Joy Bryant
| Joy Bryant | |
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 Bryant at the Women's World Award 2009 in Vienna |
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| Born | October 19, 1976 The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Spouse | Dave Pope (2008–present) |
Joy Bryant (born October 19, 1976) is an American actress and former fashion model. Joy currently stars as Jasmine Trussell in Parenthood.
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[edit] Early life
Bryant was born in the Bronx, New York. While living in the Bronx, she graduated from CJHS 145x and was a member of the Fieldston Enrichment Program, an elite high school preparatory program.[1] Bryant is a graduate of Westminster School, a boarding school in Connecticut. She attended Yale University.
[edit] Career
Early on, Bryant played a small role in Ill Al Skratch's video "I'll Take Her". Bryant had contracts with several brands, including Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and RocaWear.[2] She has also appeared in advertising for Gap and Victoria's Secret.
Her acting debut came in 2001 in Robert Townsend's Carmen: A Hip Hopera. After a small role in the action comedy Showtime, she made her big breakthrough in Denzel Washington's directorial debut, Antwone Fisher.[3] In 2005 she appeared in several high-profile films, including "Baadasssss!", The Skeleton Key, London and Get Rich or Die Tryin'. She also played the role of Tunde Adebimpe's love interest in "Will Do" a 2011 TV on the Radio music video. Joy is now starring as Jasmine Trussell in Parenthood. BuddyTV ranked her #19 on its TV's 100 Sexiest Women of 2011 list.[4]
[edit] Personal life
In October 2007 OK! reported that Bryant was engaged to Dave Pope. They married in 2008.[5]
[edit] Filmography
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2001 | Carmen: A Hip Hopera | Nikki | |
| 2002 | Kite | Shane's Mother | |
| Showtime | Lexi | ||
| Antwone Fisher | PO2 Cheryl Smolley, US Navy | ||
| 2003 | How to Get the Man's Foot Outta Your Ass | Priscilla | Alternative title: Baadasssss! |
| Honey | Gina | ||
| 2004 | Three Way | Rita Caswell | |
| Spider-Man 2 | Woman at Web | ||
| Haven | Sheila | ||
| 2005 | The Skeleton Key | Jill | |
| London | Mallory | ||
| Get Rich or Die Tryin' | Charlene | ||
| 2006 | Bobby | Patricia | |
| 2007 | The Hunting Party | Duck's girlfriend | |
| 2008 | Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins | Bianca Kittles | |
| 2011 | The Chicken Shack | Alicia | |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2003–2004 | ER | Valerie Gallant | Recurring role |
| 2010–present | Parenthood | Jasmine | Main role |
| 2011 | Love Bites | Angie | Guest Star |
[edit] Awards and nominations
- Black Reel Awards
- 2005, Best Supporting Actress: Baadasssss! (Nominated)
- 2003, Best Supporting Actress: Antwone Fisher (Nominated)
- Screen Actors Guild
- 2007, Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture: Bobby (Nominated)
[edit] References
- ^ Joy Bryant Biography[specify]
- ^ http://madeinatlantis.com/biography/joy_bryant_bio.htm
- ^ Biography for Joy Bryant Movies Yahoo.com. May 17, 2008
- ^ "TV's 100 Sexiest Women of 2011". BuddyTV. http://www.buddytv.com/slideshows/one-tree-hill/tvs-100-sexiest-women-of-2011-27145.aspx. Retrieved January 13, 2012.
- ^ OK! Exclusive: Joy Bryant Engaged! OK! October 31, 2007
[edit] External links
- Joy Bryant at the Internet Movie Database
- Joy Bryant, at the Fashion Model Directory
- Joy Bryant at AllRovi
- TheLoop21.com interview with Joy Bryant
