Original member of the ground-breaking Newfoundland Theatre Troupe
Codco.
He is the son of Flora Louise (Pike) and Dr. Clifton Joseph Joy, a prominent Newfoundland physician and politician. Robert's father represented Harbour Main in the Newfoundland House of Assembly from 1962 to 1966.
Robert has been with partner Henry Krieger since 1995.
Former Rhodes scholar
Has received the Honorable Drama-Logue Critics Award.
Daughter, Ruby, with actress Mary Joy.
Currently lives and works in Los Angeles. (2004)
Born on exactly the same date as Wesley Eure (of "Land of the Lost" fame).