Robert Joy
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Robert Joy | |
Born | 17 August 1951 Montréal, Québec Canada |
Notable roles | Jim (Desperately Seeking Susan) Lizard (The Hills Have Eyes (2006 film)) Charles Olom (Fallen) M.E. Sid Hammerback CSI: NY |
Robert Joy (born August 17, 1951, Montréal, Québec) is a Canadian character actor.
[edit] Career
In 1998 Joy appeared in Gregory Hoblit's thriller Fallen where he fit into the all star cast that included Denzel Washington, Donald Sutherland, James Gandolfini and John Goodman. Starting in fall 2005, he joined NBC television show, E-Ring and CSI: New York. Joy recently had a lead role as the simple-minded sharpshooter Charlie in George A. Romero's latest zombie movie, Land of the Dead. He last appeared onscreen in Wes Craven's remake of The Hills Have Eyes (2006 film) where he portrays a mutant named Lizard.
In addition to his acting, Joy was frequently associated with CODCO, working with the comedy troupe on many of their pre-television stage shows and appearing as a guest performer on the series.
[edit] External links
- Robert Joy at the Internet Movie Database
- Robert Joy LiveJournal Community
- Robert Joy interview at Fan Girl Magazine