Joy Chambers

Joy Chambers
Born 1947 (age 70–71)
Ipswich, Australia
Occupation Actress, author, businesswoman
Spouse(s) Reg Grundy (1971–2016)
Website http://www.joychambers.com/

Joy Chambers (born 1947) is an Australian actress, author, and businesswoman.

Career

Chambers is known for such television soap opera roles as Rita Merrick in The Restless Years, Dr Robyn Porter in The Young Doctors, and Rosemary Daniels in Neighbours. Chambers has played Rosemary on a recurring basis since 1986. Chambers made a brief return to the show in 2005, after line producer Linda Walker emailed her asking if she would return for the 20th anniversary celebrations.[1] She shot her scenes in April on a visit to Melbourne.[1][2] In May 2010, it was announced that Chambers would again be reprising the role of Rosemary.[3]

Chambers has a keen interest in poetry and literature which began in childhood, with her father encouraging her deep love of the English word. Chambers is an author of historical novels.[4] She is also the International Patron of the Ipswich Poetry Feast.

Personal life

Chambers was married to media mogul Reg Grundy from 1971 until his death in 2016.[5] She lives in Bermuda.[4]

Bibliography

  • Mayfield (1993)
  • My Zulu, Myself (1995)
  • Vale Valhalla (2000)
  • None But the Brave (2003)
  • For Freedom (2007)
  • The Great Deception (2012)

References

  1. 1 2 Hornery, Andrew (30 July 2005). "Back in the Hood". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 5 May 2010.
  2. ↑ Green, Kris. "First 'Neighbours' 20th anniversary shots". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi UK. Retrieved 5 May 2010.
  3. ↑ "Blast from the past". Holy Soap. Channel Five. 10 June 2010. Archived from the original on 17 June 2010. Retrieved 10 June 2010.
  4. 1 2 Teutsh, Danielle (30 November 2008). "Three cheers for Mr Television". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 15 June 2013.
  5. ↑ Mitchell, Jake (9 May 2016). "Reg Grundy, Australian media mogul, dead at 92". The Australian. Retrieved 9 May 2016.



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