NEWS
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.