type: TV
When marriages fall apart, divorce can turn ugly - even deadly. From blushing brides turned cold-blooded killers to smitten grooms with shocking dark sides, the criminal psychology behind deadly divorces is examined. Guiding viewers through actual stories of love gone wrong are psychotherapist Stacy Kaiser and forensic psychologist Dr. Brian Russell, who analyze each couple to better understand how the marriage turned from flawed to fatal. .
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End of the Line
Title: End of the Line
Character: Betty
Released: October 14, 2007
Type: Movie
Karen, a young psychiatric nurse, boards the last subway train of the night only to have it stop in the middle of the tunnel. Suddenly, her nightmare begins: a mysterious cult has decided that it's the end of the world and the only way to save the souls of the living is to kill them in cold blood. As those around her are brutally murdered, Karen and a handful of survivors must face the homicidal cult, supernatural forces and their own fears of Armageddon in order to survive.
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Fatal Trust
Title: Fatal Trust
Character: Helen
Released: December 7, 2006
Type: Movie
Following the death of her husband, Kate moves back home with her young child to live with her sister. As she begins to rebuild her life, she quickly realizes that the Doctor for whom she works is really a psychotic serial killer, his victims murdered with snake venom. As she begins to unfold his dark secrets, she finds she is in as much danger as his victims.
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Abandon
Title: Abandon
Character: Library Assistant
Released: October 14, 2002
Type: Movie
A psychological thriller about a senior at one of America's most prestigious universities. Under enormous pressure to complete her thesis and earn a top job at one of the world's most competitive consulting firms, Katie is still coping with the sudden unexplained disappearance of her first love two years prior. As the investigation continues, Katie is forced to choose between past passions and new possibilities, even as new facts are uncovered.
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FearDotCom
Title: FearDotCom
Character: Mrs. Richardson
Released: August 9, 2002
Type: Movie
When four bodies are discovered among the industrial decay and urban grime of New York City, brash young detective Mike Reilly teams with ambitious Department of Health researcher Terry Huston to uncover the cause behind their violent and inexplicable deaths. The only common factor shared by the victims? Each died exactly 48 hours after logging onto a website called feardotcom.
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Zero in and Scream
Title: Zero in and Scream
Released: December 3, 1971
Type: Movie
A lonely man, tired of being rejected by women, gets ahold of a rifle and prowls the Hollywood hills, picking off rich couples.