Lisa Joyce
Lisa Joyce | |
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| Born | December 31, 1984 Chicago, Illinois |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
| Relatives | DePaul University (BFA) |
Lisa Joyce is an American actress. She is best known for playing Frieda in the comedy drama series Insecure.
Early life
[edit]Joyce was born in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated with a BFA in acting from The Theatre School at DePaul University.
Career
[edit]Her first big role came playing Hilde Wangel in the 2012 film A Master Builder[1] directed by Jonathan Demme. She was nominated for a Drama Desk Award[2] and won a Helen Hayes Award for Acting. Her first lead role was in the sitcom Billy & Billie.[3] She played one of the lead roles in the comedy-drama series Insecure.[4] She was originally meant to play to lead role in a HBO show called Max created by Lena Dunham but due to her working schedule on Insecure she was replaced, the show Max was not picked up for series.
Personal life
[edit]She is currently living in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | The Brave One | CPA Worker | |
| 2009 | The Messenger | Emily | |
| 2013 | Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight | Donna Connolly | |
| 2013 | A Master Builder | Hilde Wangel | |
| 2015 | Ricki and the Flash | Nicole | |
| 2017 | Fell | Woman | Short |
| 2018 | Human Affairs | Sarah | |
| 2019 | Casualties | May | Short |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Kidnapped | Lisa Cantrell | Episode; |
| 2006 | The Twilight Zone Radio Dramas | Herself | Episode; Caesar and Me |
| 2008 | Fringe | Younger Waitress | Episode; The Arrival |
| 2009 | The Unusuals | Stephanie Taft | Episode; The Apology Line |
| 2008–2009 | Law & Order | Megan Tanner, Kelly Daugherty | 2 episodes |
| 2010 | Boardwalk Empire | Mary Dittrich | 5 episodes |
| 2011 | The Good Wife | Lisa Banner | Episode; What Went Wrong |
| 2013 | The Following | Officer Ava Marsden | 2 episodes |
| 2014 | Wallflowers | Nancy | 5 episodes |
| 2015–2016 | Billy & Billie | Billie | 11 episodes |
| 2016–2021 | Insecure | Frieda | 19 episodes |
| 2007–2022 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Michelle Young, Allie Martell, Kristi McGarrett | 3 episodes |
References
[edit]- ↑ "A New Femme Fatale in Town". dujour.com. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
- ↑ "Lisa Joyce Rehearsed 'A Master Builder' for 2 Years". backstage.com. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
- ↑ "Lena Dunham 1960s Feminism Comedy Starring Lisa Joyce Gets HBO Pilot Order". deadline.com. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
- ↑ "'Insecure' Star Lisa Joyce Talks About Portraying Frieda And Life After We Got Y'All". huffpost.com. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Lisa Joyce at IMDb