Ella Joyce is a versatile actress of theater, television, and film.  She is best known and beloved as Eleanor on the hit TV show "Roc".  Notable stage work includes creating the role of Risa in August  Wilson's world premiere of "Two Trains Running" at  the Yale Rep, directed by master director Lloyd Richards; the original role of Tonya in August Wilson's  world premiere of "King Hedley II"; and the original role of Lily Ann Green in Lynn Nottage's "Crumbs From The Table Of Joy"  earning both the JEFF Award and the Black Theatre Alliance Award. 

She has performed in many prestigious Regional Theaters around the country which include The Old Globe (San Diego), South Coast Rep (Costa Mesa), Second Stage Theater  (NYC), The Huntington, Seattle Rep, Pittsburgh Public O'Reilly Theatre, The Goodman Theatre, and The Yale Repertory Theater.  She was honored at the National Black Theater Festival in Winston-Salem, NC where she is a regular performer. She is the recipient of many acknowledgments including the Best Actress AUDELCO Award in New York , several NAACP Image Nominations for "Roc", and BET's children's program "Storyporch".   

Her many Film and TV credits include New Line Cinema's popular action film "SET IT OFF"; "BUBBA HO-TEP"; Disney's  educational film "SELMA, LORD SELMA"; "THE JAMIE FOXX SHOW", "SEINFELD"; "MY WIFE & KIDS", "EVE",  "UNCLE P" as well as dramatic appearances in music videos including TLC's multiple Award Winning video "WATERFALLS".  Ms. Joyce has graced the covers of many magazine publications such as JET, Black Elegance, Black Masks; and has been featured in TV Times and Upscale Magazine.  She has received several Spirit Of Detroit Awards, The Key To The City of Ft. Lauderdale, and the NBTF Special Recognition Award for her Contributions to American Theater.  

Ms. Joyce authored the popular paperback, Kink Phobia, Journey Through A Black Woman's Hair  (available at www.kinkphobia.com).  Ms. Joyce periodically tours and presents her highly praised, critically acclaimed one-woman play  "A Rose Among Thorns" -  A Tribute to Rosa Parks. (see live highlights from performance at:   www.ellajoyce.com/rosepresskit ).    

Ella serves as an Acting Coach occasionally working privately with many high profile actors in the Industry. 

Ella Joyce is managed by Landmark Artists Management located in Burbank, California.