Pamela Potillo (born 1968 in Trenton, New Jersey) is an American actress. She is best known as Janet on The Cosby Show (1985-1990).
Pam Potillo | |
|---|---|
| Born | Pamela Potillo December 30, 1968 Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actress and voice-over artist |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Spouse(s) | Robert Dorman, divorced |
| Children | 1 daughter |
Career and education
editRaised in New Jersey, Potillo began her career as one of the hosts on the weekend morning kids' news magazine Wonderama, which ran on WNEW-TV. Her role on the show was produced from 1980 to 1987.
In 1984, Potillo made her Broadway debut as Georgia Jones in Shirley Lauro's Open Admissions. She is also known for her recurring role on The Cosby Show as Vanessa Huxtable's friend Janet Meiser from 1985 to 1990. Potillo also appeared with Ben Affleck and Madeline Kahn in an episode of the ABC Afterschool Special.[1]
Potillo received her B.A. from Rutgers University and an M.A. from Pepperdine University.
Filmography
edit| Title | Character | Film/TV series | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980–1987 | Wonderama | Herself/co-host | Morning kids' show appearances |
| 1984 | A Doctor's Story (TV movie) | Carla | first acting role |
| 1984–1985 | ABC Weekend Special | Leslie Thorton/Lizbeth Collins | in 2 episode specials, "A Different Twist" and "Columbus Circle" |
| 1995 | And the Children Shall Lead[2] | Rachel Henderson | TV movie |
| 1986 | My Little Girl | Georgia | First film role |
| 1987 | Spenser: For Hire | Jessie Braxton | Episode: "One for My Daughter" |
| 1987–88 | Charles in Charge | Lisa Taylor / 'Baby Doll' | 3 episodes |
| 1986–1990 | ABC Afterschool Special | Kate / Melanie | 2 episodes |
| 1985–1990 | The Cosby Show | Janet Meiser | 10 episodes |
References
edit- ^ "Ben Affleck through the Years". CNN. 26 February 2013. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
- ^ "'Children': So Close, and Yet So Far". Washington Post. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
External links
edit- Pam Potillo at IMDb
- Pam Potillo at the Internet Broadway Database