Pam Potillo

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.