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Janet Banzet
Also known as Jeanette Banzet, Kay Rice, Marie Brent, Pat Barnett, Pat Barrett
Career
Active 1961 – 1971
Biography
About Janet Banzet
With black hair and an average, natural build, she was a striking presence who often drew comparisons to Mary Tyler Moore. American actress Janet Banzet began her career in mainstream films, appearing in minor uncredited roles. But these opportunities were so few that she soon turned to minor softcore sexploitation films, occasionally working as a manicurist to supplement her income.
In 1961, she studied acting in William Hickey's classes at New York's HB Studio. She acted in about 40 movies, including a small role in the 1970 adult film The Party at Kitty and Stud's, later known as Italian Stallion, which marked Sylvester Stallone's film debut.
Despite her work, she felt despondent over her career and a recent failed relationship. One evening, instead of joining friends for dinner, she took her own life in her small New York City apartment. She is buried in Oakdale Memorial Park in Glendora, California.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Died
- Thursday 29th of July 1971 (age 37)
- Years Active
- 1961-1971 (started around 27 years old; 10 years active)
- Birthplace
- Dallas, Texas, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Black
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Frequently asked
Why is she associated with Sylvester Stallone?
Janet Banzet had a small role in the 1970 adult film The Party at Kitty and Stud's, later retitled Italian Stallion, which was Sylvester Stallone's film debut.
What was her connection to the HB Studio?
In 1961, she studied acting in William Hickey's classes at New York's HB Studio.
Where is she buried?
She is buried in Oakdale Memorial Park in Glendora, California, in Los Angeles County.
Besides acting, how did she earn income?
After mainstream roles became scarce, she turned to minor softcore sexploitation films and also worked as a manicurist to supplement her income.
Did you know
- She was often compared to Mary Tyler Moore in appearance.
- She acted in about 40 movies over a decade, starting around age 27.
- Her final film was notable for featuring a then-unknown Sylvester Stallone.
- She died at age 37 in New York City, not her birthplace of Dallas, Texas.
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