Joy Tanner

Joy Tanner is a retired Canadian heptathlete.

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Profession :

Movie Actress

Birthday :

March 7, 1966

Age :

59

Joy Tanner is a Canadian actress best known for her roles as George Fayne in the 1995 Nancy Drew TV series, Jill Stone in Cold Squad, and Nora McDonald Venturi in four seasons of the sitcom Life with Derek and its movie finale Vacation with Derek. She has also starred in Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmasave Canadian commercials from 1998-2000.

Born in Buffalo, New York, Tanner spent most of her childhood in Rochester, New York. She began her acting career in the early 1990s, appearing in small roles in television shows and films. Her big break came in 1995 when she landed the lead role in the Nancy Drew TV series.

Since then, Tanner has starred in a number of successful television shows and films, including Cold Squad, Life with Derek, and Vacation with Derek. She has also appeared in several Hallmark Channel movies, including Love on the Menu (2019) and A Christmas Miracle for Daisy (2021).

In addition to her acting career, Tanner is also a talented singer and dancer. She has performed in several stage productions, including the Broadway musicals Chicago and Cabaret.

Tanner is married to actor Aaron Abrams, and they have two children together. She is also an active philanthropist, supporting various charities and causes.