Pam Potillo
| Pam Potillo | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Pamela Potillo -04-30) April 30, 1974 Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress and voice-over artist |
| Years active | 1984-present |
| Spouse(s) | Robert Dorman, divorced |
| Children | 1 daughter |
Pamela "Pam" Potillo (born April 30, 1974 in Trenton, New Jersey) is an American actress.
Biography
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. She was married to Robert Dorman and has a young daughter.
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 actual actrng 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 Specials | Kate / Melanie | 2 episodes |
| 1985-1990 | The Cosby Show | Janet Meiser | 10 episodes |