Joy Sunday
Joy Sunday, born in Staten Island in 1995 to Nigerian parents, emerged as a fast-rising figure in American genre and prestige television. She played the college activist in Justin Simien's satirical horror Bad Hair (2020) and had roles in Dear White People (2017-2021) before her breakthrough. Global audiences met her as the poised siren Bianca Barclay in Tim Burton's Wednesday (2022), one of Netflix's most-watched series ever. She has since moved into film leads, showing a screen presence that combines composure with an unnerving edge. Her career is one of the most-watched among the current wave of Black American actresses under thirty.
Joy Sunday
7 Movies · 5 Series
Joy Sunday, born in Staten Island in 1995 to Nigerian parents, emerged as a fast-rising figure in American genre and prestige television. She played the college activist in Justin Simien's satirical horror Bad Hair (2020) and had roles in Dear White People (2017-2021) before her breakthrough. Global audiences met her as the poised siren Bianca Barclay in Tim Burton's Wednesday (2022), one of Netflix's most-watched series ever. She has since moved into film leads, showing a screen presence that combines composure with an unnerving edge. Her career is one of the most-watched among the current wave of Black American actresses under thirty.
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Clarissa
Comfort
2026
Film
DTF St. Louis
Jodie Plumb · 7 episodes
2026–
TV
Under the Influencer
Rachel
2024
Film
Wednesday
Bianca Barclay · 16 episodes
2022–
TV
Dog
Dr. Gray
2022
Film
The Beta Test
Celia
2021
Film
Eyimofe (This Is My Desire)
Tolu
2021
Film
Limelight
Didienne
2020
Film
Shithouse
Sophia
2020
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Joy Sunday and where are they from?
Joy Sunday is 31 years old, born on April 17, 1995 in Staten Island, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Joy Sunday?
Joy Sunday is best known for roles in Dog, The Beta Test, Shithouse.
How many movies has Joy Sunday been in?
Over a 6-year career (since 2020), Joy Sunday has appeared in 7 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was Joy Sunday's first movie?
The career of Joy Sunday began with Shithouse (2020).
What is Joy Sunday's most recent movie or series?
Joy Sunday's most recent release is DTF St. Louis, which premiered on March 1, 2026.
What TV shows has Joy Sunday appeared in?
On television, Joy Sunday has appeared in Wednesday, MacGyver, Good Trouble, DTF St. Louis.
Does Joy Sunday have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Joy Sunday's upcoming work includes: Clarissa (2026).
Joy Sunday
1995-04-17 · Staten Island, New York, USA
Joy Sunday is an Nigerian-American actress. She has performed in television notably in Dear White People and Wednesday. In film, she is known for side roles in Bad Hair, Shithouse, and Dog.
Sunday was born in Staten Island, New York to a Nigerian family. She studied theater in high school at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School in New York City, before going to study at USC School of Cinematic Arts in Los Angeles and graduating with a degree in critical studies. Outside of academia, she worked as a filmmaker with Tribeca Film Institute on the side, working on several shorts.