Dawn Ford - Actor Profile

Dawn Ford

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
43Total Films
7.3 Highest Rated
Birth Place: Canada

About Dawn Ford

Dawn Ford is an actress

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Dawn Ford Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Dawn Ford reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 43 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Dawn Ford's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 26% of Dawn Ford's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains On the Basis of Sex, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Dawn Ford Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Dawn Ford's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3
On the Basis of Sex (2018) movie poster
★7.3

On the Basis of Sex: Young lawyer Ruth Bader Ginsburg teams with her husband Marty to bring a groundbreaking case before the U.S. Court of Ap

On the Basis of Sex

2018•Drama
★7.2
Fireheart (2022) movie poster
★7.2

Fireheart: The film explores the world of firefighters in 1920s New York City and tells the story of a 16-year-old girl who will ha

Fireheart

2022•Animation
★7.1
Peace by Chocolate (2021) movie poster
★7.1

Peace by Chocolate: After the bombing of his father's chocolate factory, a young Syrian refugee struggles to settle into his new Canadian sm

Peace by Chocolate

2021•Comedy
★7.1
Polytechnique (2009) movie poster
★7.1

Polytechnique: A dramatization of the Montreal Massacre of 1989 where several female engineering students were murdered by an unstable

Polytechnique

2009•Crime
★7.0
Poverty and Other Delights (1996) movie poster
★7.0

Poverty and Other Delights: Marcel and Joseph are tireless walkers. Their itinerary is an invitation to discover improbable places and fascinating p

Poverty and Other Delights

1996•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Dawn Ford has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Bury the Devil Evelyn Flop Similar →
2026 Secrets on the Ranch Patricia Flop Similar →
2025 Out Standing Elizabeth Average Similar →
2022 From Italy with Amore Nonna Average Similar →
2022 BROCA Stacy (voice) Flop Similar →
2022 Hall Christine Average Similar →
2022 Fireheart (voice) Hit Similar →
2021 Rent Do Executive #2 Flop Similar →
2021 Peace by Chocolate Laura Hit Similar →
2021 One of a Kind Love Aunt Phoebe Hit Similar →
2021 Crisis Tenure Chairwoman Average Similar →
2018 On the Basis of Sex Nurse 1 Hit Similar →
2018 Death Wish Nurse with ER Attending Average Similar →
2017 Born in the Maelstrom Choir Leader Flop Similar →
2017 Brad's Status Jason's Executive Assistant Average Similar →
2014 Garm Wars: The Last Druid The Commander Flop Similar →
2013 Emma's Wings: A Bella Sara Tale Deru (voice) Flop Similar →
2013 The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet Marge Hit Similar →
2013 The Legend of Sarila Tayara (voice) Flop Similar →
2013 Warm Bodies Dr. Burke (uncredited) Hit Similar →
2012 Mirror Mirror Townswoman / Old Lady Average Similar →
2011 Hidden 3D Susan Carter Flop Similar →
2011 The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom Off Camera Performance Hit Similar →
2010 Fakers Lunchlady Judy Flop Similar →
2009 Polytechnique Valérie's Mother Hit Similar →
2007 The Secret ICU nurse #1 Average Similar →
2006 The Covenant School Nurse Average Similar →
2004 Pinocchio 3000 Additional Voices (voice) Flop Similar →
2003 Tales from the Neverending Story: Resurrection Wise Woman Flop Similar →
2003 Tales from the Neverending Story: Badge of Courage Wise Woman Flop Similar →
2002 The Stork Derby Mrs. Flannigan Average Similar →
2001 Tales from the Neverending Story: The Gift Wise Woman Flop Similar →
2001 Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning Wise Woman Flop Similar →
2001 Varian's War - Average Similar →
2000 Lion of Oz (voice) Average Similar →
2000 Where the Money Is Cheryl Average Similar →
1999 Home Team Woman - Funeral Home Flop Similar →
1999 The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Mrs. Van Ripper Average Similar →
1999 P.T. Barnum Mother Hit Similar →
1997 The Education of Little Tree Church Woman Hit Similar →
1996 Poverty and Other Delights Pénitente de l'Oratoire Hit Similar →
1994 Paul and Christina - Flop Similar →
N/A Do It for Her - Flop Similar →

Dawn Ford - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dawn Ford?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dawn Ford is "On the Basis of Sex" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Dawn Ford acted in?

Dawn Ford has been featured in at least 43 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dawn Ford?

Other notable films include "Fireheart", "Peace by Chocolate", and "Polytechnique".

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