Jane Actman was an American actress who is best known for her roles in Wonder Woman, Last of the Mohicans, and Mannix.
Personal and Family Life
Jane Actman was born on April 6, 1949, in New York City. She was married to Gene Castle from November 29, 1969, until her death in 2018. Actman was the daughter of Irving Actman and Cassie Hanley.
Career
Actman is remembered for her role as “Nancy Lawrence Maitland” in the early episodes of the series Family. Although she was later replaced by Meredith Baxter-Birney, the continuity of the character required Baxter-Birney to mimic Actman’s performance closely.
Death and Legacy
Jane Actman passed away on October 30, 2018, in New York, USA. Her contributions to television and film continue to be recognized, and she is remembered for her diverse roles that showcased her talent and versatility as an actress.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Trapper John, M.D. | May Maxwyn | TV Series |
| 1978–1979 | Wonder Woman | Bonnie Murphy | TV Series |
| 1978 | Black Beauty | Jennifer Charles | TV Mini Series |
| 1977 | Last of the Mohicans | Alice Munro | TV Movie |
| 1977 | The Cabot Connection | Muffin Cabot | TV Movie |
| 1977 | Hunter | Julie | TV Series |
| 1975 | Three for the Road | N/A | TV Series |
| 1975 | Joe Forrester | N/A | TV Series |
| 1975 | Barnaby Jones | Diane Strager | TV Series |
| 1975 | The Invisible Man | Anna Barnard | TV Series |
| 1975 | The Rookies | Laurie Phillips | TV Series |
| 1974 | Marcus Welby, M.D. | Ellen Welton | TV Series |
| 1970–1974 | Medical Center | Jan/Susan Taylor | TV Series |
| 1974 | Planet of the Apes | Fauna | TV Series |
| 1974 | Mannix | Jeannie Lassiter | TV Series |