Pamela Potillo (born April 30, 1974 in Trenton, New Jersey) is an
American actress.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.
American actress.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.
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