Joyce Piven

Joyce Hiller Piven (born Joyce Adrian Goldstein; February 21, 1930 – January 19, 2025) was an American director, teacher, and actress. She worked alongside her husband, Byrne Piven, founding members and directors of theater groups. Their daughter Shira Piven and son Jeremy Piven are also actors.

Early life, education and family

She was born Joyce Adrian Goldstein. She attended the University of Chicago, By that time, her name was Joyce Hiller. in Old Town, Chicago, which was a forerunner to The Second City.

The Pivens worked in New York City, beginning in 1955.

Joyce and Byrne became teachers to a generation of stars such as John Cusack, Joan Cusack, After relocating to Los Angeles, California, she taught local theater intensives and courses, and she privately coached actors. She directed Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters in 2001 and David Mamet's Speed-the-Plow in 2002. just north of Chicago.

Byrne Piven died in 2002 at age 72. Joyce relocated to Los Angeles, California in 2017 to be with her children and grandchildren.

Joyce Piven died on January 19, 2025, at the age of 94. She was buried alongside Byrne at Memorial Park Cemetery in Skokie, Illinois.

Published work