Jan Shutan
Jan Shutan | |
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 Jan Shutan in The Andy Griffith Show 1965 | |
| Born | Janice Dottenheim November 5, 1932 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | October 7, 2021 (aged 88) Beverly Hills, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1963–1988 |
| Television | Room 222 (1969–1970) Star Trek: The Original Series (1969) Ben Casey (1963–1966) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
Jan Shutan Levinson (born Janice Dottenheim; November 5, 1932 – October 7, 2021) was an American actress,[1] best known for her appearance in Star Trek: The Original Series, Sons and Daughters and The Andy Griffith Show.
Life
Shutan was born in Los Angeles, California, and grew up in Beverly Hills. She was a winner on the TV program Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts.[2]
She appeared in TV roles on Ben Casey (as Joanie Shutan/Joanie Cramer) (1963–1966), Bonnie in Room 222 (1969–1970) and Ruth Cramer in Sons and Daughters (1974). She also appeared in The Outer Limits (1964), The Fugitive (1965), FBI (1965), as "cousin" Gloria in The Andy Griffith Show (1965),[3] and as Lt. Mira Romaine in the Star Trek: The Original Series episode The Lights of Zetar (1969).[1]
Shutan supplemented her acting on TV programs by making commercials, beginning with one for Tareyton cigarettes. She went on to do commercials, sometimes more than 20 in a year, for "everything from cars to soapsuds."[4]
Films she appeared in include Man in the Square Suit (1966), The Seven Minutes (1971),[5] Message to My Daughter (1973), Love Is Not Forever (1974), Dracula's Dog (1978),[6] and This House Possessed (1981); her last acting appearance.[7]
Shutan died in Beverly Hills, California on October 7, 2021, at the age of 88.[8]
Filmography
- 1963: Arrest and Trial (TV series, one episode)[9]
- 1963–1966: Ben Casey (TV series, 5 episodes)[9]
- 1964: The Outer Limits (TV series, one episode)[9]
- 1965: Barnaby (TV pilot)[9]
- 1965: The Andy Griffith Show (TV series, one episode)[9]
- 1965: The Fugitive (TV series, one episode)[9]
- 1965: FBI (TV series, one episode)[9]
- 1966: Man in the Square Suit (TV special)[10]
- 1966: Felony Squad (TV series, one episode)[9]
- 1967: Dick Tracy (Short film)[9]
- 1969: Star Trek: The Original Series (TV series, The Lights of Zetar) [9]
- 1969–1970: Room 222 (TV series, 8 episodes)[9]
- 1970: Nanny and the Professor (TV series, one episode)[9]
- 1971: The Seven Minutes[9]
- 1971: Night Gallery (TV series, one episode)[9]
- 1972: Love, American Style (TV series, one episode)[9]
- 1973: Message to My Daughter (TV film)[9]
- 1974: Love Is Not Forever (TV film)[9]
- 1974: Sons and Daughters (TV series), as Ruth Cramer[11]
- 1975: Three for the Road (TV series, one episode)[9]
- 1976: Charlie's Angels (TV series, one episode)[9]
- 1976, 1977: Quincy, M. E. (TV series, 2 episodes)[9]
- 1978: Dracula’s Dog[9]
- 1978: Mother, Juggs & Speed (Short film)[9]
- 1979: Hello, Larry (TV series, one episode)[9]
- 1979: NBC Special Treat (TV series, one episode)[9]
- 1981: This House Possessed, (TV film)[7][9]
References
- ^ a b Clark, Mark (2012). Star Trek FAQ. Milwaukee, WI: Applause Theatre and Cinema Books. ISBN 978-1557837929.
- ^ Witbeck, Charles (October 29, 1974). "TV keynotes: Jan Shutan Gave it a whirl, but ..." The Morning Call. Pennsylvania, Allentown. p. 30. Retrieved February 5, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Beck, Ken (1996). Aunt Bee's Delightful Desserts. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson. p. 108. ISBN 978-1-55853-402-5.
- ^ "The Commercials Bonanza". Daily Press. Virginia, Newport News. December 23, 1973. p. 83. Retrieved February 5, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ McDonough, Jimmy (2005). Big Bosoms and Square Jaws. New York: Three Rivers Press. p. 448. ISBN 0-307-33844-4.
- ^ Everman, Welch (1995). Cult Horror Films. New York: Citadel Press. p. 93. ISBN 0-8065-1425-6.
- ^ a b "THIS HOUSE POSSESSED(1981)". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- ^ Jan Shutan Levinson
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y "Jan Shutan". Amazon. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- ^ "Around the Dials: Reject Series a TV Special". Daily News. 24 March 1966. p. 74. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- ^ "Death of a TV show". The Honolulu Advertiser. 3 November 1974. p. 7. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
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