Joyce Hyser

Born: 1957-12-20

Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Hyser appeared in various films in the early 1980s, the last of which — Just One of the Guys (1985) — achieved some cult status. She then mainly guest-starred in TV shows, including a recurring role in L.A. Law as Jimmy Smits's girlfriend. Hyser was interested in the role of Dr. Melfi on The Sopranos, but the role went to Lorraine Bracco. In the early 1990s, Hyser stopped appearing on TV in favor of once more making movies and screenwriting

Known For

This Is Spinal Tap
Valley Girl
Greedy
Just One of the Guys
Staying Alive
The Hollywood Knights
The Flash II: Revenge of the Trickster
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Murder in High Places
They All Laughed

Top Movie Credits

Greedy Muriel
The Hollywood Knights Brenda Weintraub
Teddy Bears' Picnic Rita D'Onofrio