Joseph Moreland's Journey to Success: A Passion for Acting Born in Historic Grafton, West Virginia
Joseph Moreland's fascination with acting began at a young age, growing up in the historic town of Grafton, West Virginia. His first notable role was Oliver Hix, a member of the Barbershop Quartet in the high school production of "Music Man" during his junior year.
As a SAG-Eligible actor, Joseph has amassed an impressive list of credits on IMDb, with numerous TV and film projects now streaming, including "Casting Stones", "I Can't Breathe (God Forgive Them)", "Between Mercy and Me", "Alan and the Rulers of the Air", "One Cop's Journey", "Butterfly (Short)", and "Cobra Kai".
Some of these films have garnered awards at national and international film festivals, with Joseph himself receiving the Best Villain award for his portrayal of Sgt. Kalmus in "I Can't Breathe (God Forgive Them)". This versatility has allowed him to take on a wide range of characters, including a lead role as a less-than devoted husband and father in "Mix Tape", shot in Los Angeles, the main antagonist preacher in "Casting Stones", and the head doctor in "In God's Time".
Joseph's love for the stage has led him to numerous roles at several stage companies in Cincinnati, including his recent portrayals of Sheriff Schmid in Footlighters' "Bonnie and Clyde" and Bill Austin in Loveland Stage Company's "Mamma Mia". He has also had the opportunity to showcase his love for jazz as a principal singer in Cincinnati Music Theater's jazz show, "Singables and Swingables".
To continually improve his craft, Joseph has studied under private acting coaches in New York and Los Angeles, as well as group acting sessions at Cincinnati Actor's Studio. He has also honed his improv skills with Unbridled Citizens Brigade, Detroit Creativity Project, and Houde School of Acting.
When not acting, Joseph enjoys spending time outdoors and has been blessed with four wonderful children with his wife, Sandy, whom he resides with in Cincinnati, Ohio.
