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| Lisa Joy | |
|---|---|
 Joy at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con | |
| Born | New Jersey, USA |
| Alma mater | Harvard Law School |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, co-producer, executive producer, co-creator, director |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Spouse | Jonathan Nolan |
| Children | 1 |
Lisa Joy is an American screenwriter and executive producer. She is co-creator and executive producer of the HBO series Westworld. Her work also includes screenwriting of the television series Burn Notice (for which she also served as a co-producer) and Pushing Daisies. Lisa Joy received an Emmy nomination for her writing in Westworld in July 2017.
Personal life
Lisa Joy is a first generation Asian American. Previous to her career in entertainment Joy practiced law in California. She is a graduate of Harvard Law School. Joy married screenwriter Jonathan Nolan, the younger brother of director Christopher Nolan. The two first met at the premiere of Memento.
Joy and Nolan have a daughter, and are expecting their second child.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Credited as | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Writer | Producer | |||
| 2008 | Pushing Daisies | Yes | ||
| 2009 | Burn Notice | Yes | Yes | |
| 2016 | Westworld | Yes | Yes | Co-creator and executive producer |
References
- Miller, Matt (29 September 2016). "Westworld Is Not the Next Game of Thrones—It's Much More Than That". Esquire (magazine). Hearst Magazines. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
- http://www.hbo.com/westworld/cast-and-crew/lisa-joy/index.html
- California, The State Bar of. "State Bar of CA :: Lisa Joy". members.calbar.ca.gov. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- Staff, The Playlist. "On The Rise 2014: 13 Screenwriters To Watch | IndieWire". www.indiewire.com. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- Gire, Jamie Sotonoff and Dann (18 October 2016). "A-minus at Loyola Academy fueled 'Westworld' creator". Daily Herald. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- King, Larry (15 April 2014). "What Does A Showrunner Bring To A Deserted Island?". YouTube. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
- "Is 'Westworld' HBO's Next Big Hit?". New York Times. 29 September 2016.