Actor. He served during the Korean War with the United States Air Force, with whom he was stationed in the Far East. Upon his return home, he enrolled at Fordham University and prepared for a career in the theater. He acquired acting experience in regional theater and was a player with the New York Shakespeare Festival. Hollywood soon took notice of him, which led to his being cast in a role of substance in his motion picture debut in the police drama "Street of Sinners" (1957). During the 1960s, he found his niche in television, as he put together an impressive body of work in episodes from such programs as "Peter Gunn," "Rawhide," "The Outer Limits," "Combat!" and "Ben Casey" as well as others. In 1968, he distinguished himself on stage, when he was the recipient of the Theatre World Award for playing the title role in the production "Stephen D." Joyce became identifiable to films of Chester Erskine, as he would have significant roles in "A Change in the Wind" (1971) and "Irish Whiskey Rebellion" (1972). Joyce experienced performances in the hit Broadway production "The Runner Stumbles" (1976 to 1978, as 'Father Rivard) and in 1983, he earned a Desk Drama Award nomination for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play for his work as 'Captain Blakely' in the stage revival of "The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial." Additionally, Joyce was identifiable to TV audiences for his recurring role as 'Admiral Walter Strichen' in the series "Wiseguy" (1988 to 1989).
Actor. He served during the Korean War with the United States Air Force, with whom he was stationed in the Far East. Upon his return home, he enrolled at Fordham University and prepared for a career in the theater. He acquired acting experience in regional theater and was a player with the New York Shakespeare Festival. Hollywood soon took notice of him, which led to his being cast in a role of substance in his motion picture debut in the police drama "Street of Sinners" (1957). During the 1960s, he found his niche in television, as he put together an impressive body of work in episodes from such programs as "Peter Gunn," "Rawhide," "The Outer Limits," "Combat!" and "Ben Casey" as well as others. In 1968, he distinguished himself on stage, when he was the recipient of the Theatre World Award for playing the title role in the production "Stephen D." Joyce became identifiable to films of Chester Erskine, as he would have significant roles in "A Change in the Wind" (1971) and "Irish Whiskey Rebellion" (1972). Joyce experienced performances in the hit Broadway production "The Runner Stumbles" (1976 to 1978, as 'Father Rivard) and in 1983, he earned a Desk Drama Award nomination for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play for his work as 'Captain Blakely' in the stage revival of "The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial." Additionally, Joyce was identifiable to TV audiences for his recurring role as 'Admiral Walter Strichen' in the series "Wiseguy" (1988 to 1989).
Bio by: C.S.
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