Acting

Janice Lynde

Born March 28, 1948 · Houston, Texas, USA (age 78)

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 perform…

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SubterfugeSubterfuge · 1996
Subterfuge
7.01996
MovieDramaAction
Scuba-diver turned beach-bum Jonathan Slade is forced back into his previous milieu - the world of international espionage - in order to retrieve Black Boxes from an American jetliner that crashed under mysterious circumstances into the Black Sea. With his computer-hacker younger brother, Slade travels to a resort on the Russian-Turkish border to begin his quest. To his surprise and dismay, he's now joined by another secret agent, a beautiful but highly-skilled woman named Alex. As they begin diving in search of the downed jetliner, Slade and Alex begin to suspect they're being manipulated by higher-ups who may not be committed to American interests.
The F.B.I. Story: The FBI Versus Alvin Karpis, Public Enemy Number OneThe F.B.I. Story: The FBI Versus Alvin Karpis, Public Enemy Number One · 1974
The F.B.I. Story: The FBI Versus Alvin Karpis, Public Enemy Number One
8.01974
MovieTV MovieHistory
J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI go after notorious bank robber and kidnapper Alvin Karpis and his gang.
Doing Time on Maple DriveDoing Time on Maple Drive · 1992
Doing Time on Maple Drive
5.11992
MovieDramaTV Movie
Yale scholar Matt Carter introduces his wealthy fiancée, Allison, to his family, and initially everything goes smoothly. However, it isn't long before Allison learns that Matt has lied to her about his relatives to mask their failures and dysfunctions. His brother, Tim, flunked out of school and developed a drinking problem, and Matt struggles to keep his own troubling secret from his less than tolerant parents.
One KillOne Kill · 2000
One Kill
7.32000
MovieCrimeDrama
A divorced female marine officer with two small children begins an affair with a senior officer.
Beyond EvilBeyond Evil · 1980
Beyond Evil
4.21980
MovieHorror
Middle-aged newlyweds Larry & Barbara spend their honeymoon at a palatial Filipino mansion, unaware that it is inhabited by the vengeful spirit of a notorious voodoo witch queen who was murdered a century ago. The woman's evil spirit promptly begins precipitating a variety of violent deaths in accordance with a diabolical ritual intended to bring her back to life -a process which is ultimately consummated by taking possession of Barbara's body.
A Question About SexA Question About Sex · 1990
A Question About Sex
1990
MovieDramaTV Movie
Teenage girl who advocates sex education at her school finds herself butting heads with her mother who is seeking a spot on the school board.
Missing PiecesMissing Pieces · 1992
Missing Pieces
5.71992
MovieComedyMystery
As sole heir to a relative's estate, Wendel is surprised to learn that the only thing he's been left is a riddle. However, he and his musician friend, Lou, are soon thrust into a comic chase, as an assortment of unsavoury characters, underworld figures, and even private investigators, are after them for the inheritance - and they don't know what it is!
NightsideNightside · 1980
Nightside
6.01980
MovieTV MovieCrime
Danny Dandoy is a good-humored, streetwise cop working the dusk-to-dawn shift in Los Angeles with his somewhat naive new partner, Macey, in this proposed pilot for a new TV series.

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Dear JohnDear John · 1988
Dear John
5.71988
SeriesComedy
Dear John starred Judd Hirsch as easygoing Drake Prep high school teacher John Lacey who is dumped by his wife, Wendy, via a Dear John letter. Wendy ends up with everything in the divorce settlement, including custody of the couple's son, forcing John to move into an apartment in Ozone Park, Queens. John soon joins the One-2-One Club, a self help group for divorced, widowed or lonely people. The group is led by Louise (Jane Carr), a sex-obsessed British woman. Other members of the group include Kate McCarron (Isabella Hofmann), a sweet divorcée; Kirk Morris (Jere Burns), a cocky ladies' man; Ralph Drang (Harry Groener), a shy and neurotic tollbooth collector; Bonnie Philbert (Billie Bird), a feisty senior citizen; and Tom, Mrs. Philbert's quiet boyfriend (Tom Willett).

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