Mark Joy

Mark Joy was an American actor and producer, born on July 31, 1950, in Des Moines, Iowa. He is best known for his roles in Black Knight (2001), The Last of the Mohicans (1992), and Pecker (1998). Joy passed away on January 24, 2024, in Richmond, Virginia.

Personal and Family Life

Mark Joy’s family details are not widely publicized, but he had a significant presence in the Richmond, Virginia area. He was known for an impactful anti-litter public service announcement at the Byrd Theatre, where he humorously advised, “This trash should NOT be in movie theaters.” Joy also served as a guest speaker at the Phi Theta Kappa Induction Ceremony at John Tyler Community College, discussing the influence of Pop Culture in modern society.

Death and Legacy

Mark Joy died on January 24, 2024, in Richmond, Virginia, under undisclosed circumstances. His legacy includes memorable performances in several films and television shows, leaving a lasting impression on audiences, particularly in the Richmond area where he was well-regarded.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Takedown 2000-03-15 Committee Chairman
Homicide: The Movie 2000-02-13 Nathan Steigler
Pecker 1998-09-25 Jimmy
Eyeborgs 2009-04-29 President Benjamin Hewes
Border Town 2009-06-28 Vincent
A Christmas Kiss 2011-11-12 Charlie
Dismal 2008-08-03 Ranger Rettig
The Ryan White Story 1989-01-16 Charles Vaughan Jr.
Man of Miracles 1999-03-28 Jim
Love-Struck 1997-05-31 Ted
The Perfect Daughter 1996-08-01 Tom Michaelson
The Possession Experiment 2016-10-14 Michael Scott
Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story 1988-12-16 Dr. Aronson
Beauty and the Bandit 1994-04-03 Agent Thatcher
Backstreet Justice 1994-09-21 Mort Nitoski
Guilty Until Proven Innocent 1991-09-22 John Miller
Dogma 1999-11-12 Whitland
The Broken Chain 1993-11-11 Guy Johnson
Twilight Zone: Rod Serling’s Lost Classics 1994-05-19 (segment “Where the Dead Are”)
Crazy Like a Fox 2004-10-25 John Randolph
Blind Spot 1993-05-02 Jerry Barbetto
The Last of the Mohicans 1992-08-26 Henri
The Ultimate Gift 2007-03-09 Bill’s Lawyer
Muppets from Space 1999-07-14 Gate Guard
My Name Is Bill W. 1989-04-30
Black Rainbow 1989-12-05 Lloyd Harley
Golden Years 1991-07-16 Cop No. 2
Night Walk 1989-10-01 Jerry Miller
Radioland Murders 1994-10-21 Jack Granite
Replay 2003-11-07 Ted
The Love Letter 1998-02-01 Celebrity Author (Daniel Montana)
Last Moment of Clarity 2020-05-19 Detective Poloski
Dark Skies 1996-09-21 MIB #5
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood 2002-06-07 Mr. Whitman
Crazy People 1990-04-13 Executive #2
Holy Joe Jim
Hero 2014-04-17 Fred
Dawson’s Creek 1998-01-20
Hallmark Hall of Fame 1951-12-24 Guy Kolb
Alien Nation 1989-09-18
American Gothic 1995-09-22
Matlock 1986-03-03 Attorney for Sen. Dolan
Walker, Texas Ranger 1993-04-21 Ross White
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