Pierce Wallace, also known as the Georgia Joker, is an American sports fan, television personality and actor best known for being inducted into ESPN's Fan Hall of Fame for portraying the Joker at University of Georgia football games. Wallace was also a contestant on season 3 of FBOY Island and an actor who appeared in the film Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea (2023).
Pierce Wallace | |
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 Wallace as the Georgia Joker in 2013 | |
| Born | 1994 or 1995 (age 29–30) |
| Nationality | American |
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| Notable credit | Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea |
| Height | 6’5” |
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| Awards | 2013 ESPN Fan Hall of Fame |
Personal life
editWallace grew up in Valdosta, Georgia[1][2] as the son of the podiatrist Mike Wallace, and a high school teacher, Carol Wallace.[3] He is a fraternal triplet[1] with brothers Austin and Doyle, and also has a sister, Madalyn.[3] Wallace attended Valdosta High School[4] where he played basketball, was assistant head coach for golf and was nominated for homecoming king in 2012.[1] He graduated high school in 2013 shortly after competing against 15 other students and winning a Scion iQ through VHS and Wiregrass Georgia Technical College's Keys To The Future Program for lack of absences and tardiness.[5][6] Wallace signed an academic scholarship for the University of Georgia.[7]
2013–2018: Georgia Joker
editDuring his freshman year of college at University of Georgia, Wallace was 6'5''[1] and wore Joker makeup for the Georgia Bulldogs' first game against South Carolina. ESPN tweeted about it[8] and Wallace posted a video of himself impersonating Heath Ledger's The Dark Knight character[9] for the game against Louisiana State University.[10] With more than 85,000 votes,[8] he made it to the top 3 finalists for ESPN's Fan Hall of Fame. In 2014, Wallace was inducted at ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut.[11][12] The character was inspired by Wallace's enthusiasm for the Batman franchise.[13][14]
Career
editAfter moving to Los Angeles, Wallace became a yoga instructor and was cast in season 3 of FBOY Island.[15] Abbie Smith at The Daily Beacon quoted him and described Wallace as the season's hippie.[16] Wallace was eliminated by Hali Okeowo in episode 5.[15]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2021 | Wild West Chronicles | Ranch Hand | Episode: "Bass Reeves: Trailblazing Lawman" |
| Angel Mountain | Ronald | Featuring Caroline Amiguet and Thom Michael Mulligan | |
| 2023 | FBOY Island | Himself | 5 episodes |
| Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea | Howie Stumpp | [17][18] | |
| TBA | The Tonopah Five | Cliff Cody | Series with Lori Beth Denberg and Danny Tamberelli |
References
edit- ^ a b c d Harris, Kay (2013-12-06). "Valdosta native a finalist for ESPN Fan Hall of Fame". Valdosta Daily Times. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
- ^ "Valdosta native finalist for ESPN award". WALB. 2013-12-04. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
- ^ a b Poling, Dean (2013-12-17). "'Georgia Joker' makes Hall of Fame". Valdosta Daily Times. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
- ^ Vaughn, Austin R. "Georgia Joker not playing about his super fan role". Athens Banner-Herald. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
- ^ "VHS senior wins brand new car". WALB. 2013-05-25. Archived from the original on 2024-01-03. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ "VHS Senior Wins New Scion iQ from Valdosta Toyota Scion". Valdosta Today. 2013-05-24. Archived from the original on 2023-06-04. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ Hooper, Ed (2013-05-23). "Signing day at VHS". Valdosta Daily Times. Archived from the original on 2024-01-03. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ a b "Georgia Joker inducted into ESPN Fan Hall of Fame". The Red & Black (University of Georgia). 2013-12-16. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
- ^ Collins, Michael (2020-05-07). "Georgia Bulldogs best pop culture tie-ins and moments". Dawn of the Dawg. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
- ^ Moorehead, Tyler (2013-09-27). "Video: The 'Georgia Joker' Recreates Scene From 'The Dark Knight', Mocks LSU". The Spun: What's Trending In The Sports World Today. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
- ^ Wolfe, Julie (2013-12-03). "Georgia Joker wins spot in Fan Hall of Fame". WXIA-TV. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
- ^ Kelley, Kevin (2013-12-16). "Pierce Wallace, aka the Georgia Joker, to be inducted into ESPN Fan Hall of Fame". SicEmDawgs. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
- ^ "UGA's Joker makes cross country bus trip to Rose Bowl". WXIA. 2017-12-30. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
- ^ Rodberg, Andrew (2017-12-28). "Interview with the Georgia Joker". 404 the BEAT. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
- ^ a b Huff, Matthew (2023-10-23). "Find Out Who the FBoys and Nice Guys of 'FBoy Island' Are". Parade. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
- ^ Smith, Abbie (2023-10-17). "'FBoy Island' review: An interesting premise with poor execution". The Daily Beacon. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
- ^ Bitel, Anton (2024-01-24). "Hemet, Or The Landlady Don't Drink Tea (2023)". Projected Figures. Archived from the original on 2024-01-24. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
- ^ Brewer, Mac (2023-11-15). "Charybdis Pictures Releases Trailer for Horror Comedy 'HEMET' Ahead of Premiere". Horror Society. Retrieved 2023-11-18.