Full Name Pamela Potillo Spouse Robert (m. 2005) Role Actress | Name Pam Potillo Years active 1984-present | |
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Occupation Actress and voice-over artist Movies Wonderworks: And the Children Shall Lead Similar Clarice Taylor, Michelle Thomas, Tempestt Bledsoe | ||
Pamela Potillo (born April 30, 1974 in Trenton, New Jersey) is an American actress.
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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. She also guest starred in series such as Spenser: For Hire and Charles in Charge.
Potillo received her B.A. from Rutgers University and an M.A. from Pepperdine University.
Personal life
Potillo was married to Robert Dorman and has a young daughter.
Filmography
Actress
1985
The Cosby Show (TV Series) as
Janet Meiser
- Off to See the Wretched (1990) - Janet Meiser (as Pam Potilo)
- I'm 'In' with the 'In' Crowd (1989) - Janet Meiser (as Pam Potilo)
- Denise: The Saga Continues (1989) - Janet Meiser (uncredited)
- How Do You Get to Carnegie Hall? (1988) - Janet Meiser (as Pamela Potilo)
- Out of Brooklyn (1988) - Janet Meiser (as Pam Potilo)
- The Show Must Go On (1987) - Janet Meiser
- The Locker Room (1987) - Janet Meiser
- Calling Doctor Huxtable (1987) - Janet Meiser
- Halloween (1985) - Janet Meiser
- Vanessa's New Class (1985) - Janet Meiser
1986
ABC Afterschool Specials (TV Series) as
Kate / Melanie
- All That Glitters (1990) - Kate
- Wanted: The Perfect Guy (1986) - Melanie
1987
Charles in Charge (TV Series) as
Lisa Taylor / 'Baby Doll'
- Trading Papers (1988) - Lisa Taylor
- Sarah Steps Out (1988) - Lisa Taylor
- Baby Doll (1987) - Lisa Taylor / 'Baby Doll'
1987
Spenser: For Hire (TV Series) as
Jessie Braxton
- One for My Daughter (1987) - Jessie Braxton
1986
My Little Girl as
Georgia
1984
ABC Weekend Specials (TV Series) as
Leslie Thorton / Lizbeth Collins
- Columbus Circle (1985) - Leslie Thorton
- A Different Twist (1984) - Lizbeth Collins
1985
And the Children Shall Lead (TV Movie) as
Rachel Henderson
1984
A Doctor's Story (TV Movie) as
Carla
Self
1955
Wonderama (TV Series) as
Self (1980-1987)
References
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