Janice Lynde
Janice Lynde (born March 28, 1948) is an American actress.
Janice Lynde | |
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 Lynde and John McCook in a scene from The Young and the Restless | |
| Born | 28 March 1948 Houston, Texas, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Indiana University University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1973-present |
| Known for | Roles in TV soap operas |
| Spouse(s) | Fred Scrutchfield (1967-1970) |
| Parent(s) | Marvin August Zoch, Sophia Marie Bubendorf Zoch |
The Houston, Texas-born, Lake Charles, Louisiana-reared[1] Lynde began her career at 10 years old, with the Dallas Symphony, both as a pianist and as a vocal soloist.[2] The child of German parents Marvin and Sophia Zoch [3][4] she had to learn English in kindergarten.[1]
She attended Indiana University and the University of Pennsylvania, studying music at both institutions.[2]
Lynde's performances at Indiana University brought her to the attention of musician Fred Waring, which led to her being a soloist with Waring and his Pennsylvanians choir for two years.[1]
After she graduated from college, she began a career in acting in New York City, where her Broadway credits include Applause,[5] The Me Nobody Knows, and Butterflies Are Free.[6]
In 1973, she moved to Los Angeles, where she was among the original cast members of the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless,[2] playing "Leslie Brooks". She left the series in early 1977. Two years later, Lynde joined Another World as "Tracy DeWitt"; she left the role in 1981. In 1984, she starred as "Laurel Chapin Wolek" in One Life to Live, which she left in 1986.
She appeared in several film and television programs, including a notable role in the episode "A Hand for Sonny Blue" of Quinn Martin's Tales of the Unexpected (1977) as well as Match Game.[7]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Beyond Evil | Alma Martin | |
| 1991 | Missing Pieces | Marion | |
| 1994 | In the Living Years | Erika Donahue | |
| 1996 | Subterfuge | Newscaster | |
| 2002 | The Marriage Undone | Alice | |
| 2009 | 2 Dudes and a Dream | Mrs. Stevenson | |
| 2009 | A Letter to Dad | Erika Donahue | |
| 2010 | Father vs. Son | Ruth Coletti |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Griff | Lynette | "The Framing of Billy the Kid" |
| 1973 | Mannix | Maria Vaughn | "Sing a Song of Murder" |
| 1973–1977 | The Young and the Restless | Leslie Brooks | Continuing role |
| 1974 | The Odd Couple | Phyllis | "Cleanliness Is Next to Impossible", "Vocal Girl Makes Good" |
| 1974 | Lucas Tanner | Vicki | "Thirteen Going on Twenty" |
| 1974 | The F.B.I. Story: The FBI Versus Alvin Karpis, Public Enemy Number One | Bernice Griffiths | TV film |
| 1974 | Barnaby Jones | Edna Triplett | "Odd Man Loses" |
| 1975 | Get Christie Love! | Eva | "I'm Your New Neighbor" |
| 1976 | Barnaby Jones | Samantha Yates / Alice Caldwell | "Silent Vendetta", "The Fatal Dive" |
| 1976 | Match Game | Herself (panelist) | 5 daytime episodes, 1 in syndication |
| 1976 | Roxy Page | Roxy Hagopian | TV film |
| 1977 | Tales of the Unexpected | Brenda Jackson | "A Hand for Sonny Blue" |
| 1978 | Quincy, M.E. | Tracy Boulder | "Ashes to Ashes" |
| 1978 | Escapade | Paula Winters | TV film |
| 1979 | 240-Robert | Mrs. Kline | "The Apology" |
| 1980 | Top of the Hill | Josie | TV film |
| 1980 | Nightside | Lilly | TV film |
| 1980 | Another World | Tracy Matthews / Tracy DeWitt | TV series |
| 1981 | Love, Sidney | Karen | "The Party" |
| 1984 | One Life to Live | Laurel Chapin | 1 episode |
| 1986 | Family Ties | Monica | "My Back Pages" |
| 1986 | Sledge Hammer! | Evelyn Collins | "Magnum Farce" |
| 1987 | 9 to 5 | Suzanne | "Judy's Dream" |
| 1987 | Night Court | Toni Corbin | "No Hard Feelings" |
| 1987 | Who's the Boss? | Joan | "Just Mona and Me" |
| 1989 | Baywatch | Mary Porter | "The Cretin of the Shallows" |
| 1989 | Dear John | Dr. Davenport | "The Dilemma with Emma" |
| 1990 | Sister Kate | Mrs. Ferguson | "Kandid Kate" |
| 1990 | ABC Afterschool Specials | Nina | "A Question About Sex" |
| 1990 | Adam-12 | Annette Collier | "Escapees" |
| 1990 | General Hospital | Gloria | TV series |
| 1992 | Doing Time on Maple Drive | Judy | TV film |
| 1997 | Promised Land | Aunt Anne | "St. Russell" |
| 1998 | Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction | Ms. Wiseman | "The Hooded Chair" |
| 1998 | Touched by an Angel | Phyllis | "An Angel on the Roof" |
| 1999 | Air America | Valentina | "Red Sub" |
| 2000 | One Kill | Evelyn Gray | TV film |
| 2002 | Another Pretty Face | Dr. Devaughn | TV film |
| 2002 | Great Performances | Zozo | "The Merry Widow" |
| 2005 | Six Feet Under | Loretta Smith Sibley | "Hold My Hand" |
| 2009–2011 | Diary of a Single Mom | Peggy | Main role |
| 2010 | Deal O'Neal | Mrs. Bittlemen | TV film |
| 2018 | The Young and the Restless | Leslie Brooks | Guest role |
References
- Kleiner, Dick (March 26, 1975). "Janice Lynde daytime TV biggie". The Lowell Sun. Massachusetts, Lowell. p. 50. Retrieved August 5, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
- Leszczak, Bob (2014). The Odd Couple on Stage and Screen: A History with Cast and Crew Profiles and an Episode Guide. McFarland. p. 81. ISBN 9781476615394. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
- https://www.genealogy.com/ftm/h/e/t/Tonya-Z-Hettler/GENE1-0008.html
- https://www.officialusa.com/celebrity/6154281-JaniceLynde.html
- "("Janice Lynde" search results)". Playbill Vault. Playbill. Archived from the original on 5 August 2017. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
- Scott, Vernon (December 20, 1974). "Soap opera actors try to keep sane". Redlands Daily Facts. California, Redlands. p. 8. Retrieved August 5, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
- Quinn Martin's Tales of the Unexpected (1977) credit; ctva.biz; accessed September 1, 2014.
External links
- Janice Lynde at IMDb