Pam Potillo


Pamela Potillo is an American actress.

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 actor Ben Affleck in ABC Afterschool Special.
Potillo received her B.A. from Rutgers University and an M.A. from Pepperdine University.

Filmography