Janet Gunn

Janet Gunn

64 · Born: Nov 2, 1961

Personal Details

BornNov 2, 1961 Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Spouse
  • Derek Norton

    ( Jul 27, 2001 to Dec 1, 2025 )
  • Carl Gunn

    ( Sep 7, 1985 to Dec 1, 2025 )

Biography

Janet Gunn, a true American success story, has woven a rich tapestry of experiences over the years. Following her graduation from Boswell High School in Saginaw, Texas, where she reigned as Homecoming Queen and spent four years as a spirited cheerleader, she embarked on a diverse array of careers.

These included stints as a car saleswoman, personal assistant, and flight attendant for Southwest Airlines, where she spent 6.5 years soaring to new heights. Additionally, she donned the iconic uniform of the world-renowned Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, showcasing her impressive gymnastics and dancing skills.

Janet's passion for gymnastics extended beyond her athletic prowess, as she also honed her coaching skills. Her talents in this realm served her well when she doubled as stunt performer for Susan Howard on the beloved television series Dallas, which aired from 1978. She also took to the stage, starring in musical productions at Fort Worth's esteemed Casa Manana Theater.

In a remarkable feat, Janet beat out over 200 actresses to secure the role of Kelly Cochran on the CBS series Dark Justice, which premiered in 1991. Her subsequent film appearances opposite A-list talent such as Jean-Claude Van Damme, Andrew McCarthy, Christopher Lloyd, and Lisa Zane solidified her status as a rising star.

As a versatile performer, Janet's guest-starring roles in various television series ultimately led her to her own show, Silk Stalkings, where she shone alongside Chris Potter on USA Cable from 1991.

Career

2013
2002
Inferno
Inferno as Darcy Hamilton
Getting There
Getting There as Pam Hunter
2001
Cahoots
Cahoots as Rita
Lost Voyage
Lost Voyage as Dana Elway
2000
Ground Zero
Ground Zero as Kimberly Stevenson
1998
Silk Stalkings
Silk Stalkings as Cassandra St. John
1997
The Nurse
The Nurse as Karen Martin
Always Say Goodbye
Always Say Goodbye as Blonde Woman #2
1996
The Sweeper
The Sweeper as Melissa
The Quest
The Quest as Carrie Newton
1995
1992
Dark Justice
Dark Justice as Kelly Cochrane
1990
A Killer Among Us
A Killer Among Us as Gloria Scoggins