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Maureen Mountcastle

Acting
Maureen Mountcastle is an actress and producer, who also coaches new actors. Maureen created Lumina Talent Development to provide a path for new actors to get started in their careers. She teaches auditioning for film and television.

She graduated from UNC Chapel Hill in 1987 with a BA in Dramatic Art. She transitioned from stage to Film/TV when the film business started picking up in NC in the early 2000's.

She has produced 2 films: a feature length called TrainWreck written and directed by Valley Girl's Andy Lane and starring R Keith Harris opposite Maureen. The short film she produced "Suit Yourself" was presented at the Durango Film Festival ,the Cape Fear Film Festival and the Kent Film Festival.

She appeared as Janet Reno's secretary opposite Jane Lynch in Manhunt: Unabomber and Mrs Hoover in The Gifted. She has also appeared in Under the Dome, Eastbound and Down, and One Tree Hill. You may also recognize her from those funny Mellow Mushroom commercials if you're an ACC football/basketball fan.
Known For 8 titles
The Gifted (2017) subtitle poster
The Gifted
2017 TV
as Mrs. Hoover
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R.J. Decker (2026) subtitle poster
R.J. Decker
2026 TV
as Carol
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Manhunt (2017) subtitle poster
Manhunt
2017 TV
as Janet Reno's Secretary
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Dead Silent (2016) subtitle poster
Dead Silent
2016 TV
as Laura's Mom
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Billionaire Boys Club (2018) subtitle poster
Billionaire Boys Club
2018 Movie
as Shareholder
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Nonnas (2025) subtitle poster
Nonnas
2025 Movie
as Older Gabriella
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Nonnas (2025) subtitle poster
Nonnas
2025 Movie
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The Terrible Two (2018) subtitle poster
The Terrible Two
2018 Movie
as Darla
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