Barb Mitchell

Barb Mitchell

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Biography

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A talented Canadian actress, based in Calgary, Alberta, has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. Her impressive body of work includes film, television, theatre, and voice acting. She has appeared in notable projects such as Ride, Damnation, The Reckoning, Merry In Laws, Haunting Melissa, Dark Hearts, Lost Holiday, and iZombie.

Prior to her successful acting career, she spent over 20 years working in television news, honing her skills as a reporter, anchor, writer, producer, national correspondent, and morning show host. At the age of 42, she made the bold decision to transition to acting full-time, dedicating herself to perfecting her craft.

Her extensive experience in theatre has seen her take on iconic roles in Shakespearean classics, including Queen Margaret in Richard III, Queen Tamora in Titus Andronicus, Lady Capulet in Romeo & Juliet, and the Witch in Macbeth. She has also appeared in dramatic productions of The Old Neighbourhood, Dinner with Friends, Heaven, Habitat, and The Graduate.

In addition to her acting credits, she is a talented vocalist and a member of the vocal group Revv52. She has a passion for musical theatre, having performed in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Nunsense. Her improv skills have been showcased through her membership in the Loose Moose Theatre ensemble, Next Time Improv, Dirty Laundry Improv, and The Late Late Breakfast Show.

This accomplished actress is a devoted wife and mother of three, and an animal lover, with a special fondness for dogs.

Career

2025
2024
Dying in Plain Sight
Dying in Plain Sight as Dr. Franklin
2021
Land
Land as Diner Waitress
2018
Hold the Dark
Hold the Dark as ER Doctor
2017
Incontrol
Incontrol as Marissa's Mother
Everfall
Everfall as News Anchor
2015
The Reckoning
The Reckoning as Mrs. Wirth
2014
Dark Hearts
Dark Hearts as Katherine Strogue
2013
Haunting Melissa
Haunting Melissa as Katherine Strouge
The Confession
The Confession as Mrs. Wirth
2012
Merry In-Laws
Merry In-Laws as Joyce Spencer
2005
Brokeback Mountain
Brokeback Mountain as Western Dancer (uncredited)
Fugitives Run
Fugitives Run as TV Reporter