Janet Carroll (December , â€" May , ) was an American film, stage and
television character actress.Carroll's career spanned more than four
decades and included major roles in Broadway musicals and Hollywood
productions, but was perhaps most recognized for her portrayal of the
oblivious mother of Joel (Tom Cruise) in the film Risky
Business.Carroll was born Janet Carol Thiese in Chicago, the daughter
of Hilda Catherine (née Patton) and George Nicholas Thiese. She
received formal theatrical training and began acting professionally in
the late s, appearing in numerous productions in local theaters. She
then became a regular at Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri,
where she acted during five seasons.
television character actress.Carroll's career spanned more than four
decades and included major roles in Broadway musicals and Hollywood
productions, but was perhaps most recognized for her portrayal of the
oblivious mother of Joel (Tom Cruise) in the film Risky
Business.Carroll was born Janet Carol Thiese in Chicago, the daughter
of Hilda Catherine (née Patton) and George Nicholas Thiese. She
received formal theatrical training and began acting professionally in
the late s, appearing in numerous productions in local theaters. She
then became a regular at Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri,
where she acted during five seasons.
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