But Joyce, who plays wife and mother, Eleanor, on Fox’s “Roc,” thinks those nine lean years helped her keep things in perspective. Ella Joyce as Eleanor on Fox TV's "Roc" Ella Joyce in "Hot Snow" at National Black Theater Festival. This stage-trained black American actress worked Off-Broadway and in regional theater productions for several years before landing the role of Eleanor Emerson, the strong and independent wife of Charles S. Dutton's title character on the Fox sitcom "Roc." Roc: Charles S. Dutton. View Ella Joyce’s profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community.
Ella was born as Cherron Hoye, in Illinois. The series ran for three seasons from 1991 to 1994. Ella Joyce with Ed Asner. Most of the episodes were fairly typical sitcom storylines, but occasionally more serious topics, such as racism, were dealt with. Ella Joyce is a young Sun Goddess: Ella Joyce & Rocky Carrol: Ella Joyce at her opening nite for "King Hedley II" at The Matrix. But Ms. Joyce, who plays wife and mother, Eleanor, on Fox's "Roc," thinks those nine lean years helped her keep things in perspective. Related Biography: Aylin Mujica . Roc-TVPhoto measures 10 x 8inches. Remember actress, Ella Joyce, from the 90’s TV show, Roc?You might also remember her as the police officer in the film Set It Off; for her recurring role on the sitcom, My Wife & Kids; Tyler Perry’s movie, Temptations, and many other roles, but it was her role as “Eleanor,” the strong wife of “Roc” (Charles S. Dutton), that really set her career on fire in 1991. Garbageman Roc Emerson and his wife shared their Baltimore home with his outspoken father and apathetic brother. As Ella Joyce puts it, she's "done the starving actor bit." - hcp09520 This is an original press photo. Historic Images Part Number: RRV73703 She changed her name after … They portray a couple working opposite hours and dealing with an extended family. With Charles S. Dutton, Ella Joyce, Rocky Carroll, Carl Gordon. Eleanor: Ella Joyce. Roc is an American comedy-drama television series that aired on Fox from August 25, 1991 to May 10, 1994. April 4, 1993. She is an actress and producer, known for Set It Off (1996), Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor (2013) and Bubba Ho-Tep (2002). Eleanor (Ella Joyce) discovers her old friend is suffering from a disease. Created by Stan Daniels. Enlarge Image Ella Joyce is very commonly known as Eleanor Emerson of Roc. Time to Move On April 4, 1993. 1991 Press Photo Ella Joyce & Charles Dutton star on "Roc". She is also an author, acting coach and consultant. Ella Joyce is Charles Dutton's co-star in Roc, a new Fox sitcom. In an unusual move, the sitcom's entire second season was performed live. As Ella Joyce puts it, she's "done the starving actor bit." Meanwhile, Roc (Charles S. Dutton) tries to get Andre (Clifton Powell) to Terrance's killer change his life. View Resume | Official Photos » Ella Joyce was born on June 12, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois, USA as Cherron Hoye. Ella Joyce is an American actress and she is best known for her role as Eleanor Emerson on the FOX comedy-drama sitcom ‘Roc’ from 1991 to 1994. Ella Joyce Edit. The series stars Charles S. Dutton as Baltimore garbage collector Roc Emerson and Ella Joyce as his wife Eleanor, a nurse. Personal life. Season 2, Episode 23. Ella Joyce as Henrietta in "Future You". "Roc" in my opinion was the intelligent version of "Good Times" with a hint of "Sanford and Son",and "The Jeffersons" not to mention some reference to Jackie Gleason's "The Honeymooners" for extra measure. Ella Joyce as Eleanor Emerson, Charles Dutton as Roc Emerson. Its first season was filmed before a live audience. Season 2, Episode 23. Ella Joyce: Age (64), Parents, Siblings, Family She was born on June 1, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Ella Joyce (born Cherron Hoye; June 12, 1954) is an American actress. Joyce is best known for her role as Eleanor Emerson on the FOX comedy-drama … Her birth name is Cherron Hoye and she is currently 64 years old. She has been married to Dan Martin since 1992. Ella has 4 jobs listed on their profile. Roc Emerson, a city garbage collector, balances the pressures of work with the everyday crises of family life in an effort to do what he thinks is best for his wife and kids. 1992 Press Photo Ella Joyce Charles Dutton Roc Emerson - RRV73703 Photo measures 10 x 8 in. Ella Joyce as Eleanor Emerson, Charles Dutton as Roc Emerson acts in "Roc" PHOTO FRONT PHOTO BACK.