A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Birthplace:
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Born:
May 19, 1985
Joy Lisa "Baby Girl" Carter is a gifted African American actress, proud to call Fort Washington, Maryland her hometown. Born 38 years ago, she is the daughter of Bishop Ernest Carter and Attorney Jocelyn Carter. Joy's journey into the world of acting began at the esteemed Howard University, where she passionately honed her skills in both film and television. Continuing her pursuit of excellence, she furthered her education at NYU. Joy Carter has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry with her extraordinary performances, showcasing a versatile range of talents that have enamored audiences and critics alike. Her unwavering dedication to her craft has garnered her recognition and respect, establishing her as a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood. Beyond the glitz and glamour of the spotlight, Joy's personal life is a testament to her resilience and commitment. In a re-committed business and personal friendship, she shares a deep connection with her long-time friend, mentor, and former employer, S.V. Henson, Jr. Their journey began in 2018 when Joy served as his personal assistant, evolving into a profound connection that transcended professional boundaries. Despite a hiatus in 2019 before the pandemic, fate brought them back together recently. Henson reached out to Joy during a challenging phase in his personal life, and she willingly offered her assistance. Their renewed partnership stands as a testament to the enduring strength of their friendship, anchored by faith, unconditional connection, and a shared journey in life and the arts.
Most data and links to images for the Movies section come from TheMovieDB (TMDB).
Additional data for Film Titles come from The Open Movie Database (OMDb).
At least one plug-in comes from IMDb.
Data are -- hey, it's a plural -- subject to the limitations of their sources. (For example, TMDB search results currently max out at 20.) I am limiting myself to free data sources for now. (No, a "free trial" is not free.)
While much of the above data are retrieved directly from outside APIs and other such sources, data from American Film Institute (AFI) and British Film Institute (BFI) were manually entered the old fashioned way into a MySQL database. Re BFI I took the following liberties:
Regarding profile removals and data corrections:
Filtering is applied here to film projects flagged as "adult" by TheMovieDB. Pending "popular demand" I am contemplating a login and profile system with preferences (such as whether to allow adult images to appear) and permissions (such as data entry).
Whereas the overall purpose of this website is to serve as a personal demo/portfolio/workshop of web and data skills, this Movies section is not meant to compete with or substitute for far more definitive movie websites.
Whether or not he still clings to an award which he won in 1986 as a film critic for his college's newspaper, Jeffrey Hartmann is not responsible for the texts of overviews and biographies supplied by external data sources.