Dawn Ford — Actor

Forty years in the business, a lifetime of stories to tell, with a fresh wave of industry attention and still creating substantial roles.

Dawn Ford is a versatile actor with four decades of experience across film, television, and theatre. Known for her range, transformative character work, and vibrant energy, she has built an impressive body of work spanning independent films and major productions.

Most recently, Dawn stars as Evelyn in the feature film Bury the Devil, released in August 2026. Her performance has earned praise from critics, with Flickering Myth declaring that “Ford steals the show” and Film Threat highlighting her strong, vulnerable portrayal and remarkable physical and vocal transformation.

Her screen credits include Beans, Peace by Chocolate, On the Basis of Sex, Brad’s Status, Death Wish, Warm Bodies, and Mirror, Mirror. Her television work includes recurring guest-star roles in CBC’s Plan B and MGM’s The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair, alongside appearances in Being Human, The Bold Type, and numerous other productions. Her theatre credits reflect the same versatility, with leading roles in productions including Suddenly Last Summer.

A skilled performer with experience in improv, singing, dialects and voices, modern dance, and martial arts, Dawn brings curiosity, commitment, and a fearless willingness to transform to every role.

Her philosophy? Keep growing, keep creating, and keep lighting up the world with her energy. After 40 years, Dawn Ford is ready for the next chapter—and the characters she has yet to bring to life.