Janet Carroll
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Janet Carroll (December 24, 1940 ā May 22, 2012) was an American film, stage and television character actress.
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Born | Janet Carol Thiese (1940-12-24)December 24, 1940 Chicago, Illinois. U.S. |
Died | May 22, 2012(2012-05-22) (aged 71) Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
Occupation(s) | Actress, singer |
Years active | 1960sā2011 |
Children | 2 |
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Carroll's career spanned more than four decades and included major and supporting roles in Broadway musicals, television and Hollywood films. She is perhaps best-known for her portrayal of the oblivious mother of Joel (Tom Cruise) in the 1983 film Risky Business.