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Lorene Yarnell Jansson

Acting Born Mar 21, 1944 Inglewood - California - USA 17 credits
17
Total Credits
2025
65 Years Career Span
6
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Lorene Yarnell Jansson works in acting. Born March 21, 1944 in Inglewood - California - USA. Archytele tracks 17 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

The Italian Job

as Self

The Muppet Show

as Self - Special Guest Star

Wonder Woman

as Formicida / Dr. Irene Janis
Film

Spaceballs

as Dot Matrix
Film

The Thing

as Regular Performer
Film

Sweet Charity

as Dancer (uncredited)

Frequent co-stars

Bill Pullman 1 shared title
Rick Moranis 1 shared title
Mel Brooks 1 shared title
John Candy 1 shared title
Daphne Zuniga 1 shared title
Dick Van Patten 1 shared title
George Wyner 1 shared title
Michael Winslow 1 shared title
Joan Rivers 1 shared title
John Hurt 1 shared title

Career timeline

Robert Shields: My Life as a Robot
Spaceballs
Generation
The Steadfast Tin Soldier
Starfest: The Stars Salute Public Television 1983
Clown White
The Wild Wild West RevisitedBob Hope on the Road to China
Mickey's 50Christmas at Walt Disney World
Shields and Yarnell
The Muppet ShowThe Sonny and Cher Show
Wonder Woman
Fol-de-Rol
Sweet Charity
The Mike Douglas Show

Full Filmography

17 titles
  • The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
  • The Muppet Show (1976) as Self - Special Guest Star
  • Wonder Woman (1975) as Formicida / Dr. Irene Janis
  • Spaceballs (1987) as Dot Matrix
  • The Sonny and Cher Show (1976) as Regular Performer
  • Sweet Charity (1969) as Dancer (uncredited)
  • Mickey's 50 (1978) as Self
  • Clown White (1981) as Melissa
  • Fol-de-Rol (1972) as Ensemble (uncredited)
  • The Wild Wild West Revisited (1979) as Sonia
  • Generation (1985) as Pal
  • Starfest: The Stars Salute Public Television 1983 (1983)
  • Bob Hope on the Road to China (1979) as Self (as Shields and Yarnell)
  • Robert Shields: My Life as a Robot (2025) as Self
  • Christmas at Walt Disney World (1978) as Ms. Clinker
  • The Steadfast Tin Soldier (1984) as Ballerina
  • Shields and Yarnell (1977) as Self

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Lorene Yarnell Jansson best known for?

Lorene Yarnell Jansson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Italian Job (1969), The Muppet Show (1976), Wonder Woman (1975), Spaceballs (1987).

When and where was Lorene Yarnell Jansson born?

Lorene Yarnell Jansson was born on March 21, 1944 in Inglewood - California - USA.

How many credits does Lorene Yarnell Jansson have?

Lorene Yarnell Jansson has accumulated over 17 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 2025.

What is Lorene Yarnell Jansson's background in cinema and television?

Lorene Yarnell, who with Robert Shields, formed the mime-and-dance comedy team Shields and Yarnell and became a familiar presence on television in the 1970s