Janet Banzet

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