Robert Joy

Biography

Robert Joy (born August 17, 1951) is a European-Canadian actor and producer.

Career Overview

Robert Joy has 111 screen credits in a career dating back to 1973. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently That Guy Who Was In That Thing Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Institute, The Hills Have Eyes, Land of the Dead. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Acting
Gender: male
Known Credits: 111
Birth Date: 1951-08-17 00:00:00
Birth Place: St. Johns - Newfoundland - Canada

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

That Guy Who Was In That Thing Collection (1 titles)
Predator (1 titles)
AVP Collection (1 titles)
The Hills Have Eyes Reboot (1 titles)
The Hills Have Eyes (Reboot) Collection (1 titles)
Living Dead (Romero) (1 titles)
Living Dead Collection (1 titles)
Death Wish (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Greg Nicotero (2 collaborations)
Ben Barnes (1 collaborations)
Joe Freeman (1 collaborations)
Simone Miller (1 collaborations)
Fionn Laird (1 collaborations)
Hannah Galway (1 collaborations)
Julian Richings (1 collaborations)
Martin Roach (1 collaborations)
Mary-Louise Parker (1 collaborations)
Aaron Stanford (1 collaborations)

Credits

actors (104 credits)
- The Institute
  Hendricks
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  - Fight (2025) ... Hendricks actor actors
  
  - Hide (2025) ... Hendricks actor actors
  
  - Run (2025) ... Hendricks actor actors
  
  - Back Half (2025) ... Hendricks actor actors
  
  - The Box (2025) ... Hendricks actor actors
  
  2025
- Man / Meteorite
  Bob
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2025
- Girl From the North Country
  Dr. Walker
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2024
- The Story of Faustus Bidgood
  archive footage
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2023
- FROM
  Henry Kavanaugh
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  - If a Tree Falls in the Forest… (2026) ... Henry Kavanaugh actor actors
  
  - The Calm Before (2026) ... Henry Kavanaugh actor actors
  
  - Heavy Is the Head (2026) ... Henry Kavanaugh actor actors
  
  - Best Laid Plans (2026) ... Henry Kavanaugh actor actors
  
  - The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter (2026) ... Henry Kavanaugh actor actors
  
  2022
- Don't Look Up
  Congressman Tenant
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2021
- The Goldfinch
  Welton 'Welty' Blackwell
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2019
- Prodigal Son
  
  - Exit Strategy (2021) ... Gerald Morris actor actors
  
  2019
- Crown and Anchor
  Doug
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2018
- The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark Half
  Himself
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2014
- Impromptu
  Chuck (voice)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2013
- The Blacklist
  
  - The Apothecary (2017) ... Dr. Haverkamp actor actors
  
  2013
- Masters of Sex
  
  - Manhigh (2013) ... Dr. Ellenberg actor actors
  
  2013
- That Guy... Who Was in That Thing
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2012
- Archetype
  Jones
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2011
- In for a Penny
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2009
- The Good Wife
  
  - Dear God (2014) ... Wendell Keller actor actors
  
  2009
- Bedroom
  Dan
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2008
- Superhero Movie
  Dr. Hawking
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2008
- The Mentalist
  
  - Black Hearts (2014) ... Alexander Lark actor actors
  
  2008
- Aliens vs Predator: Requiem
  Col. Stevens
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2007
- Dinner for One
  Man
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2006
- It's a Boy Girl Thing
  Ted Bedworth
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2006
- The Hills Have Eyes
  Lizard
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2006
- Whole New Thing
  Rog
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2005
- Land of the Dead
  Charlie
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2005
- Pretty Persuasion
  Larry Horowitz
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2005
- Grey's Anatomy
  
  - I'm Winning (2014) ... Marty actor actors
  
  2005
- Medium
  
  - Penny for Your Thoughts (2005) ... Kenneth Holloway actor actors
  
  2005
- CSI: NY
  Sid Hammerback
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  - Today Is Life (2013) ... Sid Hammerback actor actors
  
  - Blood Actually (2013) ... Sid Hammerback actor actors
  
  - Seth and Apep (2) (2013) ... Sid Hammerback actor actors
  
  - White Gold (2013) ... Sid Hammerback actor actors
  
  - Nine Thirteen (2013) ... Sid Hammerback actor actors
  
  2004
- Helter Skelter
  Detective Morrisy
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2004
- The Lazarus Child
  Senator Willis
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2004
- Boston Legal
  
  - Tortured Souls (2005) ... A.D.A. William Preston actor actors
  
  - Change of Course (2004) ... A.D.A. William Preston actor actors
  
  2004
- Killer Instinct: From the Files of Agent Candice DeLong
  Dr. Rene Sutter
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2003
- Fargo
  Fritz Anderson
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2003
- Between Strangers
  Ralph
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2002
- Without a Trace
  
  - Victory for Humanity (2003) ... Josh's Father actor actors
  
  2002
- Joe Somebody
  Pat Chilcutt
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2001
- Just Ask My Children
  Sam Bennis
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2001
- 61*
  Bob Fitschel
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2001
- Perfume
  Andrew
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2001
- Sweet November
  Raeford Dunne
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2001
- Haven
  Lawrence Dickson
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2001
- Alias
  
  - Second Double (2003) ... Hans Jürgens actor actors
  
  2001
- The Agency
  
  - Absolute Bastard (2003) ... Mr. Thornby actor actors
  
  2001
- Crossing Jordan
  
  - Blood Relatives (2002) ... Ethan Grady actor actors
  
  2001
- The Guardian
  
  - Loyalties (2001) ... Larry Hines actor actors
  
  2001
- Cheaters
  Larry Minkoff
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2000
- Malcolm in the Middle
  
  - Hot Tub (2004) ... Danny actor actors
  
  2000
- Resurrection
  Demus
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1999
- Advice From a Caterpillar
  Cafe Man
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1999
- The Divine Ryans
  Donald Ryan
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1999
- Relic Hunter
  
  - Dagger of Death (2000) ... Dr. Flaubert actor actors
  
  1999
- Fallen
  Charles
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1998
- Moonlight Becomes You
  Earl Bateman
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1998
- Two Guys and a Girl
  
  - Halloween 2: Mind Over Body (1999) ... Ed actor actors
  
  1998
- Becker
  
  - P.C. World (1999) ... Tetzloff actor actors
  
  1998
- Dangerous Offender: The Marlene Moore Story
  Dr. Steve Gibson
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1996
- A Modern Affair
  Ernest Pohlsab
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1996
- Harriet the Spy
  Mr. Welsch
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1996
- Everybody Loves Raymond
  
  - Ally's F (2004) ... Mr. Putnam actor actors
  
  1996
- Nash Bridges
  
  - Heist (2000) ... Randall Jackson actor actors
  
  1996
- Waterworld
  Ledger Guy
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1995
- Pharaoh's Army
  Chicago
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1995
- Star Trek: Voyager
  
  - Workforce (2) (2001) ... Yerid actor actors
  
  1995
- The Outer Limits
  
  - Identity Crisis (1998) ... Dr. Greg Olander actor actors
  
  1995
- I'll Do Anything
  U.S. Marshal
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1994
- Death Wish V: The Face of Death
  Freddie Flakes
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1994
- Henry & Verlin
  Ferris
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1994
- Dieppe
  Hughes-Hallett
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1993
- Woman on Trial: The Lawrencia Bembenek Story
  Sheldon Zenner
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1993
- The Dark Half
  Fred Clawson
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1993
- Gregory K
  Ralph Kingsley
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1993
- The First Circle
  Yakonov
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1992
- Grand Larceny
  Henry Piggott
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1991
- Shadows and Fog
  Spiro's Assistant
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1991
- Hyde in Hollywood
  Julian Hyde
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1991
- Judgment
  Mr. Hummel
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1990
- Law & Order
  
  - Stalker (1998) ... Louis Dutton actor actors
  
  - Pride (1995) ... Leo Barnett actor actors
  
  1990
- Longtime Companion
  Ron
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1989
- Millennium
  Sherman
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1989
- She's Back
  Paul
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1989
- The Suicide Club
  Michael Collins
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1988
- Candy Mountain
  Couple
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1988
- Big Shots
  Dickie
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1987
- Radio Days
  Fred
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1987
- Sword of Gideon
  Hans
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1986
- The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood
  Eddie Peddle
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1986
- Miracle at Moreaux
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1986
- Joshua Then and Now
  Colin
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1985
- Terminal Choice
  Dr. Harvey Rimmer
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1985
- Desperately Seeking Susan
  Jim
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1985
- The Equalizer
  
  - Race Traitors (1989) ... Jacob Stock actor actors
  
  - Heart of Justice (1989) ... Jacob Stock actor actors
  
  - 17 Zebra (1989) ... Jacob Stock actor actors
  
  - Prelude (1986) ... Jacob Stock actor actors
  
  - The Defector (1985) ... Jacob Stock actor actors
  
  1985
- Moonlighting
  
  - My Fair David (1985) ... Clark Greydon actor actors
  
  1985
- Miami Vice
  
  - Miami Squeeze (1989) ... Sebastian Ross actor actors
  
  1984
- Amityville 3-D
  Elliot West
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1983
- Ragtime
  Henry Thaw
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1981
- Ticket to Heaven
  Patrick
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1981
- Threshold
  David Art
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1981
- Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper
  Mark Lijek
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1981
- Sisters of the Silver Scalpel
  Russell Fernley
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1981
- Atlantic City
  Dave
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1980
- Dolly Cake
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1976
- Dracula
  Porter
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1973
production (2 credits)
- I'm 14 and I Hate the World
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2011
- The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood
  
  production manager
  
  production
  
  1986
sound (2 credits)
- The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood
  
  music arranger
  
  sound
  
  1986
- Dolly Cake
  
  music
  
  sound
  
  1976
crew (1 credits)
- The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood
  
  assistant script
  
  crew
  
  1986
writing (2 credits)
- Sisters of the Silver Scalpel
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1981
- Dolly Cake
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1976

Content sources

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