Joan Severance was born and raised in Houston, Texas, where she spent her formative years under the nurturing influence of her hometown. At the tender age of 18, she received a life-changing invitation from the esteemed John Casablancas of Elite models to embark on a modeling career in the City of Light, Paris, France. With a sense of adventure and a willingness to take a chance, she bid farewell to her Texan roots and set off for the fashion capital of the world.
Within a remarkably short span of eight months, Joan's star began to rise, as she graced the covers of international magazines and strutted down the catwalks of top designers. Her impressive portfolio soon landed her coveted campaigns for renowned fashion houses such as Chanel and Versace. Feeling the itch to conquer new territories, she made the bold move to New York City, where she quickly secured several national commercials for prominent brands like Windsong perfume, Breck shampoo, Clairol, English Leather, L'oreal, Revlon, and Maybeline.
After a string of successful commercials and a high-profile editorial career, Joan bid farewell to the world of modeling and set her sights on the silver screen. Within weeks, she had secured a manager, an agent, and was studying with several acting coaches to hone her craft. It wasn't long before she landed her first major role on the CBS television series "Wiseguy" (1987),starring Ken Wahl and Kevin Spacey.
Joan's breakthrough performance didn't go unnoticed, and she soon found herself working alongside esteemed directors and actors. Her credits include the films "See No Evil, Hear No Evil" (1989) with Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor, "Bird on a Wire" (1990) with Mel Gibson and Goldie Hawn, and "No Holds Barred" (1989) with Hulk Hogan. Her impressive filmography continued to grow, with notable roles in "Lake Consequence" (1993) with Billy Zane, among others.
Throughout her illustrious career, Joan has appeared in over fifteen films, working alongside notable actors and directors. She has also made notable appearances in popular television shows, including "Masters of Sex" (2013),"One Tree Hill" (2003),and "CSI: Miami" (2002).
When she's not in front of the camera, Joan can be found indulging in her passions for interior, landscape, and fashion design, cooking, reading, entertaining, writing, and all things equine. She has even penned her first book, "Manifest Your Mate: a Journal for Attraction", which explores the mysteries of the universe.
A true Renaissance woman, Joan has a gourmet cooking degree from the renowned Roger Verge of The Moulin du Mougin in the South of France. She has also owned and operated a restaurant in upstate New York, a catering company in New York, and taught commercial acting classes.
In her pursuit of personal growth and development, Joan has earned a Bachelor's Degree in Natural Health. She is currently working on developing a television talk show aimed at a younger audience, focusing on alternative and holistic lifestyles choices. In her free time, she is creating a communication game, txTylz, which is being developed into a mobile app.
