Joyce Chopra

Joyce Chopra

88 · Born: Oct 27, 1936

Personal Details

BornOct 27, 1936 New York City, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Tom Cole

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Feb 23, 2009 )
  • Amarjit Chopra

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to May 11, 2025 )

Biography

Joyce Chopra, a renowned director and producer, brought her unique vision to the big and small screens, captivating audiences with her remarkable body of work. Born on October 27, 1936, Chopra's passion for storytelling and filmmaking has been evident throughout her illustrious career.

Her notable credits include the 1989 comedy-drama "The Lemon Sisters", the 1985 coming-of-age drama "Smooth Talk", and the 2006 family drama "Molly: An American Girl on the Home Front". With each project, Chopra demonstrated her ability to craft compelling narratives that resonate with viewers of all ages.

Career

{"id":208631,"title":"This Is a Film About My Mother","year":"2022","character":"Anne","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/this-is-a-film-about-my-mother-2022","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_208631.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_208631.jpg"},"released":1}
2022
{"id":37411,"title":"Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart","year":"2014","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/captivated-the-trials-of-pamela-smart","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_37411.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_37411.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
{"id":253256,"title":"For the Love of the Music: The Club 47 Folk Revival","year":"2012","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/for-the-love-of-the-music-the-club-47-folk-revival","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_253256.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_253256.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
{"id":185574,"title":"Calling the Shots","year":"1988","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/calling-the-shots","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_185574.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_185574.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
{"id":104291,"title":"Joyce at 34","year":"1972","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/joyce-at-34","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_104291.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_104291.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
{"id":104292,"title":"Gramercy Stories","year":"2008","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gramercy-stories","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_104292.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_104292.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
{"id":49611,"title":"An American Girl on the Home Front","year":"2006","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/an-american-girl-on-the-home-front","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_49611.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_49611.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
{"id":53410,"title":"The Last Cowboy","year":"2003","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-last-cowboy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_53410.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_53410.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
{"id":52763,"title":"Hollywood Wives: The New Generation","year":"2003","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hollywood-wives-the-new-generation","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_52763.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_52763.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":54171,"title":"Rip Girls","year":"2000","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rip-girls","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_54171.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_54171.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Rip Girls
Rip Girls as Director
{"id":155429,"title":"Murder in a Small Town","year":"1999","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/murder-in-a-small-town-1999","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_155429.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_155429.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
{"id":55434,"title":"Replacing Dad","year":"1999","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/replacing-dad","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_55434.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_55434.jpg"},"released":1}
Replacing Dad
Replacing Dad as Director
{"id":155556,"title":"The Lady in Question","year":"1999","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-lady-in-question-1999","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_155556.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_155556.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":197913,"title":"Convictions","year":"1997","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/convictions","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_197913.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_197913.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
Convictions
Convictions as Director
{"id":197912,"title":"L.A. Johns","year":"1997","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/la-johns","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_197912.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_197912.jpg"},"released":1}
L.A. Johns
L.A. Johns as Director
{"id":172933,"title":"My Very Best Friend","year":"1996","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/my-very-best-friend","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_172933.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_172933.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
{"id":157599,"title":"Deadline for Murder: From the Files of Edna Buchanan","year":"1995","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/deadline-for-murder-from-the-files-of-edna-buchanan","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_157599.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_157599.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
{"id":158069,"title":"The Corpse Had a Familiar Face","year":"1994","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-corpse-had-a-familiar-face","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158069.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158069.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
{"id":198002,"title":"The Disappearance of Nora","year":"1993","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-disappearance-of-nora","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_198002.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_198002.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
{"id":159028,"title":"The Danger of Love: The Carolyn Warmus Story","year":"1992","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-danger-of-love-the-carolyn-warmus-story","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159028.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159028.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
{"id":59085,"title":"Baby Snatcher","year":"1992","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/baby-snatcher","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/556af5n3ppt0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/556af5n3ppt0.jpg"},"released":1}
Baby Snatcher
Baby Snatcher as Director
{"id":59667,"title":"Murder in New Hampshire: The Pamela Smart Story","year":"1991","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/murder-in-new-hampshire-the-pamela-smart-story","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_59667.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_59667.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
{"id":60738,"title":"The Lemon Sisters","year":"1989","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-lemon-sisters","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60738.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60738.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
{"id":9597,"title":"Smooth Talk","year":"1985","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/smooth-talk","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_9597.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_9597.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Smooth Talk
Smooth Talk as Director
{"id":198301,"title":"Clorae and Albie","year":"1975","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/clorae-and-albie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_198301.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_198301.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
{"id":196022,"title":"Girls at 12","year":"1975","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/girls-at-12","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_196022.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_196022.jpg"},"released":1}
Girls at 12
Girls at 12 as Director
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1972
Joyce at 34
Joyce at 34 as Director, Writer
{"id":173538,"title":"Happy Mother's Day","year":"1963","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/happy-mothers-day-1963","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173538.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173538.jpg"},"released":1}
1963
{"id":103833636,"title":"Blonde","year":"2001","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/blonde","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103833636.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103833636.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
Blonde
Blonde as Creator