Ella Joyce

Ella Joyce (born Cherron Hoye on June 12, 1954) is an American actress known for her role as Eleanor Emerson on the Fox comedy-drama sitcom Roc from 1991 to 1994. Born in Chicago, Illinois, she was raised in Detroit, Michigan. Joyce graduated from the Performing Arts Curriculum at Cass Technical High School and attended the Dramatic Arts program at Eastern Michigan University. After leaving college due to financial difficulties, she worked as an executive secretary at General Motors while reading scripts for director Lloyd Richards. Joyce later moved to Harlem, New York City, and worked as a word processor while honing her acting skills. She has appeared in numerous films and continues to grace the screen with her talent.More