Joyce DeWitt | Born 1949

Joyce DeWitt’s artistry is best exhibited by her role as Janet Wood on the ABC sitcom entitled Three’s Company, which aired from 1977 to 1984. After graduating from high school, she worked at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway ticket office before acquiring a college degree in theater from Ball State University. While performing in a production one summer, she was noticed by the director who convinced her to enroll in UCLA’s Department of Theater MFA program. After finishing her studies, she eventually debuted in an episode of ABC’s Baretta.


After her key role in the aforementioned sitcom, DeWitt starred in an episode of Finders of Lost Loves in 1984. Taking a step back from acting, she got back on track in a production of Noises Off in 1991. A few years later, she appeared in the comedy Spring Fling! and numerous shows such as Hope Island, The Nick at Nite Holiday Special, and Call of the Wild.

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