Joyce Howard

Joyce Howard was an American actress, born on February 28, 1922, in London, England. She is best known for her roles in films like “Love on the Dole,” “The Common Touch,” and “They Knew Mr. Knight.” Her career spanned from the early 1940s through the late 1950s, and she later made contributions as a writer and executive in the film industry.

Personal and Family Life

Joyce Howard, whose birth name was Joyce Beaumont Howard, studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) before embarking on her acting career. She was married to actor Basil Sydney from 1946 until their divorce in 1958, during which they had three children. After her divorce, she remarried Joel Shor in 1961, but that marriage also ended in divorce.

Career

She began her acting career on stage and made her film debut in the 1941 movie “The Voice in the Night.” Joyce was particularly active during World War II, appearing in several notable films of the era. After her marriage and raising her children, she transitioned to writing, becoming an author, playwright, and story analyst in the U.S. film industry.

Death and Legacy

Joyce Howard passed away on November 23, 2010, in Santa Monica, California, due to natural causes. She was 88 years old at the time of her death. Howard left behind a legacy not only as an actress but also as a writer and an influential figure in the film industry, remembered by her three children.

Filmography