Portrait of Joy Jacobson

Joy Jacobson

Acting

Biography

Joy Jacobson received an MFA in Theater from the California Institute of the Arts, where she was immersed in both contemporary and classical works, including Hamlet, Three Sisters, and The Way of the World to name a few. Upon graduating, she worked for several years in regional theater before pursuing her career in television and film. Her recent credits include Instant Family, Roots and Looking for Alaska.

Filmography

2020
The 420 Movie

as Mother

2019
Rattlesnake

as Lorraine

2019
Looking for Alaska

as Judy Halter

2018
Instant Family

as Dana McCann

2018
Boy Erased

as Brandy Vidler

2018
I Feel Bad

as Dance Instructor

2018
Sharp Objects

as Overholt Receptionist

2018
Alex, Inc.

as Cat Woman

2017
Young Sheldon

as Actress

2016
Speechless

as Woman

2016
Roots

as Charlotte Murray

2015
Dr. Ken

as Irene

2015
2015
The Longest Ride

as Luke's Nurse

2014
Mixology

as Dot

2013
Sleepy Hollow

as Ms. Galway

2009
The Middle

as Woman