Lisa Joy

Lisa Joy
Born New Jersey, USA
Alma mater Harvard Law School
Occupation Writer, co-producer, executive producer, co-creator, director
Years active 2007–present
Spouse(s) Jonathan Nolan

Lisa Joy is an American screenwriter and executive producer. Her work includes screenwriting of the television series Pushing Daisies, and Burn Notice as co-producer. She is co-creator and executive producer of the HBO series Westworld.[1]

Personal life

Previous to her career in entertainment Joy was an attorney in New Jersey. She is a graduate of Harvard Law School.[2] She and her husband Jonathan Nolan met at the premiere of the film Memento.[3][4]

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

  1. Miller, Matt (September 29, 2016). "Westworld Is Not the Next Game of Thrones—It's Much More Than That". Esquire (magazine). Hearst Magazines. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
  2. California, The State Bar of. "State Bar of CA :: Lisa Joy". members.calbar.ca.gov. Retrieved 2016-10-20.
  3. Staff, The Playlist. "On The Rise 2014: 13 Screenwriters To Watch | IndieWire". www.indiewire.com. Retrieved 2016-10-20.
  4. Gire, Jamie Sotonoff and Dann (2016-10-18). "A-minus at Loyola Academy fueled 'Westworld' creator". Daily Herald. Retrieved 2016-10-20.
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