Janet Landgard

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Janet Landgard
Born Janet Landgard
(1947-12-02) December 2, 1947 (age 76)
Pasadena, California, U.S.
Occupation Actress
Years active 1963–1974

Janet Landgard (born December 2, 1947)[1] is an American actress, model, and cover girl.[2] She starred in the 1968 cult film written and directed by Eleanor and Frank Perry, The Swimmer, featuring Burt Lancaster. Landgard was also a regular on the popular 1960s television series, The Donna Reed Show. The Donna Reed Show was one of television's top 25 shows in 1963–1964.[3][4][5] She also starred in 1969’s Land Raiders with Telly Savalas and the 1974 film, Moonchild, with Victor Buono.[2]

Landgard was interviewed for the behind-the-scenes documentary directed by Academy Award-winner 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.[6][7]

Acting roles

Title Year Role Notes
The Donna Reed Show (TV Series) 1963–1965 Karen, (“Sabrina” in one episode) appeared in more than 40 episodes
My Three Sons (TV Series) 1963 Georgia Fleck
The Swimmer 1968 Julianne Hooper Dir. Frank Perry
Land Raiders 1969 Kate Mayfield
Deadly Dream (TV Movie) 1971 Betty
Moonchild 1974 Girl
The Story of the Swimmer (documentary) 2014 (as Herself) Behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of The Swimmer

References

  1. Independent Star News, April 21, 1968, page 41.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Janet Landgard. IMDb
  3. "The Donna Reed Show – Season 5". Classic Flix (2012-12-04). Retrieved on 2015-07-09.
  4. The Donna Reed Foundation for the Performing Arts. Donnareed.org. Retrieved on 2015-07-09.
  5. Celebrity Janet Landgard of "The Donna Reed Show" visits NTC". Quarterdeck.org. Retrieved on 2015-07-09.
  6. Dursin, Andy (March 24, 2014) “Aisle Seat 3–25: The Swimmer, Wolf of Wall Street”. Film Score Monthly
  7. Janet Landgard – IMDB

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