Joel S. Rice is an American actor and film producer. He made his film debut in the slasher film ''

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'' (1981), and appeared in several television productions before later pursuing a career as a producer. He has produced over ninety television films, beginning 1993. Rice has been married since 1988 and has two daughters, Hannah Mae (born 1998) and Sarah Rose (born 2001).

Career

Originally from

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, Rice relocated to Los Angeles, California after obtaining a lead role in the horror film ''

'' (1981). He later became a

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after leaving the entertainment industry, but returned to the film business as an executive producer, producing the television films ''Bonds of Love'' and '' Cries from the Heart'', starring

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. He is well known for producing Hallmark movies and series. His breakout project was the mini series

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for Spike network, which starred

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. He has executive-produced over 90 television films and productions since 1993. He is also the president of

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USA.

Filmography

;Actor ;Producer

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Rice, Joel S. Year of birth missing (living people) Living people American film producers American television producers