
Joy Jacobson
Acting
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.
Filmography
20 credits
The Longest Ride
Movie • 2015
Luke's Nurse

The 420 Movie
Movie • 2020
Mother

Boy Erased
Movie • 2018
Brandy Vidler

Instant Family
Movie • 2018
Dana McCann

Rattlesnake
Movie • 2019
Lorraine

Sharp Objects
TV • 2018
Overholt Receptionist

The Middle
TV • 2009
Woman

Sleepy Hollow
TV • 2013
Ms. Galway

Dr. Ken
TV • 2015
Irene

Young Sheldon
TV • 2017
Actress

Lessons in Chemistry
TV • 2023
Shari

Speechless
TV • 2016
Woman

I Feel Bad
TV • 2018
Dance Instructor

Looking for Alaska
TV • 2019
Judy Halter

On Becoming a God in Central Florida
TV • 2019
Trina Burger

Mixology
TV • 2014
Dot

The Muppets
TV • 2015
Wife

Alex, Inc.
TV • 2018
Cat Woman

Penny Dreadful: City of Angels
TV • 2020
Nurse

Roots
TV • 2016
Charlotte Murray