Joy Harmon - Actor Profile

Joy Harmon

Acting
Freshness: Mar 02, 2026
14Total Films
7.7 Highest Rated
Born: May 1, 1940
Birth Place: Flushing, New York, USA

About Joy Harmon

Joy Patricia Harmon (born May 1, 1940) is an American baker and former actress. Description above from the Wikipedia article Joy Harmon, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Joy Harmon reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Joy Harmon's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 21% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Joy Harmon remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Cool Hand Luke, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Joy Harmon Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Joy Harmon's career based on audience ratings.

★7.7
Cool Hand Luke (1967) movie poster
★7.7

Cool Hand Luke: When petty criminal Luke Jackson is sentenced to two years in a Florida prison farm, he doesn't play by the rules of eit

Cool Hand Luke

1967•Drama
★6.7
The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit (1956) movie poster
★6.7

The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit: Tom Rath is a suburban father and husband haunted by his memories of World War II, including a wartime romance with Ital

The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit

1956•Drama
★6.5
Young Dillinger (1965) movie poster
★6.5

Young Dillinger: The 1930s outlaw teams up with Pretty Boy Floyd, Baby Face Nelson and Homer Van Meter.

Young Dillinger

1965•Crime
★6.1
The Loved One (1965) movie poster
★6.1

The Loved One: Newly arrived in Hollywood from England, Dennis Barlow finds he has to arrange his uncle's interment at the highly-organ

The Loved One

1965•Comedy
★6.0
Roustabout (1964) movie poster
★6.0

Roustabout: After a singer loses his job at a coffee shop, he finds employment at a struggling carnival, but his attempted romance w

Roustabout

1964•Music

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Joy Harmon.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2013 From Cheesecake to Cheesecake: The Joy Harmon Story - Flop Similar →
1969 Angel in My Pocket Miss Holland Average Similar →
1967 Cool Hand Luke The Girl Super Hit Similar →
1967 A Guide for the Married Man Party Girl in Bar (uncredited) Average Similar →
1965 Village of the Giants Merrie Flop Similar →
1965 The Loved One Miss Benson Average Similar →
1965 One Way Wahine Kit Williams Flop Similar →
1965 Young Dillinger Nelson's Girl Hit Similar →
1964 Roustabout College Girl (uncredited) Average Similar →
1963 Under the Yum-Yum Tree Ardice (uncredited) Average Similar →
1963 Under the Yum-Yum Tree Ardice Average Similar →
1961 Mad Dog Coll Caroline Flop Similar →
1958 Let's Rock! Pickup Girl (as Joy Harman) Flop Similar →
1956 The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit - Hit Similar →

Joy Harmon - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Joy Harmon?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joy Harmon is "Cool Hand Luke" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has Joy Harmon acted in?

Joy Harmon has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Joy Harmon?

Other notable films include "The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit", "Young Dillinger", and "The Loved One".