Pamela Potillo is an American actress who was best known as Janet on The Cosby Show (1985–1990).
Life and career Pamela Potillo was born in Trenton, New Jersey. Raised 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.
She received her B.A. from Rutgers University and an M.A. from Pepperdine University.
Filmography TitleCharacterFilm/TV seriesNotes1980–1987Wonderama Herself/co-hostMorning kids' show appearances1984A Doctor's Story (TV movie) Carla first acting role1984–1985ABC Weekend Special Leslie Thorton/Lizbeth Collins in 2 episode specials, "A Different Twist" and "Columbus Circle"1995And the Children Shall Lead Rachel HendersonTV movie 1986My Little Girl Georgia First film role1987Spenser: For Hire Jessie BraxtonEpisode: "One for My Daughter"1987–88Charles in Charge Lisa Taylor / 'Baby Doll' 3 episodes1986–1990ABC Afterschool Special Kate / Melanie2 episodes1985–1990The Cosby Show Janet Meiser 10 episodes
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