Joy Jacobson

Biography

Joy Jacobson received an MFA in Theater from the California Institute of the Arts, where she was immersed in both contemporary and classical works, including Hamlet, Three Sisters, and The Way of the World to name a few. Upon graduating, she worked for several years in regional theater before pursuing her career in television and film. Her recent credits include Instant Family, Roots and Looking for Alaska.

Known For

Young Sheldon

The Middle

Sleepy Hollow

Speechless

Lessons in Chemistry

Sharp Objects

Dr. Ken

On Becoming a God in Central Florida

All Movies (5)

• The 420 Movie2020 · as Mother
• Rattlesnake2019 · as Lorraine
• Instant Family2018 · as Dana McCann
• Boy Erased2018 · as Brandy Vidler
• The Longest Ride2015 · as Luke's Nurse

All TV Shows (15)

• Lessons in Chemistry2023 · as Shari
• Penny Dreadful: City of Angels2020 · as Nurse
• Looking for Alaska2019 · as Judy Halter
• On Becoming a God in Central Florida2019 · as Trina Burger
• I Feel Bad2018 · as Dance Instructor
• Sharp Objects2018 · as Overholt Receptionist
• Alex, Inc.2018 · as Cat Woman
• Young Sheldon2017 · as Actress
• Speechless2016 · as Woman
• Roots2016 · as Charlotte Murray
• Dr. Ken2015 · as Irene
• The Muppets2015 · as Wife
• Mixology2014 · as Dot
• Sleepy Hollow2013 · as Ms. Galway
• The Middle2009 · as Woman