Janet Alice Landgard (December 2, 1947 – November 6, 2023) was an American actress and model.
Janet Landgard | |
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| Born | Janet Alice Landgard December 2, 1947 Pasadena, California, U.S. |
| Died | November 6, 2023 (aged 75) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1963–1974 |
| Notable work | The Donna Reed Show The Swimmer |
Life and career
editJanet Alice Landgard was born in Pasadena, California on December 2, 1947.[1][2][3]
When Landgard was 14, her grandmother suggested modeling to her, She was seen in commercials on television and on magazine covers. She attended Pasadena High School, but after she obtained a role on The Donna Reed Show she was educated at the studio.[2]
Landgard starred with Burt Lancaster in the 1968 film The Swimmer[2] written by Eleanor Perry and directed by Frank Perry. Landgard was also a regular on the 1960s television series The Donna Reed Show. She also starred in 1970's Land Raiders with Telly Savalas and the 1974 film Moonchild with Victor Buono.
Landgard was interviewed for the behind-the-scenes documentary directed by Chris Innis, The Story of the Swimmer, which was featured on the 2014 Grindhouse Releasing/Box Office Spectaculars Blu-ray/DVD restoration of The Swimmer.[4]
Landgard died of brain cancer on November 6, 2023, at the age of 75.[3][5]
Filmography
edit| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Donna Reed Show | 1963–1965 | Various (Karen, Sabrina, etc.) | 12 episodes |
| My Three Sons | 1963 | Georgia Fleck | Episode: "The Proposals" |
| The Swimmer | 1968 | Julianne Hooper | Dir. Frank Perry |
| Land Raiders | 1970 | Kate Mayfield | |
| Deadly Dream | 1971 | Betty | TV movie |
| Moonchild | 1974 | Girl | Final film role |
| The Story of the Swimmer | 2014 | Herself | Behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of The Swimmer |
References
edit- ^ "Janet Alice Landgard, Born 12/02/1947 in California | CaliforniaBirthIndex.org". www.californiabirthindex.org. Retrieved 2023-11-11.
- ^ a b c "Janet Landgard in Lancaster Film". Independent Star News. April 21, 1968. p. 41 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Barnes, Mike (November 11, 2023). "Janet Landgard, Actress in 'The Swimmer' and 'The Donna Reed Show,' Dies at 75". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Dursin, Andy (March 24, 2014). "Aisle Seat 3–25: The Swimmer, Wolf of Wall Street". Film Score Monthly.
- ^ Zee, Michaela (November 11, 2023). "Janet Landgard, 'The Swimmer' and 'The Donna Reed Show' Actor, Dies at 75". Variety.