Miriam McDonald - Actor Profile

Miriam McDonald

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
14Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 26, 1987
Birth Place: Oakville, Ontario, Canada

About Miriam McDonald

Miriam Katherine McDonald is a Canadian actress best known for playing the lead role Emma Nelson on the Canadian television series Degrassi: The Next Generation.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Miriam McDonald Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Miriam McDonald reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 21% of Miriam McDonald'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 It Goes There: Degrassi's Most Talked About Moments, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Miriam McDonald Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Miriam McDonald's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
It Goes There: Degrassi's Most Talked About Moments (2015) movie poster
★9.0

It Goes There: Degrassi's Most Talked About Moments: The cast and crew talk about their most favourite character moments and the storylines that caused the most reactions.

It Goes There: Degrassi's Most Talked About Moments

2015•Family
★7.6
Degrassi Goes Hollywood (2009) movie poster
★7.6

Degrassi Goes Hollywood: The gang travels to Los Angeles, California as they attempt to live out their dreams.

Degrassi Goes Hollywood

2009•Comedy
★6.5
A Veteran's Christmas (2018) movie poster
★6.5

A Veteran's Christmas: Captain Grace Garland, a decorated U.S. veteran, returns home after two tours of Search and Rescue in Afghanistan. After

A Veteran's Christmas

2018•TV Movie
★5.9
Wolves (2014) movie poster
★5.9

Wolves: The coming-of-age story of Cayden Richards. Forced to hit the road after the murder of his parents, Cayden wanders lost

Wolves

2014•Horror
★5.7
She's Too Young (2004) movie poster
★5.7

She's Too Young: A mother/daughter relationship is thrown off balance when the mother discovers that her "good girl" daughter is part of

She's Too Young

2004•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Miriam McDonald has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Degrassi: Whatever It Takes Self Flop Similar →
2021 The Love Prank Sabrina Flop Similar →
2020 Letters to Satan Claus Mayor Danica Bells Flop Similar →
2018 A Veteran's Christmas Marnie Radcliffe Hit Similar →
2015 It Goes There: Degrassi's Most Talked About Moments Herself Super Hit Similar →
2014 Wolves Haley Average Similar →
2010 Degrassi Takes Manhattan Emma Nelson Average Similar →
2009 Degrassi Goes Hollywood Emma Nelson Super Hit Similar →
2008 Sea Beast Carly McKenna Flop Similar →
2008 Poison Ivy: The Secret Society Danielle 'Daisy' Brooks Flop Similar →
2008 Degrassi Spring Break Movie Emma Nelson Average Similar →
2007 Devil's Diary Heather Flop Similar →
2007 The Poet Willa Flop Similar →
2004 She's Too Young Dawn Gensler Average Similar →

Miriam McDonald - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Miriam McDonald?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Miriam McDonald is "It Goes There: Degrassi's Most Talked About Moments" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Miriam McDonald acted in?

Miriam McDonald has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Miriam McDonald?

Other notable films include "Degrassi Goes Hollywood", "A Veteran's Christmas", and "Wolves".

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