| Pam Potillo | |
| Occupation: | Actress and voice-over artist |
| Yearsactive: | 1984–present |
| Birthname: | Pamela Potillo |
| Birth Date: | 30 April 1974 |
| Birth Place: | Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Spouse: | 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).
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.[1]
Potillo received her B.A. from Rutgers University and an M.A. from Pepperdine University.
| 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 | 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 |