Kim Poirier
A versatile Canadian performer who jumped from zombie slayer to sci-fi hero, bringing a grounded intensity to genre roles.
Born 1980 (age 46)·Canadian actress·Birthday: February 6·Generation X
Biography
Kim Poirier carved out a distinctive niche in the early 2000s as a compelling presence in science fiction and horror, often playing characters who combined resilience with a sharp edge. She first caught attention with a run of roles in cult genre projects, bringing a believable toughness and emotional depth to parts that could have been mere archetypes. Whether navigating a post-apocalyptic landscape or facing down supernatural threats, Poirier's performances felt authentically human. Her work extended beyond acting into producing and hosting, demonstrating a multifaceted understanding of the entertainment industry. While she may not be a mainstream household name, her filmography represents a specific era of Canadian genre filmmaking, where practical effects and character-driven stories created a dedicated fanbase. She is remembered for embodying the capable survivor, a role she played with convincing grit.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Kim was born in 1980, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Kim Was Born
The biggest hits of 1980
#1 Movie
The Empire Strikes Back
Best Picture
Ordinary People
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Kim's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1980Born
John Lennon shot and killed in New York
Gas: $1.19/galHome: $47,200Min wage: $3.10/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Call Me" — BlondieBest Picture: Ordinary People
1985Started school
Live Aid concerts raise money for Ethiopian famine
Gas: $1.12/galHome: $62,900Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Careless Whisper" — Wham!Best Picture: Out of Africa
1993Became a teenager
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1996Could drive
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
1998Could vote
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2001Turned 21
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2010Turned 30
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2020Turned 40
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 46 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played the lead role of Tina in the cult horror film 'Die-ary,' a project she also produced.
- Portrayed the character of Dr. Talia Luras in the sci-fi television series 'Total Recall 2070.'
- Hosted the Canadian reality competition series 'Pitchin' In' for multiple seasons.
- Appeared in the popular horror franchise 'Saw' in a key role in 'Saw V.'
Did You Know?
She is a trained singer and has performed musical theatre.
Poirier provided the voice and motion capture for the character Kendra Daniels in the video game 'Dead Space.'
She is a certified scuba diver.
She hosted the travel and food show 'Pitchin' In' where she worked alongside fishermen and farmers to source ingredients.
“I love playing the strong female characters that aren't just the damsel in distress.”
