Biography

Joey was born in Dallas GA and has been a lifelong resident. Prior to graduating high school Joey began a career as a professional wrestler. After High School he wrestled nationwide as a part of Global Wrestling Federation and eventually on to World Championship Wrestling. That career would prove to be short lived when in 1993 during a match he suffered a broken back ending his wrestling career. He went on to become a very successful Atlanta area police officer receiving awards for Meritorious Service, Bravery, Life Saving, and a Special Chief's Award. He was also named an Honorary State Lieutenant Colonel to the Governor's Staff by Georgia Governor Nathan Deal. He has been a lifetime performer and has appeared in films like Remember the Titans and Dumb and Dumberer while still an active police officer. Since his retirement from Law Enforcement he has appeared and starred in over 40 television and film titles in roles ranging from cameo to lead.



Joey has been instrumental in assisting hundreds of our Nation's Veterans visit their War Memorials in Washington D.C. through the Honor Flight Programs Nationwide. Joey founded a non-profit outreach "Warmth for Winter" that has provided over 25,ooo coats, pieces of warm clothing, shoes, toiletries and personal need items to those in need of all ages since 2013. Joey volunteers as a coach for Little League baseball where he shares his love of the "National Passtime, Baseball". He has become and remains one of the most loved coaches in the league where his players are known to play practical jokes on him but fight through crowds to get one of his hugs. He resides in Dallas GA with his family and has a very rigorous acting schedule. He is proudly represented by PureFlare Agent Brent Duncan in both Los Angeles and Atlanta as well as location projects worldwide.
- IMDb mini biography by: Joey Thurmond