Joyce DeWitt
Biography
Joyce Anne DeWitt is an American actress and comedian born on April 23, 1949, in Wheeling, West Virginia, USA. She is best known for playing the character Janet Wood on the ABC sitcom Three's Company, a role she performed from 1977 to 1984. Throughout her career in the entertainment industry, she has accumulated a total of thirty known acting credits. Her film and television work includes appearances in productions such as Twitch City, Failing Better Now, and Three's Company. As a performer, she is recognized internationally for her work in television comedy during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Career overview
Joyce Anne DeWitt is an American actress and comedian born on April 23, 1949, in Wheeling, West Virginia, USA. She is best known for her role playing the character Janet Wood on the ABC sitcom Three's Company, a television series in which she appeared from 1977 to 1984. Throughout her career in the entertainment industry, she has accumulated a total of thirty known acting credits.
In addition to her work on Three's Company, her acting filmography and television projects include appearances in productions such as Twitch City and Failing Better Now. Recognized for her contributions to television comedy and acting, her professional background spans multiple decades in the entertainment industry.
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Full Filmography
31 titles- Ask Me to Dance (2022) as Nana
- The Savant (2019) as Detective Randi Toney
- Behind Closed Doors with Natalie Morales (2015) as Herself
- Rock Story (2015) as Judge Carol Ann Connelly
- My Boyfriends' Dogs (2014) as Nikki
- The Great Fight (2011) as Randi Toney
- Failing Better Now (2010) as Irene
- Call of the Wild (2009) as Jolene
- Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Three's Company' (2003) as Herself - Host
- Nudes in the News (2002) as Janet (archive footage)
- The Early Show (1999) as Self - Guest
- Hope Island (1999) as Laetitia Barton
- Twitch City (1998) as Self
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- Spring Fling! (1995) as Linda Hayden
- Finder of Lost Loves (1984) as Lynn Powell
- Saturday's the Place! (1984) as Hostess
- Night of 100 Stars (1982) as Self
- Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty (1980) as Love God's Date
- The Cheryl Ladd Special: Souvenirs (1980)
- John Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and Body (1980) as Self / Peaches
- Supertrain (1979) as Natalie Smithburne
- The Ropers (1979)
- Presenting Susan Anton (1979)
- The B.B. Beegle Show (1979)
- With This Ring (1978) as Jilly Weston
- The Love Boat (1977) as Jackie Landers
- Three's Company (1977) as Janet Wood
- Baretta (1975)
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Co-Hostess
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Joyce DeWitt best known for?
Joyce DeWitt is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Great Fight (2011), Nudes in the News (2002), The Early Show (1999), Hope Island (1999).
When and where was Joyce DeWitt born?
Joyce DeWitt was born on April 23, 1949 in Wheeling, West Virginia, USA.
How many credits does Joyce DeWitt have?
Joyce DeWitt has accumulated over 31 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 2022.
What is Joyce DeWitt's background in cinema and television?
Joyce Anne DeWitt is an American actress and comedian born on April 23, 1949, in Wheeling, West Virginia, USA. She is best known for playing the character Janet Wood on the ABC sitcom Three's Company, a role she performed from 1977 to 1984. Throughout her career in the entertainment industry, she has accumulated a tota...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hope Island (1999) as Laetitia Barton — aged about 50
- Twitch City (1998) as Self — aged about 49
- Three's Company (1977) as Janet Wood — aged about 28
- Finder of Lost Loves (1984) as Lynn Powell — aged about 35
- Baretta (1975) — aged about 26
- The Early Show (1999) as Self - Guest — aged about 50
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