
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
May 13, 1926
Died
January 20, 2017 (age 90)
Place of Birth
Findlater, Saskatchewan, Canada
Joy Coghill
Biography
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.
Known For

TV
The X-Files
Linda Thibedeaux
1993

TV
Stargate SG-1
Saroosh / Selmak
1997

TV
Sliders
Mrs. Ezra Tweak
1995

TV
The Outer Limits
Jean
1995

TV
Airwolf
Reverend Mother
1984

TV
Viper
Mother Grace
1994

TV
Poltergeist: The Legacy
Mrs. Blake
1996

Film
Double Jeopardy
Neighbor in Garden
1999

Film
Omen IV: The Awakening
Sister Francesca
1991

Film
Shivers
Mona Wheatley
1975
TV
My Life as a Dog
1997

Film
Andre
Betsy
1994

Film
Blue Monkey
Dede Wilkens
1987

Film
The Christmas Secret
Old woman
2000

Film
Snowbound: The Jim and Jennifer Stolpa Story
Dr. Jorgenson
1994

Film
Miracle on Interstate 880
Sister Mary
1993

Film
Living with the Dead
Mrs. Ziff
2002

Film
Color Me Perfect
Jennifer
1996

Film
Betrayed
Mabel Stewart
2003

Film
My Son Johnny
Anna Cortino
1991
Filmography
2003FilmBetrayedas Mabel Stewart2002FilmLiving with the Deadas Mrs. Ziff2000FilmThe Christmas Secretas Old woman1999FilmDouble Jeopardyas Neighbor in Garden1997TVStargate SG-1as Saroosh / Selmak1997TVMy Life as a Dog1996FilmColor Me Perfectas Jennifer1996TVPoltergeist: The Legacyas Mrs. Blake1995FilmThe Other Mother: A Moment of Truth Movieas Sister Vincent1995TVThe Outer Limitsas Jean1995TVSlidersas Mrs. Ezra Tweak1994FilmAndreas Betsy1994FilmSnowbound: The Jim and Jennifer Stolpa Storyas Dr. Jorgenson1994TVViperas Mother Grace1993TVThe X-Filesas Linda Thibedeaux1993FilmMiracle on Interstate 880as Sister Mary1991FilmMy Son Johnnyas Anna Cortino1991FilmOmen IV: The Awakeningas Sister Francesca1987FilmChristmas Comes to Willow Creekas Charlotte1987FilmBlue Monkeyas Dede Wilkens1984TVAirwolfas Reverend Mother1978FilmJacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fangas Mistress Fowl1975FilmShiversas Mona Wheatley