Joyce Dewitt Biography | Wiki
Joyce DeWitt born ( Joyce Anne DeWitt ) is an American actress and comedian best known for playing Janet Wood on the ABC sitcom Three’s Company from 1977 to 1984.
The sitcom Three’s Company ran from 1977 to 1984, and DeWitt’s most well-known part was as Janet Wood, which she landed after being cast in the second pilot. In a 1979 episode of the spinoff series The Ropers, she also portrayed Janet.
After Three’s Company ended in 1984, Joyce appeared in an episode of Finder of Lost Loves 1984, after which she quit acting for several years. In June 1991, Dewitt resumed acting with a part in a production of Noises Off at Michigan’s Cherry County Playhouse.
She also made appearances in the 1995 TV comedy film Spring Fling! A character based on her, voiced by another actress, appeared in a 1997 episode of Pinky and the Brain.
The 2003 NBC-TV television movie Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Three’s Company was co-produced by DeWitt, who also served as its host. Melanie Paxson portrays DeWitt in the movie.
She starred in the independent film Failing Better Now in 2008.DeWitt played the lead role in a Married Alive stage production in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in 2009.
She attended Speedway Senior High School for her high school levels and later joined Ball State University where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in theater. Additionally, she holds a master’s degree from the University of California where she graduated in 1974.
Joyce Dewitt Age
How old is Joyce Dewitt? Joyce Dewitt was born on 23 April 1949 in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America. She celebrates her birthday on the 23rd of April every year and she is 74 years old as of 2023. Her zodiac sign is Taurus.
Joyce Dewitt Height
How tall is Joyce Dewitt? Dewitt is a woman of average stature, she stands at a height of 5 feet 2 inches ( 157.48 cm ) and weighs around 52 Kg or 114.64 Pounds.
Joyce Dewitt Family
Joyce was born to parents Paul W. DeWitt ( father ) and Norma Elizabeth Branch ( mother ) on 23 April 1949 in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America. Dewitt is of Italian descent on her mother’s side, and Dutch from her father. Reports state that Dewitt’s father was born in 1925, and her mother was born in 1926, but sadly passed away in 2013.
Joyce Dewitt Siblings
Joyce has three siblings named Douglas DeWitt, David W. DeWitt, and Ruth Elizabeth DeWitt.
Joyce Dewitt Education
Talking about her academic background, Joyce is a very learned and intelligent individual. She attended Speedway Senior High School for her high school levels and later joined Ball State University where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in theater. Additionally, she holds a master’s degree from the University of California where she graduated in 1974.
Joyce Dewitt Husband
The American actress was in a romantic relationship with actor and director Ray Buktenica from 1973 to 1980. No details are talking about her children hence making it difficult to tell if she has any child. We will keep you updated when we come across any information about her children.
Joyce Dewitt Arrested
Joyce was arrested in El Segundo, California, and cited for drunken driving on July 4, 2009. According to press reports, she was pulled over by the police after she drove past a barricade near a park. The officer took action and arrested the actress after he observed signs she had been drinking and administered a field sobriety test.
Joyce Dewitt Nationality
American
Joyce Dewitt Ethnicity
Italian/ Irish/Swedish
Joyce Dewitt’s Net Worth, Salary
Joyce earns a handsome salary of at least $40,000 to 30,000 per episode on Three’s Company and is estimated to be worth $7 million. Thanks to her successful career as an actress.