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Joy Coghill

Joy Coghill

Born: 1926-05-13 • Findlater, Saskatchewan, Canada

Joy Coghill was a revered Canadian actress, director, and playwright, made significant contributions to theatre and television. She co-founded the Vancouver Playhouse Acting School, leaving an indelible mark on Canadian theatre. Her versatile career spanned stage, television, and film, showcasing her talent and commitment to nurturing young artists. Her legacy as a multifaceted artist and advocate for the arts continues to inspire generations. She passed away in 2017, leaving behind a profound impact on the Canadian cultural landscape.

Filmography
Betrayed poster
Betrayed
2003 • Mabel Stewart
Living with the Dead poster
Living with the Dead
2002 • Mrs. Ziff
The Christmas Secret poster
The Christmas Secret
2000 • Old woman
Double Jeopardy poster
Double Jeopardy
1999 • Neighbor in Garden
Color Me Perfect poster
Color Me Perfect
1996 • Jennifer
No Image
The Other Mother: A Moment of Truth Movie
1995 • Sister Vincent
Andre poster
Andre
1994 • Betsy
Snowbound: The Jim and Jennifer Stolpa Story poster
Snowbound: The Jim and Jennifer Stolpa Story
1994 • Dr. Jorgenson
Miracle on Interstate 880 poster
Miracle on Interstate 880
1993 • Sister Mary
My Son Johnny poster
My Son Johnny
1991 • Anna Cortino
Omen IV: The Awakening poster
Omen IV: The Awakening
1991 • Sister Francesca
Christmas Comes to Willow Creek poster
Christmas Comes to Willow Creek
1987 • Charlotte
Blue Monkey poster
Blue Monkey
1987 • Dede Wilkens
Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang poster
Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang
1978 • Mistress Fowl
Shivers poster
Shivers
1975 • Mona Wheatley