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Pam Potillo
Born
Pamela Potillo

(1974-04-30) April 30, 1974 (age 50)
Occupation Actress and voice-over artist
Years active 1984–present
Spouse(s) Robert Dorman, divorced
Children 1 daughter

Pamela Potillo (born April 30, 1974 in Trenton, New Jersey) is an American actress. She is best known as Janet on The Cosby Show (1985-1990).

Career and education

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.

Potillo received her B.A. from Rutgers University and an M.A. from Pepperdine University.

Filmography

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 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
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