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Joy Dorothy Coghill-Thorne, CM, (May 13, 1926 – January 20, 2017) was a Canadian actress, director, and writer. Her obituary in The Vancouver Sun described her as having had "a seven-decade run at the top of the Vancouver theatre world."
Explore the creative works and life journey of Joy Coghill, a Canadian artist and writer. Learn about her upcoming exhibition at UBC, her artistic process, and her reflections on time and history.
Joy Coghill was born on 13 May 1926 in Findlater, Saskatchewan, Canada. She was an actress, known for Double Jeopardy (1999), Stargate SG-1 (1997) and The Beachcombers (1972). She was married to John Thorne. She died on 20 January 2017 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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Joy Coghill was a versatile and influential actor, director and teacher who helped shape Canada's cultural identity. She founded Holiday Theatre, Vancouver Playhouse and Western Gold Theatre, and starred in films, TV and stage productions.
Jan 22, 2017 · A Vancouver performing-arts legend has passed away. Director, actor, and producer Joy Coghill was loved by her peers and audiences throughout a career that lasted nearly seven decades. Born in...
Jan 24, 2017 · Joy Coghill was a versatile and influential actress, director and co-founder of the Holiday Theatre and the Performing Arts Lodge. She had a seven-decade career in Vancouver theatre, TV and movies, and received the Order of Canada and the Governor General’s Award.
Joy Coghill was a Canadian actress, director, producer and educator who made theatre history with her groundbreaking work. She received many honours and awards, including the Order of Canada, and was the first female Artistic Director of the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Co.
