Robert Charles Joy

Place: Montreal

Born: 1951

Biography:

Robert Charles Joy, a Canadian actor born on August 17, 1951, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, has made his mark in the world of acting. He is best known for his role as medical examiner Sid Hammerback on the police procedural series CSI: NY.

Career and Early Life

Joy grew up in St. John's, Newfoundland, and attended Corpus Christi College, Oxford, on a Rhodes scholarship. He began his career in acting, working extensively on stage, particularly in Shakespearean productions. His early work with the Newfoundland comedy troupe CODCO helped shape his skills as an actor.

Notable Roles and Filmography

Some of Joy's notable roles include playing Madonna's punk musician boyfriend Jim in Desperately Seeking Susan, and the Dutch-Israeli Hans in the 1986 Alliance/CTV production Sword of Gideon. He also appeared in Gregory Hoblit's thriller Fallen, and had a lead role as Charlie Houx in George A. Romero's zombie film Land of the Dead.

• He played Dr. Sid Hammerback, the Chief Medical Examiner, in CSI: NY.
• He appeared on screen in Alexandre Aja's remake of The Hills Have Eyes, where he portrayed a mutant named Lizard.
• He starred as Ted Bedworth, father of Samaire Armstrong's character Nell Bedworth, in the 2006 romantic comedy It's a Boy Girl Thing.

Personal Life and Relationships

Joy is divorced from actress Mary Joy, with whom he has one daughter, Ruby Joy, who is also an actress. He was formerly the partner of actor William Duff-Griffin, who died from prostate cancer in 1994. Since 1995, Joy has been in a relationship with Broadway composer Henry Krieger. Notable appearances include his work on Broadway and throughout the US, most recently appearing as Charles in King Charles III at Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, DC. For more information about Robert Joy's filmography and career, visit CSI: NY. To learn more about other artists like Robert Charles Joy, explore the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, which features a wide range of Canadian art and artists. Visit Desperately Seeking Susan for more details.