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
Joyce was born in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated with a BFA in acting from The Theatre School at DePaul University.
Career
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
She is currently living in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Filmography
Film
| 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
| 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
- ↑ "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
- Lisa Joyce at IMDb