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Joe Egender Biography

Birth Name:Joe Egender

Birth Place:Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Writer, Director

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for a LA Weekly Award for best lead actor and best ensemble for "He Asked for It" in 2008
  • Won a Backstage West Garland Award for best performance for "He Asked for It" in 2009
  • Quote: "[on his "Holy Ghost People" character] "The thing that was the most important to me was that Brother Billy didn't come off like a straight-up bad guy ․․․ Desperate people will cling to anything that gives them hope, including a guy like [him]․""
  • Best known for playing Ernest Cobb in "Alcatraz" and Brother Billy in "Holy Ghost People․"