Pam Potillo

Pam Potillo
Born Pamela Potillo
(1974-04-30) 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.

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.

Filmography

TitleCharacterFilm/TV seriesNotes
1980–1987Wonderama Herself/co-hostMorning kids' show appearances
1984A Doctor's Story (TV movie) Carla first actual actrng role
1984–1985ABC 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 role
1987Spenser: For Hire Jessie BraxtonEpisode:"One For My Daughter"
1987–88Charles In Charge Lisa Taylor / 'Baby Doll' 3 episodes
1986–1990ABC Afterschool Specials Kate / Melanie2 episodes
1985–1990The Cosby Show Janet Meiser 10 episodes

Personal life

Potillo was married to Robert Dorman and has a young daughter.

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