Joel West
Joel West | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 6, 1975 |
| Other name | Baby Marcus |
| Alma mater | Buena Vista University |
| Occupations | actor, model |
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Spouse | Anna Bocci (2 children) |
Joel West (born April 6, 1975) is an American actor and model, known for his work as a top male model in the 1990s and his television and film career.
Early life
Joel West was born in Indianola, Iowa.[1] His mother, Jan Gipple, is a veterinary technician, and his father is Rob West; the parents divorced in 1989.[1] He was raised on a 60-acre horse ranch in Indianola and attended Indianola High School.[1] He attended Buena Vista University.
Modeling career
West began modeling at age 17 and was discovered by a local photographer at the Mall of America.[2] He became one of the top male supermodels of the 1990s, known for an exclusive contract with Calvin Klein for several seasons.[3] He has worked for major fashion houses including Versace and Hugo Boss, and was represented by Boss Models, the same agency that represented Marcus Schenkenberg, the first male supermodel.[1] Notably, he walked in the Versace show in Milan and worked with renowned photographers including Richard Avedon and Herb Ritts.[4]
He is signed to Nous Model Management in Los Angeles and formerly to Hello Models NYC in New York City.[5]
Acting career
West has appeared in numerous television and film productions, including recurring roles in CSI: Miami, Heroes, and Days of Our Lives.[1]
Personal life
West has been married to actress Anna Bocci since August 2002 and they have two children.[1] His younger brother, Jake West, is a brain surgeon in Florida.[1]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Crack Me Up | John | |
| 2000 | The Smokers | Christopher | |
| 2000 | The Giving Tree aka Brutal Truth | Kyle | |
| 2000 | Krocodylus | Jeremy | |
| 2001 | The Elite | Joel | |
| 2002 | Felicity | Rocco | Episode: "Kiss and Tell" |
| 2002 | Charmed | Malek | Episode: "Long Live the Queen", Uncredited |
| 2002 | Scorcher | Zero | |
| 2002 | Con Express | Zednik | |
| 2002 | Global Effect | Nile Spencer | |
| 2003-2006 | CSI: Miami | Officer Aaron Jessop / Officer Ramirez | 10 episodes |
| 2004 | American Dreams | Staff Sgt. Finch | Episode: "The 7-10 Split" |
| 2004 | The Division | Chris | Episode: "Be Careful What You Wish For" |
| 2004 | Star Trek: Enterprise | Raakin | Episode: "Borderland" |
| 2005 | All Features Great and Small | Slickster Filmmaker | Short |
| 2005 | Extreme Makeover: Wedding Edition | Himself / Carpenter | TV special |
| 2007 | Starting Out in the Evening | Waiter | |
| 2010 | The Disciple | Jesus Christ | |
| 2011 | Design on a Dime | Himself / Carpenter |
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Joel West - IMDb". Retrieved 2026-07-12.
- ↑ "Mr. West – Of The Minute". Models.com. 2010-06-30. Retrieved 2026-07-12.
- ↑ "Joel West - Model Profile". Models.com. Retrieved 2026-07-12.
- ↑ "Mr. West – Of The Minute". Models.com. 2010-06-30. Retrieved 2026-07-12.
- ↑ "Hello Models - Joel West". Archived from the original on 2016-12-11. Retrieved 2015-06-25.