About
Janice Lynde is an American actress. The Houston, Texas-born, Lake Charles, Louisiana-reared Lynde began her career with the Dallas Symphony, both as a pianist and as a vocal soloist. The child of German parents Marvin and Sophia Zoch she had to learn English in kindergarten. She attended Indiana University and the University of Pennsylvania, studying music at both institutions. Lynde's performances at Indiana University brought her to the attention of musician Fred Waring, which led to her being a soloist with Waring and his Pennsylvanians choir for two years. After she graduated from college, she began a career in acting in New York City, where her Broadway credits include Applause,[5] The Me Nobody Knows, and Butterflies Are Free. In 1973, she moved to Los Angeles, where she was among the original cast members of the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless, playing "Leslie...
Known for
MannixSeries • 1967
BaywatchSeries • 1989
Six Feet UnderSeries • 2001
Family TiesSeries • 1982
Quincy, M.E.Series • 1976
Night CourtSeries • 1984
Who's the Boss?Series • 1984
Medical CenterSeries • 1969
The Young and the RestlessSeries • 1973
The Odd CoupleSeries • 1970
Beyond Belief: Fact or FictionSeries • 1997
Sledge Hammer!Series • 1986
Dear JohnSeries • 1988
Another WorldSeries • 1964
Doing Time on Maple DriveMovie • 1992
Beyond EvilMovie • 1980