Janet Banzet was an American actress who is best known for her roles in A Thousand Pleasures, Professor Lust, and The Ultimate Degenerate. Born on May 17, 1934, in Dallas, Texas, she faced many challenges throughout her acting career before her untimely death.
Personal and Family Life
Janet Banzet, originally named Jeanette Banzet, struggled to find her place in the film industry. She started her career with small, uncredited roles and later appeared in softcore sexploitation films while also working as a manicurist. Despite her efforts to pursue acting, she was often overshadowed by her resemblance to Mary Tyler Moore.
Education and Career
In 1961, Janet Banzet took acting classes with William Hickey at the renowned HB Studio in New York City. Her career included various roles in lesser-known films, and she often faced issues balancing her personal life with the demands of her profession, leading to bouts of despondency.
Death and Legacy
On July 29, 1971, Janet Banzet tragically took her own life in her New York City apartment. Overwhelmed by her career struggles and a recent relationship failure, she chose to end her life. Despite the sadness of her story, her work remains a part of the film history from an era of unique and unconventional cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Beast That Killed Women | 1965-08-05 | Girl Waiting to Join Camp #2 |
| Mini-Skirt Love | 1967-10-11 | Janet |
| The Kiss of Her Flesh | 1968-12-27 | Mona |
| A Thousand Pleasures | 1968-01-01 | Belle |
| The Ultimate Degenerate | 1969-04-25 | Dora |
| Diary of a Swinger | 1967-09-15 | Party Guest |
| Is There Sex After Death? | 1971-10-24 | Clinic Patient |
| Venus in Furs | 1967-07-12 | Woman on Subway |
| Anything for Money | 1967-05-01 | Sue |
| The Amazing Transplant | 1971-01-28 | Bobbie Revan |
| Breakfast at Tiffany’s | 1961-10-06 | Woman (uncredited) |
| Sugar Daddy | 1968-01-01 | Candy |