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Janet Sarno(1933-2023)

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Janet Sarno received her MFA from the Yale Drama School where she twice won the Hill Award for Excellence in Acting. She appeared on Broadway in Dylan, Equus, Knockout, The Apple Doesn't Fall, and Fish in the Dark.

Off-Broadway, she appeared in Six Characters in Search of an Author, Last Summer at Bluefish Cove, Sweatshop, Mama's Little Angels, Marlon Brando Sat Right Here (Villager Award), Everyday a Visitor, and Chasing Jack.

She spent fourteen summers at Williamstown Summer Theatre in leading roles. She taught acting and directed the Limelighters Theatre Group.

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BornNovember 18, 1933
DiedMarch 15, 2023(89)
BornNovember 18, 1933
DiedMarch 15, 2023(89)
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Known for

Jennifer Connelly in Requiem for a Dream (2000)
Requiem for a Dream
8.3
  • Mrs. Pearlman
  • 2000
Michael J. Fox and James Woods in La Manière forte (1991)
La Manière forte
6.4
  • Continental Representative
  • 1991
Anthony Quinn, Paul Benjamin, and Anthony Franciosa in Meurtres dans la 110e Rue (1972)
Meurtres dans la 110e Rue
7.0
  • Theresa D'Salvio
  • 1972
Sharon Gabet and Larkin Malloy in The Edge of Night (1956)
The Edge of Night
7.8
TV Series
  • Mrs. Arnold
  • Mrs. Arnold (1981)

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  • The Couch (2024)
    The Couch
    Short
    • Neighbor
    • 2024
  • Ryan Eggold in New Amsterdam (2018)
    New Amsterdam
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Debra Liu
    • 2022
  • Al Dente (2020)
    Al Dente
    Short
    • Nonna
    • 2020
  • Matthew Broderick and Géza Röhrig in To Dust (2018)
    To Dust
    6.0
    • Faigy
    • 2018
  • The Sweet Sublime
    Short
    • 2016
  • The Savage Beast (2013)
    The Savage Beast
    6.0
    • Madeline
    • 2013
  • Paul Giamatti and Paul Rudd in All Is Bright (2013)
    All Is Bright
    5.6
    • Bartender #2
    • 2013
  • Split Ends (2009)
    Split Ends
    5.4
    • Connie Provenzano
    • 2009
  • Eric Balfour, Jordan Bridges, Stephanie March, Anson Mount, J. August Richards, and Milena Govich in Conviction (2006)
    Conviction
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Aunt Renee
    • 2006
  • Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Mario Van Peebles, Jaclyn DeSantis, Luis Guzmán, and Jay Hernandez in L'impasse, de la rue au pouvoir (2005)
    L'impasse, de la rue au pouvoir
    5.0
    Video
    • Artie Sr.'s Wife
    • 2005
  • Rock the Paint (2005)
    Rock the Paint
    6.2
    • Evelyn
    • 2005
  • Tony Goldwyn, Maura Tierney, Hugh Dancy, Reid Scott, Mehcad Brooks, and Odelya Halevi in New York - Police judiciaire (1990)
    New York - Police judiciaire
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Trial Judge Monica Ferrante
    • Marie Costas
    • Dr. Goldman
    • 1992–2004
  • Passing Stones
    6.9
    • Leon's Mother
    • 2001
  • Alan Arkin, Paula Devicq, Manny Perez, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, and Joseph Lyle Taylor in Tribunal central (2001)
    Tribunal central
    7.9
    TV Series
    • 2001
  • Jennifer Connelly in Requiem for a Dream (2000)
    Requiem for a Dream
    8.3
    • Mrs. Pearlman
    • 2000

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  • Alternative name
    • Jan Sarno
  • Born
    • November 18, 1933
    • Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
  • Died
    • March 15, 2023
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Spouse
    • Michael Joesph Dontzin1977 - June 22, 2012 (his death, 2 children)
  • Other works
    (February 28 to April 1, 1990) She played Madame Bidet and Madame Joie in Jane Anderson's play, "The Pink Studio," in a Humana Festival production at the Actors Theatre of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky with Beth Dixon (Claudine); Peter Michael Goetz (Henri); Joey Argabite (Pierre); Gail Benedict (Cherrise, Nichole); William McNulty (Derain) and Connan Morrissey (LuLu, Merique, Lucille) in the cast. Steve Schachter was director.

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    Mother of daughter, Lisa Dontzin and son, Matthew S. Dontzin of New York City and his wife, Ginger. Grandmother of Maegan Mishico and Cole Dontzin.

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