
Joy Jacobson
Known For
Acting
Born
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.
Most Known For

Young Sheldon
as Actress

The Middle
as Woman

Sleepy Hollow
as Ms. Galway

Speechless
as Woman

Lessons in Chemistry
as Shari

Sharp Objects
as Overholt Receptionist

Instant Family
as Dana McCann

Penny Dreadful: City of Angels
as Nurse

Dr. Ken
as Irene

Looking for Alaska
as Judy Halter

The Muppets
as Wife

Roots
as Charlotte Murray

On Becoming a God in Central Florida
as Trina Burger

The Longest Ride
as Luke's Nurse

I Feel Bad
as Dance Instructor

Alex, Inc.
as Cat Woman

Boy Erased
as Brandy Vidler

Mixology
as Dot

Rattlesnake
as Lorraine

The 420 Movie
as Mother