JoAnna Garcia Swisher

JoAnna Garcia Swisher

46 · Born: Aug 10, 1979

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornAug 10, 1979 Tampa, Florida, USA
Parents
  • Jay Garcia
  • Loraine Garcia
Relatives
  • Michael Garcia (Sibling)

Biography

JoAnna Garcia Swisher, a talented individual, was born in the vibrant city of Tampa, Florida. Her journey in the world of performance began at the tender age of ten, when she boldly auditioned for a local theater production and remarkably landed the lead role. This early success sparked a passion within her, and she continued to hone her craft throughout her high school years, where she was eventually discovered by the renowned Nickelodeon network.

This breakthrough led to a unique opportunity for JoAnna, as she was selected to star in the popular television series, Are You Afraid of the Dark?, a show that aired for two seasons from 1990. This experience not only further developed her acting skills but also allowed her to gain valuable exposure in the industry.

Following her high school graduation, JoAnna decided to take a year to attend Florida State University, where she pursued her academic interests. However, her passion for acting ultimately led her to make the decision to drop out of college and relocate to the entertainment capital of Hollywood, California. In this new environment, she dedicated herself to working extensively in both television and film, eventually establishing herself as a talented and versatile actress.

Career

2020
Sweet Magnolias
Sweet Magnolias as Maddie Townsend
2017
Fist Fight
Fist Fight as Maggie
2016
Pitch
Pitch as Rachel Patrick
2015
2013
2012
Animal Practice
Animal Practice as Dorothy Crane
Better with You
Better with You as Mia Putney
Extreme Movie
Extreme Movie as Sweetie-Pie
Privileged
Privileged as Megan Smith
Reba
Reba as Cheyenne Hart Montgomery
2001
1999
Holy Joe
Holy Joe as Joyce Cass
Freaks and Geeks
Freaks and Geeks as Vicki Appleby