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Joy Tanner is an American-born Canadian actress, who is known for roles such as George Fayne in the 1995 Nancy Drew TV series, Jill Stone in Cold Squad,[1][2] and Nora McDonald Venturi in four seasons of the sitcom Life with Derek[3] and its movie finale Vacation with Derek.[4] She also provided the voice of Candy Kong in the animated television series Donkey Kong Country.[5]
Key Information
Early life and education
[edit]Tanner earned an honors B.A. from SUNY Potsdam, studied at SUNY Buffalo and has a diploma from the British American Drama Academy (London and Oxford, UK). In 2021, she earned a masters degree from the University of Toronto’s Centre For Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies. She was filming Locke & Key for Netflix at that time.[citation needed]
Career
[edit]After moving to Canada, she began her career in film. She augmented her acting career with commercials in Canada and was the star in the Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmacy commercials also playing Wonder Woman in a Listerine spot (1998–2000).[6] She was nominated for a Gemini Award in 2007 for her guest role on ReGenesis[7] in the episode "Let It Burn". She also had a recurring role on Degrassi: The Next Generation[3] as Mrs. Coyne.
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Prom Night IV: Deliver Us from Evil | Laura | [8] |
| 1992 | Liar's Edge | Ruth | [9] |
| 1997 | The Touch | Max | Short film |
| 2010 | Four Sisters | Nancy | Short film |
| 2011 | Balian's Badge | Short film | |
| 2012 | House at the End of the Street | Bonnie Reynolds | |
| 2013 | Neverlake | Olga | |
| 2014 | Sly Cad | The Woman | Short film |
| 2014 | Gramps | Martha | Short film |
| 2016 | Perfect | Mother | Short film |
| 2018 | Luba | Novotny | |
| 2022 | The Devil’s Void | Ariel |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Boogies Diner | Cheryl Anne | 73 episodes[10] |
| 1995 | Forever Knight | Christie Black | Episode: "Strings" |
| 1995 | Nancy Drew (1995 TV series) | George Fayne | 13 episodes[11][12] |
| 1996 | Goosebumps | Sarabeth | Episode: "Monster Blood" |
| 1997–2000 | Donkey Kong Country | Candy Kong (voice) | Recurring role |
| 1997 | Once a Thief | Droog / Shirley Hecht | Episode: "Wang Dang Doodle" |
| 1997–1999 | PSI Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal | Lauren Cooke / Sydney Testarossa | Episode: "House on Garden Street" & "Nocturnal Cabal" |
| 1998 | The Crow: Stairway to Heaven | Sonya Scavuolo | Episode: "Double Take" |
| 1998–1999 | Viper | Pearl / Angela | Episodes: "Regarding Catlett" & "Of Course, It's a Miracle" |
| 1998–1999 | Cold Squad | Jill Stone | 26 episodes |
| 1999 | Shadow Lake | Stephanie Garvey | TV movie[13][14] |
| 1999 | Dead Man's Gun | Louise | Episode: "The Good Chef" |
| 1999 | Earth: Final Conflict | Dr. Megan Catlet | Episode: "Pad'ar" |
| 2000 | Mythic Warriors | Cybele (voice) | Episode: "King Midas: The Golden Touch" |
| 2001 | Jackie, Ethel, Joan: The Women of Camelot | Lee Bouvier | TV movie[15] |
| 2001 | Acceptable Risk | TV movie | |
| 2001 | Mutant X | Kendra MacEvoy | Episode: "In the Presence of Mine Enemies" |
| 2002 | Relic Hunter | Gina | Episode: "Antianeirai" |
| 2003 | Good Fences | Binky | TV movie |
| 2003 | Doc | Nicole's Mother | Episode: "While You Were Snoring" |
| 2003 | Killer Instinct: From the Files of Agent Candice DeLong | Kit Geary | TV movie |
| 2003 | Tarzan | Mrs. Bancroft | Episode: "Wages of Sin" |
| 2005 | Missing | Dr. Laurel Bennett | Episode: "Fugitive" |
| 2005 | Time Warp Trio | Emily Roebling (voice) | Episode: "Hey Kid, Want to Buy a Bridge?" |
| 2005–2009 | Life with Derek | Nora MacDonald | 70 episodes |
| 2006 | Angela's Eyes | Maggie Phillips | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2007 | ReGenesis | Dr. Alex Lowen | Episode: "Sleepers" |
| 2008 | The Border | Nadia Abrams | Episode: "Prescriptive Measures" |
| 2008 | The Two Mr. Kissels | Personal Shopper | TV movie |
| 2009–2013 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Mrs. Laura Coyne | 24 episodes |
| 2010 | Heartland | Jennifer | Episode: "Eye of the Wolf" |
| 2010 | Vacation with Derek | Nora MacDonald | TV movie |
| 2010 | Degrassi Takes Manhattan | Mrs. Laura Coyne | TV movie |
| 2011 | Skins | Beth Lucerne | Episodes: "Tony" & "Stanley" |
| 2012 | The Phantoms | Louise Boucher | TV movie |
| 2013 | Covert Affairs | Diana | Episode: "River Euphrates" |
| 2017 | Murdoch Mysteries | Edith Frizzel | Episode: "A Murdog Mystery" |
| 2017 | The Kennedys: After Camelot | Maria Callas | Mini-Series |
| 2017 | Saving Hope | Mara Avery | Episode: "Change of Heart" |
| 2017 | Barbelle | Heather St.Clair | Episode: "1.6" |
| 2017 | Christmas Encore | Sandy | TV movie |
| 2017 | Christmas Next Door | Dana | TV movie |
| 2018 | In Contempt | Audrey Dodson | Episodes: "Necessary Force" & "BLM, Part One" |
| 2018 | Private Eyes | Candice | Episode: "Tex Therapy" |
| 2020–2021 | Locke & Key | Erin Voss | Season 1: "The Keepers of the Keys" Recurring role: Season 2 |
| 2023 | Life with Luca | Nora McDonald | TV film |
| 2023–2025 | SurrealEstate | Rochelle Decker | Recurring role |
References
[edit]- ^ "Listal.com". Archived from the original on December 27, 2023. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
- ^ Strachan, Alex (1998-01-19). "Cold squad turns up the heat: Definitely worth investigating". Vancouver Sun. ProQuest 242903126.
- ^ a b Gibson, Nathan P. (2022-08-22). "Where You've Seen The Cast Of Locke & Key Before". Looper. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
- ^ "Life goes on for Derek cast". Playback Online. 2009-09-17. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
- ^ "Joy Tanner". www.behindthevoiceactors.com.
- ^ Joy Tanner at IMDb
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (2007-08-29). "Pay TV checks in with Gemini noms". The Hollywood Reporter. Associated Press. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
- ^ "Thrills and chills" by John Hartl, The Province (29 April 1992) [1* edition]. Retrieved from ProQuest 267436785
- ^ Meeks, Christopher (1992-12-04). "Liar's Edge". Variety. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
- ^ Mendoza, N. f (1994-09-18). "SHOWS FOR YOUNGSTERS AND THEIR PARENTS TOO : KCAL's 'Boogie's Diner' is the new hangout for hanging-out crowd". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
- ^ "STILL ON THE CASE". Chicago Tribune. 1996-01-23. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
- ^ Mendoza, N. f (1995-12-31). "SHOWS FOR YOUNGSTERS AND THEIR PARENTS TOO : The Case of the Kids' Classic Mystery Books That Became '90s Series". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
- ^ Hoffman, Andy (1999-03-22). "Breakthrough/Sound Venture wrap copro thriller Shadow Lake". Retrieved 2024-04-27.
- ^ "John Doyle's Short List". The Globe and Mail. 2001-12-29. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
- ^ Jackie, Ethel, Joan: Women of Camelot review by Steven Oxman at variety.com
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Early life and education
Early life
Joy Tanner was born on March 7, 1966, in Buffalo, New York.[1] She spent the first four months of her life there before her family relocated to Rochester, New York, due to her father's job transfer.[1] Raised in Rochester alongside her brother, Tanner grew up in a middle-class American household, though details about her immediate family remain limited in public records.[1] Little is documented regarding the specific aspects of her childhood that fostered an early interest in the performing arts, but her upbringing in upstate New York laid the foundation for her later pursuits in acting and voice work.[1]Education
Tanner earned an honors B.A. in English and Theatre from the State University of New York at Potsdam (SUNY Potsdam), graduating a year early.[1] She subsequently studied at the State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNY Buffalo), collaborating with Tony Award-winning director Warren Enters.[1] Following her undergraduate work, Tanner trained at the British American Drama Academy (BADA) in London and Oxford, where she received a diploma.[1] In 2021, Tanner completed a Master of Arts in Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies at the University of Toronto, submitting her thesis titled Who's Zooming Who?.[5] Since fall 2023, she has been a PhD candidate in Theatre and Performance Studies at York University.[4]Career
Early career
Tanner began her acting career in the early 1990s after relocating from the United States to Canada, where she pursued opportunities in film and television.[6] Her formal training, including an honors B.A. in English and Theater from SUNY Potsdam and studies at the British American Drama Academy, provided a strong foundation for her early auditions and performances.[7] She made her film debut in 1991 with the horror movie Prom Night IV: Deliver Us from Evil, portraying the character Laura in this final installment of the Prom Night franchise.[8] This role marked her entry into the industry, though it was a modest start in a direct-to-video release.[9] Tanner achieved her breakthrough in television with the role of George Fayne in the 1995 syndicated series Nancy Drew, a Canadian-French co-production that adapted the classic mystery novels for a young adult audience.[10] As the tomboyish best friend to Nancy Drew, her portrayal spanned 13 episodes, earning recognition for bringing depth to the character's adventurous spirit and establishing Tanner's presence in family-oriented programming.[11] Following this, she made early television appearances, including a guest role as the villainous Sarabeth in the 1996 Goosebumps episode "Monster Blood," which highlighted her versatility in genre work.[12] Expanding into voice acting, Tanner provided the voice of Candy Kong for the animated series Donkey Kong Country from 1997 to 2000, contributing to 40 episodes of the popular adaptation of the Nintendo video game franchise.[13] Her sustained television work began in earnest with the recurring role of Detective Jill Stone in Cold Squad starting in 1998, a crime drama series that showcased her ability to handle more mature, procedural narratives.[14]Later career
In the mid-2000s, Tanner secured a prominent recurring role as Nora McDonald-Venturi, the nurturing stepmother, in the Canadian family sitcom Life with Derek, appearing in all 70 episodes across four seasons from 2005 to 2009. This role marked a significant step in her career, building on earlier television work to establish her as a reliable supporting actress in long-running series. Her performance contributed to the show's popularity among young audiences, highlighting her ability to portray relatable family dynamics. Tanner's work in the sci-fi drama ReGenesis further showcased her range, with a guest appearance in the 2007 episode "Let It Burn" earning her a nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Guest Role, Dramatic Series at the 2007 Gemini Awards.[15] She continued with recurring appearances as Mrs. Laura Coyne in Degrassi: The Next Generation from 2010 to 2013, spanning 24 episodes and delving into complex parental storylines amid the teen drama's evolving narratives.[2] In film, she took on the supporting role of Bonnie Reynolds in the 2012 psychological thriller House at the End of the Street, opposite Jennifer Lawrence, adding to her portfolio of genre work.[16] Tanner's career in the 2020s reflected sustained activity in both streaming and limited series, including the role of Erin Voss in seven episodes of Netflix's Locke & Key (2020–2021), where she portrayed a key figure tied to the show's supernatural mysteries.[2] She appeared as Jill in five episodes of the Apple TV+ miniseries Five Days at Memorial (2022), a dramatization of the Hurricane Katrina hospital crisis. In 2023, Tanner reprised her Life with Derek character as Nora McDonald in the spinoff TV movie Life with Luca, reuniting with original cast members.[17] That same year, she joined the second season of SurrealEstate for seven episodes as Rochelle Decker, a scientist and former colleague of a main character, blending drama with real estate intrigue, and reprised the role in season 3 (2025). These projects underscored her versatility and ongoing presence in Canadian and international productions.[18]Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Prom Night IV: Deliver Us from Evil | Laura | Direct-to-video film. |
| 1992 | Liar's Edge | Ruth | |
| 1997 | The Touch | Max | Short film. |
| 2010 | Four Sisters | Nancy | Short film. |
| 2011 | Balian's Badge | Short film. | |
| 2012 | House at the End of the Street | Bonnie Reynolds | |
| 2013 | Neverlake | Olga | |
| 2014 | Sly Cad | The Woman | Short film. |
| 2014 | Gramps | Martha | Short film. |
| 2016 | Perfect | Mother | Short film. |
| 2018 | Luba | Novotny | |
| 2022 | The Devil's Void | Ariel |
Television
Joy Tanner began her television career in the mid-1990s with guest and recurring roles in Canadian series, transitioning to prominent supporting parts in family-oriented and dramatic shows throughout the 2000s and 2010s.[19] Her work often features portrayals of maternal figures and professionals in procedural and teen dramas.[1]| Year(s) | Title | Role | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Boogies Diner | Cheryl Anne | 73 |
| 1995 | Nancy Drew | George Fayne | 13 |
| 1995 | Forever Knight | Christie Black | 1 |
| 1996 | Goosebumps | Sarabeth | 1 |
| 1997–2000 | Donkey Kong Country | Candy Kong (voice) | Recurring |
| 1997–1999 | PSI Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal | Lauren Cooke / Sydney Testarossa | 2 |
| 1998–1999 | Cold Squad | Jill Stone | 26 |
| 1998–1999 | Viper | Pearl / Angela | 2 |
| 1998 | The Crow: Stairway to Heaven | Sonya Scavuolo | 1 |
| 1999 | Earth: Final Conflict | Dr. Megan Catlet | 1 |
| 2002 | Relic Hunter | Gina | 1 |
| 2001 | Mutant X | Kendra MacEvoy | 1 |
| 2003 | Missing | Dr. Laurel Bennett | 1 |
| 2003 | Tarzan | Mrs. Bancroft | 1 |
| 2007 | ReGenesis | Dr. Alex Lowen | 1 |
| 2005–2009 | Life with Derek | Nora MacDonald | 70 |
| 2006 | Angela's Eyes | Maggie Phillips | 1 |
| 2017 | Murdoch Mysteries | Edith Frizzel | 1 |
| 2009–2013 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Mrs. Laura Coyne | 24 |
| 2010 | Heartland | Jennifer | 1 |
| 2013 | Covert Affairs | Diana | 1 |
| 2017 | Saving Hope | Mara Avery | 1 |
| 2016 | Private Eyes | Candice Green | 1 |
| 2017 | Barbelle | Heather St. Clair | 2 |
| 2018 | In Contempt | Audrey Dodson | 2 |
| 2020–2021 | Locke & Key | Erin Voss | 7 |
| 2023–2025 | SurrealEstate | Rochelle Decker | 7 |
| 2022 | Five Days at Memorial | Jill | 5 |
| 2017 | The Kennedys: After Camelot | Maria Callas | Mini-series |