Janette Scott
Known for
Janette Scott is one of the more persistent actresses of her generation with a body of work built one job at a time. Among the rest of the work, 'The Day of the Triffids' stands out. The filmography reaches back well before the best-known title. Whatever else appears, horror runs right through the filmography. The count stands at 27 titles, and the range inside it is wide. 'How to Lose Friends & Alienate People' is the longest-standing point of contact with the audience.
Janette Scott
25 Movies
2 Series
Janette Scott is one of the more persistent actresses of her generation with a body of work built one job at a time. Among the rest of the work, 'The Day of the Triffids' stands out. The filmography reaches back well before the best-known title. Whatever else appears, horror runs right through the filmography. The count stands at 27 titles, and the range inside it is wide. 'How to Lose Friends & Alienate People' is the longest-standing point of contact with the audience.
Movies
Plays Sidney's Mother
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People
2008
Plays Cassandra
Helen of Troy
1956
Plays Judith Anderson
The Devil's Disciple
1959
Plays Dr. Maggie Sorenson
Crack in the World
1965
Plays Karen Goodwin
The Day of the Triffids
1963
Plays Elspeth Honey
No Highway in the Sky
1951
Plays Eleanor Ashby
Paranoiac
1963
Plays Cecily Femm
The Old Dark House
1963
Plays Janet Royd
Happy Is the Bride
1958
Plays Peggy Goddard
Double Bunk
1961
Plays Toby
Conspirator
1949
Plays Joanna Baring
The Lady is a Square
1959
Plays Princess Katherine
Siege of the Saxons
1963
Plays Gwen Bentley
As Long As They're Happy
1955
Plays Ethel Friese-Greene
The Magic Box
1952
Plays Janette Grant
Now and Forever
1956
Plays Susan Hill
The Galloping Major
1951
Plays April Smith
School for Scoundrels
1960
Plays Rachel
Bikini Paradise
1967
Plays Jennifer Parry
No Place for Jennifer
1950
Plays Fran Blake
His and Hers
1961
Plays Shirley Freeman
The Beauty Jungle
1964
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How to Lose Friends & Alienate People
Full Filmography
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People
Sidney's Mother
2008
Film
Bikini Paradise
Rachel
1967
Film
Crack in the World
Dr. Maggie Sorenson
1965
Film
The Beauty Jungle
Shirley Freeman
1964
Film
The Old Dark House
Cecily Femm
1963
Film
Burke's Law
Jennifer Robbins · 1 episode
1963–
TV
Siege of the Saxons
Princess Katherine
1963
Film
The Day of the Triffids
Karen Goodwin
1963
Film
Paranoiac
Eleanor Ashby
1963
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Janette Scott and where are they from?
Janette Scott is 87 years old, born on December 14, 1938 in Morecambe, Lancashire, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Janette Scott?
Janette Scott is best known for roles in How to Lose Friends & Alienate People, The Day of the Triffids, Paranoiac.
How many movies has Janette Scott been in?
Over a 83-year career (since 1943), Janette Scott has appeared in 25 movies and 2 TV shows.
What was Janette Scott's first movie?
The career of Janette Scott began with The Lamp Still Burns (1943).
What is Janette Scott's most recent movie or series?
Janette Scott's most recent release is Peter Sellers: A State of Comic Ecstasy, which premiered on May 9, 2020.
What TV shows has Janette Scott appeared in?
On television, Janette Scott has appeared in Burke's Law, Armchair Theatre, Fifties Features - The Women behind the Pictures, Elstree: Britain's Hollywood.
Janette Scott
1938-12-14 · Morecambe, Lancashire, England, UK
Thora Janette Scott (born 14 December 1938) is an English actress. She was born in Morecambe, England. She is the daughter of actors Jimmy Scott and Thora Hird. She started her acting career as a child actress, known as Janette Scott, and became a popular leading lady. Among her best known roles was as April Smith in the 1960 film School for Scoundrels, based on the \"One-upmanship\" books by Stephen Potter, in which Ian Carmichael and Terry-Thomas competed for her attention. Scott wrote her autobiography at the age of 14. Her role in the film The Day of the Triffids is referenced in the opening song of The Rocky Horror Show (\"Science Fiction/Double Feature\") which made references to many B-movie sci-fi and horror films.Janette Scott, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.