Ella Joyce Biography: Age, Husband, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Awards

Ella Joyce is a prominent American actress known for her memorable role as Eleanor Emerson in the Fox comedy-drama series Roc (1991–1994) and strong supporting performances in films such as Set It Off, Bubba Ho-Tep, and Tyler Perry’s Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Ella Joyce
• Stage Name: Ella Joyce
• Born: June 12, 1954
• Age: 71 years old
• Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: African American
• Occupation: Actress, Producer
• Height: 5’5″ (165 cm)
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. Hoye and Mrs. Bunnie Hoye
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Dan Martin
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million USD

Early Life and Education

Ella Joyce was born on June 12, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois, United States. She was brought up by her parents, Mr. Hoye (an autoworker) and Mrs. Bunnie Hoye (a hairdresser), and raised primarily in Detroit, Michigan.

She graduated from the Performing Arts Curriculum at Cass Technical High School and went on to attend the Dramatic Arts program at Eastern Michigan University. Her ethnicity is African American. Her religion is not publicly detailed.

Career

Ella Joyce began her professional acting career with work in Off-Broadway and regional theater productions after her studies. She gained widespread recognition starring as Eleanor Emerson opposite Charles S. Dutton in the Fox sitcom Roc from 1991 to 1994, a role that showcased her comedic timing and earned her an NAACP Image Award nomination.

In film, Mrs. Joyce co-starred in the crime drama Set It Off (1996) as Detective Waller, played a nurse in the cult horror-comedy Bubba Ho-Tep (2002) alongside Bruce Campbell and Ossie Davis, and portrayed Sarah in Tyler Perry’s Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor (2013).

Other notable credits include Selma, Lord, Selma (1999), Stranger Inside (2001), Our Family Wedding (2010), Preacher’s Kid (2010), and Nina (2016). She has also appeared in independent films such as Forbidden Fruits, Who Made the Potato Salad?, and California Solo.

Social Media

• Ella Joyce does not have social media accounts.

Personal Life

Ella Joyce, 71 years old, stands at a height of 5’5″ (165 cm). She is married to actor, director, and producer Dan Martin since 1992 (some sources note around 1989–1992).

The couple has maintained a strong, long-term partnership with no publicly known children or past relationships highlighted in recent years. She keeps a relatively private personal life focused on family, theater work, and community involvement in Detroit.

Net Worth

Ella Joyce‘s net worth is $2 million USD. Her income has accumulated steadily over decades from recurring and guest television roles, supporting film appearances in both studio and independent projects, extensive regional theater engagements, producing credits, and occasional work as an acting coach.

Filmography

Television:

• Roc (1991–1994) – Eleanor Emerson
• My Wife & Kids (2003–2004) – Jasmine Scott (recurring)
• Guest appearances: Seinfeld, The Jamie Foxx Show, Eve, Being Mary Jane, The Client, Dangerous Minds, and others

Films:

• Set It Off (1996) – Detective Waller
• Bubba Ho-Tep (2002) – Nurse
• Selma, Lord, Selma (1999)
• Stranger Inside (2001)
• Our Family Wedding (2010)
• Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor (2013) – Sarah
• Nina (2016)
• Preacher’s Kid (2010)