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12.04.10
"HOMEFRONT"
Joel is working on the upcoming video game from Kaos Studios. This game is the biggest and most ambitious title produced by the publisher, THQ. Experience some of the world here.
12.01.10
"BRIEF REUNION"
"Brief Reunion," the independent feature film directed by John Daschbach, is nearing completion and is gearing up for a 2011 release. Joel plays the role of Aaron, a man who finds his successful life unraveling after reconnecting with an old acquaintance. Stay tuned for future developments.
11.15.10
"THE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU"
The Matt Damon/Emily Blunt-starring feature has been scheduled for release on March 4, 2011. Visit the site here. Joel plays a minion trying to keep the two lovers from meeting.
11.01.10
MIDTOWN DIRECT REP
Joel is an inaugural member of MIDTOWN DIRECT REP, a new theatre company based in Maplewood/South Orange, New Jersey. This neighborhood in Metro-New York has often been called the town "where Broadway comes home to sleep" because of its remarkable community of professional theatre artists.
Read about this exciting new company in the New York Times.
10.05.10
"NURSE JACKIE"
Joel will appear in Season Three of the acclaimed Showtime series, "Nurse Jackie." More details to follow!
09.22.10
LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT"
Joel reprises his role as tech specialist Ruben Morales in the SVU episode, "Branded."
09.04.10
"LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT"
Joel has begun working on Season 12 of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," his 10th with the Dick Wolf franchise.
06.02.10
"BRIEF REUNION"
This summer, Joel begins work on "Brief Reunion," an independent feature that tells the story of the unexpected dissolution of a happy life after a man innocently accepts a Facebook friend request.
05.18.10
CHARLES BOWDEN AWARD
Joel is a recipient of the 2010 Charles Bowden Award. Bestowed by New Dramatists, the award commends actors for their commitment to the development of new work and new writers.
05.02.10
"Maple & Vine"
Joel will be traveling to Steamboat Springs, Colorado this summer to work on the excellent Jordan Harrison play, "Maple & Vine" at the Perry-Mansfield New Works Festival. Directed by Anne Kauffman.
04.07.10
"Law & Order: SVU"
Joel will make his final appearance of Season 11 on episode, "Beef." See it first on NBC.
02.25.10
"Law & Order: SVU"
Joel will appear in the SVU episode entitled, "Conned." More information TBA.
02.08.10
"DAWN'S LIGHT"
Joel is excited to bring Jeanne Sakata's one-person play to New York City, albeit briefly, on February 8 at New York Theatre Workshop and on February 22 through the Epic Theatre at the Gerald W. Lynch Theatre at John Jay College as part of their First Throw Reading Series.
01.18.10
"Law & Order: SVU"
Joel will appear in the SVU episode, "Savior," air-time TBA.
12.04.09
The 52nd Street Project: "The Patient Plays"
Joel is thrilled to be participating in some of the best theatre in the city - with the amazing folks at the 52nd Street Project. In the inaugural performance in the brand new Five Angels Theatre, Joel will appear with Christopher Evan Welch in Carlos Breton's, "Spooky." Performances run December 10-13. Directed by Kate Forbes.
12.02.09
Verizon FiOS
Joel is appearing on "Help" menus around the country for the Verizon FiOS Television service. In a series of videos designed to answer specific questions about the television service, Joel plays the resident technical expert.
11.25.09
"The Adjustment Bureau"
Joel has finished shooting the George Nolfi written-and-directed feature film starring Matt Damon and Emily Blunt. More information to follow.
11.24.09
"Law & Order: SVU"
Joel will appear on the upcoming episode, "Quickie." Air-time TBA.
11.02.09
"Law & Order: SVU"
Joel is on another SVU this Wednesday, November 04 on the episode entitled, "Users." See it first at 9pm EST on NBC.
10.26.09
"Trying to Find Chinatown"
Joel does another reading of the David Henry Hwang one-act as part of the "Food for Thought" series, which is devoted to the one-act play. At the Players Club in New York City.
10.22.09
"Law & Order: SVU"
Joel makes an SVU appearance as Morales this Wednesday, October 28 on the episode entitled, "Spooked." See it first at 9pm EST on NBC.
10.18.09
"Law & Order: SVU"
Joel makes his season debut this Wednesday, October 21 on the episode entitled, "Hardwired." See it first at 9pm EST on NBC.
10.14.09
Lynn Rosen's "Progress in Flying"
As part of the Ensemble Studio Theatre's annual, "Octoberfest," Joel will be reading the EST/Sloan Project Commissioned, "Progress in Flying." This is a project Joel has been involved with for a number of years, and it's something he's very excited about. It's a terrific piece. If you're in NYC this week, come check it out!
In a defunct steel town on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan, Lois and her mother grapple with a father gone AWOL, the legacy of an aviator who flew in their backyard a hundred years before, and a talent contest that must be won. A play about losers, winners, and those in between.
A reading of: PROGRESS IN FLYING, a new play by Lynn Rosen
Friday, October 16th @8pm and Saturday, October 17 @2pm at The Ensemble Studio Theatre, 549 W. 52nd Street (between 10-11 Ave), 2nd Floor.
Tickets are free, but there is a $10 suggested donation.
For reservations either email or call: 212-247-4982
10.05.09
The Work of Sung Rno
Joel will be appearing in two separate staged readings written by the fantastic Sung Rno.
On Tuesday, October 6, he will read, "Happy," which is being done at New Dramatists, 424 W. 44th Street, New York City, at 7pm.
On Friday, October 9, there will be a reading of Sung's "Infinitude" at the Theatre for a New City: 155 First Avenue (at 10th Street) in New York. "Infinitude" is part of the National Asian American Theatre Festival. The nominal $5.00 fee will go towards Asian flood and earthquake relief.
10.02.09
"Law & Order: SVU"
Joel will appear in the SVU episode entitled, "Users." Airtime TBA.
09.27.09
"Law & Order: SVU"
Joel will appear in the SVU episode entitled, "Spooked." Airtime TBA.
09.25.09
"The Adjustment Bureau"
Joel is slated to appear in this feature film which is described by www.comingsoon.com as follows: "In "The Adjustment Bureau", Matt Damon will play David Norris, a charismatic congressman who seems destined for national political stardom. He meets a beautiful ballet dancer named Elise Sellas, only to find strange circumstances keeping their sparks from catching fire. Norris discovers forces are at work to keep them apart, and he peels the layers to find out why. The action takes place all over Manhattan." More info as it develops.
09.18.09
"Law & Order: SVU"
Joel has just concluded work on his first epiosde of Season 11, "Hardwired." This begins Joel's ninth season of work on the Dick Wolf drama. More info on the airdate TBA.
09.14.09
"Love! Valour! Compassion!"
The National Asian American Theatre Company is throwing a benefit featuring a reading of the Terrence McNally play, "Love! Valour! Compassion!" at the Cherry Lane Theatre in New York City. Joel is set to appear in the role of Gregory. Hear Joel and Orville Mendoza talk about the reading and NAATCO on WBAI's Cat Radio Cafe.
07.21.09
"Dawn's Light"
Gordon Hirabayashi is a Japanese American sociologist who made a courageous stand during the internment of all Japanese Americans during World War II. His remarkable story is the focus of Jeanne Sakata's stage play, "Dawn's Light," a one man show. Joel will be working on this piece this August as part of New York Theatre Workshop's summer residency at Dartmouth College.
07.21.09
"Forgetting the Girl"
Joel will be appearing in the Nate Taylor film, "Forgetting the Girl." Shooting is scheduled to take place later this summer. For more info, on this very interesting film, click here.
07.07.09
The Bard
Joel is currently appearing outdoors in the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's, "The Tempest." Joel plays Ariel, "the airy spirit." For more information, click here.
06.30.09
"Rescue Me"
Joel will appear tonight as Dr. Lee in the F/X show, "Rescue Me."
05.02.09
New Play
Joel will appear in, "I Have Been to Hiroshima, Mon Amour," Chiori Miyagawa's provocative play based on the 1959 film by Alain Resnais. The piece will run from May 10-30 in the historic Ohio Theatre in New York City. For more information, click here.
12.04.08
2009 Sundance Film Festival
Joel is appearing in two films taking part in the prestigious Sundance Film Festival Competition: "Taking Chance" and "The Greatest." Both films will screen this January sometime between January 15-25 in Utah. Congratulations to both films!
Television Appearance
Joel appears this Saturday, December 6, in a re-run of the SVU episode, "Babes," 10pm EST on NBC.
Television Appearance
Joel appears in the SVU episode, "Smut," debuting Tuesday, December 9 at 10pm EST on NBC.
11.07.08
Lynn Rosen's "Power Lunch"
The staged reading, directed by Daniella Topol, will be at the Ensemble Studio Theatre, 549 W. 52nd Street on the Sixth Floor. The reading dates are: Saturday, November 15th at 7pm and Sunday, November 16 at 2pm.
11.06.08
Television Appearance
Joel will appear in the new "Law & Order: SVU" episode, "Babes," airing Tuesday, November 11 at 10PM EST on NBC.
11.01.08
Television Appearance
"Law & Order: SVU" episode "Retro" is rebroadcasting tonight at 10pm EST on NBC.
10.29.08
Staged Reading: "Power Lunch"
Joel is scheduled to appear in the Lynn Rosen play, "Power Lunch," which is being read as part of EST's "Octoberfest" on November 15 and 16. Details to follow.
10.28.08
Television Appearance
Joel will be on "Law & Order: SVU" tonight in the episode, "Retro" at 10pm EST on NBC.
"The Rise and Fall of the United State of Asian America"
Joel will be participating in a staged reading of the clever Dustin Chinn play. The reading is open to the public.
09.08
"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"
Watch Joel in his first episode of Season Ten: "Retro." Episode airdate: October 28, 10pm EST on NBC.
"Rescue Me"
Joel will be appearing in the next season of the F/X show, "Rescue Me." More details to follow.
"Forgetting the Girl"
Joel is slated to appear in the upcoming feature, "Forgetting the Girl." The film is currently scheduled to begin filming in 2009. More info as it happens.
"The Greatest"
Joel will be appearing in the Shana Feste directorial debut. Starring Pierce Brosnan and Susan Sarandon, "The Greatest" follows the trials and tribulations of a family dealing with a tragic death. The film is scheduled to be released in 2009.
05.24.08
"The Private Lives of Pippa Lee"
Joel has just finished shooting "The Private Lives of Pippa Lee," the latest film by writer-director Rebecca Miller. The films stars Robin Wright Penn, Julianne Moore, Alan Arkin, Blake Lively, Keanu Reeves, and Monica Bellucci. More details to follow.
"Canterbury's Law"
Many thanks to those who emailed about Joel's work on "Canterbury's Law." Despite the fact the show will not be back next season, Joel said working on the show was, "a very positive experience with wonderful actors."
03.26.08
"Round and Round"
This week, Joel concludes his theatrical run in "Six", a collection of six one-act plays receiving their world premieres in New York City. Joel appears in "Round and Round," by playwright Julia Cho. The play is produced by 2g, directed by Kate Whoriskey, and co-stars actress Jennifer Ikeda.
For more information, please click here.
"I Have Been to Hiroshima, Mon Amour"
Joel begins work on Chiori Miyagawa's excellent re-interpretation of the Alain Resnais/Marguerite Duras film of 1959.
"Law & Order: SVU"
Joel's next appearance on SVU will be in historic episode number 200, currently titled, "Authority." The episode will guest star Robin Williams. Air date: April 29.
"The Happening"
The M. Night Shamalayan film opens nationwide on Friday, June 13. See Joel in the trailer here: "The Happening" Movie Trailer.
"Canterbury's Law"
Joel made his debut playing the role of Peter Upton in episode two: "Baggage." See him next on episode six, "Sick as Your Secrets," air date April 18.
08.15.07
"Canterbury's Law"
Joel is pleased to join the cast of the Denis Leary/Jim Serpico produced drama. Currently slated as a mid-season replacement for 2008, the series is described on the Fox website as: "...a courtroom drama about a rebellious female defense attorney who's willing to bend the law in order to protect the wrongfully accused." Joel is scheduled to recur in the role of Assistant Attorney General Peter Upton.
07.27.07
Kate Duncan
Joel mourns the passing of Kate Duncan with the rest of the "Space: Above & Beyond" family.
For those of you not familiar with Kate's work supporting "Space: Above & Beyond," check out her terrific site:
Space Alumni News Home
If you are no stranger to Kate or her work, please consider paying your respects here:
Memories of Kate
"Taking Chance"
Joel will have a cameo in the upcoming HBO film, "Taking Chance," starring Kevin Bacon.
"The Happening"
Joel will be appearing in the next M. Night Shyamalan film, "The Happening." More information as it becomes available.
Law & Order: SVU
Production on season nine recently went on hiatus for the summer. Thus far, Joel is appearing in the following episodes which air next season: "Impulsive," "Svengali," and "Fight."
All My Children
Joel concluded a four episode stint as turncoat Seamus Wong on ABC's long-running daytime drama. The episodes he appeared in were: 9632, 9636, 9642, and 9647.
If you would like to see Joel reprise his devious role, please write:
All My Children
320 W. 66th Street
New York, NY 10023
U.S.A.
Autographs & Signed Photos
Joel is extremely flattered and grateful for all the requests he receives for signed photos and autographs. His aim is to honor every request. However, due to logistics and volume, he asks that the following rules be observed:
-Please ask for only one autograph per letter.
-When possible, please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope.
-Please use the email link on this website for correspondence only. For the time being, no autograph requests sent via email will be honored. Please send all autograph requests via snail mail to:
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
5801 West Side Avenue
North Bergen, NJ 07047
U.S.A.
-Please spread the word! If you know others who are planning on making a request, please direct them to this information. Also, please check back frequently. If the method changes, it will be outlined here.
01.25.07
Contacting Joel
Many thanks to those who have emailed with kind words for Joel. Be assured that he receives them all and does his best to reply to each one. Due to the volume of mail, however, Joel asks that all signed autograph requests now be sent with self-addressed stamped envelopes to the following address:
Joel de la Fuentec/o Law & Order: SVU
Wolf Films
Pier 62
Hudson River & W. 23rd Street
New York, NY 10011
U.S.A.
11.05.06
"Richard III"
Joel concluded a wonderful run of the Shakespearean tragedy in October. Audiences said "Richard III" was, "...one of the most intelligent productions of the play I have ever seen," and Liz Keill of the Independent Press wrote, "Joel de la Fuente makes a singular and strong appearance as the Earl of Richmond." The show ran from September 12 to October 8. For more information, click below:
"Law & Order: SVU"
Joel will be appearing on "Law & Order: SVU" episodes, "Choreographed" and "Loopholes," airtimes, TBA.
09.25.06
"Television News"
Joel's first episode in the new "Law & Order: SVU" season is on Tuesday, Septebmer 26 on, "Clock."
"Richard III"
Joel has said that he is "extremely excited" about the Shakespearean Tragedy currently playing at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. It runs until October 8. Check it out if you can!
08.07.06
Podcast Appearance
Joel appeared with the highly entertaining trio who comprise the KICK-ASS MYSTIC NINJAS to talk about SPACE: ABOVE & BEYOND.
Hear the interview here:
imdb.com Message Boards
There have been several requests for a place to post comments for/about Joel here on this site. Instead, may we direct you to the Internet Movie Database, which offers this capability? There are currently no posts at Joel's site, so hurry up and be the first!
07.31.06
"King Lear" at the Public
Joel played the role of Cornwall in a recent workshop of the Shakespeare tragedy for the Public Theatre in New York City. Directed by James Lapine, the play featured Kevin Kline as King Lear. A full production of the play is tentatively scheduled for the Public's upcoming season.
Other Theatrical News
This spring, Joel appeared in the Lark Theatre's BareBones Production of the Lloyd Suh play, "American Hwangap," playing the role of David.
03.31.06
Television News
Joel will appear on the Law & Order: SVU season finale, "Web," airtime 05/09/06.
Joel says that "Web" follows his character, Ruben Morales, more closely than any other "Law & Order" episode thus far.
Joel's SVU episode, "Fault" will be airing Tuesday, April 4, 2006 on NBC at 10pm EST.
Joel makes an appearance as lawyer George Sawyer on the Touchstone pilot, "Drift."
Theater News
As part of a reading series at the Ensemble Studio Theatre (EST) in New York City, Joel will appear in the new play by Lynn Rosen, "Progress in Flying." More info to come.
03.04.06
Joel and his wife Melissa celebrate the birth of their second daughter, Tallulah.
02.27.06
Space: Above & Beyond
Joel writes: "Kate Duncan is a friend I met while doing, "Space: Above & Beyond." She hosts a terrific website at: Space: Above and Beyond Alumni News & Reviews. Recently, she posted an interview we did together way back in 1997. Check it out if you get a chance: Kate's interview with Joel. If you enjoy "S:AAB," you should know about this site. If you have never seen the show, Kate's site is a great place to start!"
02.15.06
Upcoming Television Appearances
-An all-new "Law & Order: SVU" episode, "Gone," airs Tuesday, February 28, 2005.
-"Personal Velocity" will air on the Oxygen Network: February 20 @ 11pm, EST and February 21 @ 9:30pm, EST.
01.30.06
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Joel will appear in the "Law & Order: SVU" episode: "Manipulated." Air date: 02/07/06.
01.26.06
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Joel will appear in the "Law & Order: SVU" episode: "Fault." Air date: TBA.
01.13.06
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Joel will appear in the "Law & Order: SVU" episode: "Class." Air date: TBA.
12.31.05
"IVANOV" RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE BEST SHOWS OF 2005
Andy Propst of AmericanTheaterWeb.com has listed the National Asian American Theater Company's production of "Ivanov" as one of the best productions of 2005.
AmericanTheaterWeb.com
12.20.05
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Joel will appear in the "Law & Order: SVU" episode: "Gone." Air date: TBA.
12.15.05
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Joel will appear in the "Law & Order: SVU" episode: "Manipulated." Air date: TBA.
12.01.05
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
-Joel will appear in the "Law & Order: SVU" episode: "Blast," the second part of a tandem episode. Air date: 01/10/05.
-Joel will appear in the "Law & Order: SVU" episode: "Storm." Original air date: 11/30/05.
Home Depot
Joel appears as a customer talking to an elf in a Home Depot commercial to be aired over the Christmas Holidays.
Notes & Links
The "Space: Above & Beyond" DVD is now available everywhere, including Amazon. I am told the DVDs bought through Best Buy were often defective, so I would purchase them here : Space: Above & Beyond DVD.
"Heights" now on DVD: Heights DVD.
Links for those who enjoyed "Cowboy v. Samurai."
www.propergander.net
BLARG
National Asian American Theater Company
09.20.05
Cowboy vs. Samurai
Joel begins work on the World Premiere of Michael Golamco’s highly anticipated, “Cowboy versus Samurai,” to be staged by NAATCO this fall.
Law & Order
Law & Order SVU begins its seventh season September 20, and Joel makes his first appearance in the episode entitled, “911.” Executive Producer Neal Baer calls "911," "the most ambitious show we've ever done."
Space: Above & Beyond
The full season of “Space: Above & Beyond” is set to be released on DVD this fall through Best Buy.