Janet Quist
Career
Active 1977 – 1980
Biography
About Janet Quist
Janet Quist is a former actress and adult model who made her mark in the late 1970s. She began her career in 1977 after coming to Playboy's attention through a "Playmate Photo Contest" staged by the magazine. That same year, she was featured in the Austin-set film Outlaw Blues. She went on to become a centerfold for Playboy, earning the title of Playmate of the Month for December 1978. She is one of the rare Playmates who had all of her acting credits before becoming a centerfold.
Beyond her modeling and acting, Janet has a degree in cosmetology and is a mother of four. Her legacy extends to pop culture: a recent episode of the animated series King of the Hill referenced her. Her international editions include Playboy France, Japan, and Italy, where she was honored as Playmate of the Month in December 1978, January 1979, and November 1979, respectively. Janet stands 5'7" with blue eyes and brown hair, and she is American.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1977-1980 (started around 21 years old; 3 years active)
- Birthplace
- Austin, Texas, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Weight
- 118 lbs (or 54 kg)
- Measurements
- 36–24–36 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.67
- Bra/Cup Size
- 32D show conversions - UK: 32D, EU: 70D, AU: 10D, JP: 70D (cup size number shows band size measurement)
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Performances
- Solo
- Nudity (Full)
Extra
- Achievements
- Playboy Playmate Of The Month December 1978
Frequently asked
What film did Janet appear in before becoming a centerfold?
She was featured in the Austin-set movie Outlaw Blues in 1977, and she had all her acting credits before becoming a Playboy centerfold.
How does Janet's international Playmate recognition compare to her US title?
In addition to being Playboy's US Playmate of the Month for December 1978, she was also honored by Playboy France (December 1978), Playboy Japan (January 1979), and Playboy Italy (November 1979).
What career did Janet pursue after her entertainment years?
She earned a degree in cosmetology, and she has four children.
Did you know
- Janet was one of the rare Playmates who had all of her acting credits before becoming a centerfold.
- She was referenced in a recent King of the Hill episode.
- Her international honors include Playmate of the Month for Playboy France, Japan, and Italy.
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