Joyce Nizzari, a stunning and curvaceous brunette, was born on May 20, 1940, in the iconic Bronx, New York City, New York, to an Italian-American family. Her remarkable journey began at the tender age of fifteen when she was discovered by the renowned glamour photographer, Bunny Yeager, in Miami, Florida. This serendipitous encounter led to her being crowned the queen of the Florida Photographers Association's annual convention in August 1957, and subsequently, she was nominated for the 1958 Miss America beauty pageant by the Hialeah Junior of Commerce.
Joyce's captivating presence graced the cover of the July 1958 issue of "Playboy" magazine, and she later became the Playmate of the Month in the December 1958 issue. Furthermore, she worked as a Bunny at the inaugural Playboy Club in Chicago, Illinois. Her impressive filmography includes small roles in notable movies such as the camp classic "The Wild Women of Wongo" (1959),"Seven Days in May" (1964),"Pajama Party" (1964),and "The Great Race" (1965).
In addition to her film credits, Joyce made memorable guest appearances on popular television shows like "Burke's Law" (1963),"McHale's Navy" (1962),"The Beverly Hillbillies" (1962),"Petticoat Junction" (1963),"Green Acres" (1965),and "Hawaii Five-O" (1968).
Joyce's personal life took a significant turn when she married character actor Jack Hogan in May 1967. The couple welcomed two children, a son, and a daughter, before eventually divorcing in 1980. In the late 1990s, Joyce returned to "Playboy" as one of Hugh Hefner's assistants at the Playboy Mansion West, marking a full-circle moment in her remarkable career.
