Acting

Joy Brunson

Joy Brunson is an American film and television actress and author. She's holds a degree in Comparative Women's Studies from Spelman College, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

Known for

Highlights

The Rookie2018 · Series · Erika Drum

This Is Us2016 · Series · Shauna

S.W.A.T.2017 · Series · Phoebe

Snowfall2017 · Series · Nia Jones

Empire2015 · Series · Donna

Star Trek: Lower Decks2020 · Series · Shara (voice)

Filmography

Movies

6 films

Both Eyes Open2025 · Film · Cara Beckett

Mirasol2023 · Film

Broken Ghost2017 · Film · Cath

Woodlawn2015 · Film · Johnnie

HERadventure2013 · Film · Glovebearer / Party Couple

October Baby2011 · Film · Danielle

Filmography

Series

11 shows

Star Trek: Lower Decks2020 · Series · Shara (voice)

Truth Be Told2019 · Series · Elinor

The Rookie2018 · Series · Erika Drum

S.W.A.T.2017 · Series · Phoebe

Are You There God? It's Me Margot2017 · Series · Rae

Snowfall2017 · Series · Nia Jones

This Is Us2016 · Series · Shauna

Rosewood2015 · Series · Michelle Kelly

Empire2015 · Series · Donna

Masters of Sex2013 · Series · Receptionist

Army Wives2007 · Series · Heather