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Kathryn Janssen(1923-2018)

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Kathryn Janssen was born on 9 July 1923 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA. She was an actress, known for Ghostbusters (1984), Barnaby Jones (1973) and Ladies of the Corridor (1975). She died on 23 April 2018 in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornJuly 9, 1923
DiedApril 23, 2018(94)
BornJuly 9, 1923
DiedApril 23, 2018(94)
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Known for

Ghostbusters (1984)
Ghostbusters
7.8
  • Mrs. Van Hoffman
  • 1984
Buddy Ebsen in Barnaby Jones (1973)
Barnaby Jones
6.9
TV Series
  • Actress
Ladies of the Corridor
9.0
TV Movie
  • Lady
  • 1975
Cult Culture: The Poseidon Adventure
8.0
TV Movie
  • Self
  • 2003

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  • Erika Eleniak, Dabney Coleman, Cloris Leachman, Jim Varney, Lily Tomlin, and Diedrich Bader in The Beverly Hillbillies (1993)
    The Beverly Hillbillies
    5.1
    • Party Guest (uncredited)
    • 1993
  • Ted Danson, Shelley Long, John Ratzenberger, George Wendt, Nicholas Colasanto, and Rhea Perlman in Cheers (1982)
    Cheers
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Anniversary Party Guest
    • Party Guest (uncredited)
    • 1992–1993
  • Eddie Murphy in The Distinguished Gentleman (1992)
    The Distinguished Gentleman
    5.9
    • Banquet Guest (uncredited)
    • 1992
  • Falcon Crest (1981)
    Falcon Crest
    6.2
    TV Series
    • Wedding Guest
    • Gossiping Woman
    • Airport Passenger (uncredited) ...
    • 1982–1990
  • Angela Lansbury in Murder, She Wrote (1984)
    Murder, She Wrote
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Party Guest
    • Theatre Patron
    • Bar Patron (uncredited)
    • 1985–1989
  • Donna Mills, Joan Van Ark, Michele Lee, Constance McCashin, John Pleshette, and Ted Shackelford in Knots Landing (1979)
    Knots Landing
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Restaurant Patron
    • Party Guest
    • Funeral Guest (uncredited)
    • 1984–1988
  • Leslie Nielsen, George Kennedy, Ricardo Montalban, Priscilla Presley, O.J. Simpson, Jeannette Charles, Reggie Jackson, and Nancy Marchand in The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988)
    The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
    7.6
    • Reception Guest (uncredited)
    • 1988
  • Bill Murray in Scrooged (1988)
    Scrooged
    6.9
    • Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
    • 1988
  • Caddyshack II (1988)
    Caddyshack II
    3.8
    • Club Member (uncredited)
    • 1988
  • Bette Midler and Lily Tomlin in Big Business (1988)
    Big Business
    6.4
    • Sales Clerk In Boutique (uncredited)
    • 1988
  • Andy Griffith in Matlock (1986)
    Matlock
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Guest (uncredited)
    • 1988
  • L.A. Law (1986)
    L.A. Law
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Party Guest
    • Christmas Party Guest (uncredited)
    • 1986–1987
  • Dynasty (1981)
    Dynasty
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Restaurant Patron
    • Onlooker
    • Wedding Guest (uncredited) ...
    • 1982–1987
  • Steve Martin and John Candy in Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)
    Planes, Trains & Automobiles
    7.6
    • Holiday Traveler (uncredited)
    • 1987
  • Charlton Heston, Stephanie Beacham, Maxwell Caulfield, Katharine Ross, Tracy Scoggins, Barbara Stanwyck, John James, Emma Samms, and Claire Yarlett in The Colbys (1985)
    The Colbys
    6.0
    TV Series
    • Wedding Guest
    • Penthouse Club Patron
    • Hotel Guest (uncredited) ...
    • 1985–1987

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  • Born
    • July 9, 1923
    • Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Died
    • April 23, 2018
    • Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, USA(undisclosed)

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