Robert Joy
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Robert Joy has spent most of a working life as an actor whose name has been turning up in credits for decades. There are 96 entries on the filmography, most of them supporting work in other people's stories. The single most recognizable credit is 'Don't Look Up', playing Congressman Tenant. 'FROM' is another title that gets mentioned.
Robert Joy
52 Movies
44 Series
Robert Joy has spent most of a working life as an actor whose name has been turning up in credits for decades. There are 96 entries on the filmography, most of them supporting work in other people's stories. The single most recognizable credit is 'Don't Look Up', playing Congressman Tenant. 'FROM' is another title that gets mentioned.
Movies
Plays Congressman Tenant
Don't Look Up
2021
Plays Lizard
The Hills Have Eyes
2006
Plays Col. Stevens
Aliens vs Predator: Requiem
2007
Plays Ledger Guy
Waterworld
1995
Plays Charlie
Land of the Dead
2005
Plays Charles
Fallen
1998
Plays Dr. Hawking
Superhero Movie
2008
Plays Raeford Dunne
Sweet November
2001
Plays Larry Horowitz
Pretty Persuasion
2005
Plays Ted Bedworth
It's a Boy Girl Thing
2006
Plays Welton 'Welty' Blackwell
The Goldfinch
2019
Plays Andrew
Perfume
2001
Plays Pat Chilcutt
Joe Somebody
2001
Plays Freddie Flakes
Death Wish V: The Face of Death
1994
Plays Fred Clawson
The Dark Half
1993
Plays Jim
Desperately Seeking Susan
1985
Plays Demus
Resurrection
1999
Plays Henry Thaw
Ragtime
1981
Plays Mr. Welsch
Harriet the Spy
1996
Plays U.S. Marshal
I'll Do Anything
1994
Plays Elliot West
Amityville 3-D
1983
Plays Dave
Atlantic City
1980
Plays Fred
Radio Days
1987
Plays Spiro's Assistant
Shadows and Fog
1991
Plays Bob
Man / Meteorite
2025
Plays Ralph
Between Strangers
2002
Plays Henry Piggott
Grand Larceny
1991
Plays Sherman
Millennium
1989
Plays Chicago
Pharaoh's Army
1995
Plays Ron
Longtime Companion
1989
Plays Patrick
Ticket to Heaven
1981
Plays Dr. Harvey Rimmer
Terminal Choice
1985
Plays Dickie
Big Shots
1987
Plays David Art
Threshold
1981
Plays Cafe Man
Advice From a Caterpillar
1999
Plays Couple
Candy Mountain
1988
Plays Paul
She's Back
1989
Plays Robert Kavanagh
Down to the Dirt
2008
Plays Rog
Whole New Thing
2005
Plays Hal Shales
The '70s
2000
Plays Dr. Walker
Girl From the North Country
2024
Plays Eddie Peddle
The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood
1986
Plays Doug
Crown and Anchor
2018
Plays Senator Willis
The Lazarus Child
2004
Plays Jones
Archetype
2011
Plays Chuck (voice)
Impromptu
2013
Plays Julian Hyde
Hyde in Hollywood
1991
TV Shows
Plays Sid Hammerback
CSI: NY
2004
Plays Henry Kavanaugh
FROM
2022
Plays Hunter Fox
Julia
2022
Plays Frank Coones
MDs
2002
Plays Hendricks
The Institute
2025
Plays Jacob Stock
The Equalizer
1985
Plays Mr. Tapping
American Playhouse
1982
Plays Mr. Tapping
The Lawrenceville Stories
1987
Plays Alex Kavanagh
Republic of Doyle
2010
Plays Lawrence Dickson
Haven
2001
Plays Jim Brewster
Seasons of Love
1999
Plays Major James Brooke
Sex Traffic
2004
Plays A.D.A. William Preston
Boston Legal
2004
Plays Leo Barnett
Law & Order
1990
Plays Dr. Gerald Willett
The Fearing Mind
2000
Plays Walter Byrd
Snoops
1999
Plays Ed
Two Guys and a Girl
1998
Plays Ira Goldstein
Hand of God
2014
Plays Anton Pachelogg
Nuremberg
2000
Plays Kenneth Holloway
Medium
2005
Plays Father Crawford
Titus
2000
Plays Hans Jürgens
Alias
2001
Plays Sebastian Ross
Miami Vice
1984
Plays Mr. Putnam
Everybody Loves Raymond
1996
Plays Ethan Grady
Crossing Jordan
2001
Plays Clark Greydon
Moonlighting
1985
Plays Danny
Malcolm in the Middle
2000
Plays Josh's Father
Without a Trace
2002
Plays Tetzloff
Becker
1998
Plays Gerald Morris
Prodigal Son
2019
Latest Trailers
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Girl From the North Country
Full Filmography
The Institute
Hendricks · 8 episodes
2025–
TV
Man / Meteorite
Bob
2025
Film
Girl From the North Country
Dr. Walker
2024
Film
Julia
Hunter Fox · 15 episodes
2022–
TV
FROM
Henry Kavanaugh · 20 episodes
2022–
TV
Don't Look Up
Congressman Tenant
2021
Film
Prodigal Son
Gerald Morris · 1 episode
2019–
TV
The Goldfinch
Welton 'Welty' Blackwell
2019
Film
Crown and Anchor
Doug
2018
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Robert Joy and where are they from?
Robert Joy is 75 years old, born on August 17, 1951 in St. Johns - Newfoundland - Canada.
What are the most famous roles of Robert Joy?
Robert Joy is best known for roles in Don't Look Up, Waterworld, The Hills Have Eyes.
How many movies has Robert Joy been in?
Over a 53-year career (since 1973), Robert Joy has appeared in 52 movies and 44 TV shows.
What was Robert Joy's first movie?
The career of Robert Joy began with Dracula (1973).
What is Robert Joy's most recent movie or series?
Robert Joy's most recent release is Smash & Grab: The Rebel Lens of Mike Jones, which premiered on September 21, 2026.
What TV shows has Robert Joy appeared in?
On television, Robert Joy has appeared in Grey's Anatomy, Malcolm in the Middle, The Mentalist, FROM.
Robert Joy
1951-08-17 · St. Johns - Newfoundland - Canada
Robert Joy (born August 17, 1951) is a European-Canadian actor and producer.