Janet Waldo was a renowned voice actress who brought to life iconic characters across various mediums, from radio to cartoons. Born on February 4, 1919, in Grandview, Washington, she began her career in church plays as a youth, encouraged by her singer mother.
Janet's big break came when she was discovered by Bing Crosby, who invited her to try out for a contest, which she won. Crosby introduced her to the world of radio, and she fell in love with the medium. She became a household name as the eternal teen in "Meet Corliss Archer," and her voice became synonymous with the character.
Janet's career spanned over seven decades, during which she performed in various radio shows, including "One Man's Family," "The Gallant Heart," and "Star Playhouse." She also appeared on TV shows, such as "I Love Lucy" and "The Jetsons," and provided voices for cartoons, including "Josie and the Pussycats" and "Battle of the Planets."
Janet was married to writer-director-producer Robert E. Lee from 1948 until his death in 1994, and they had two children together. She continued to work in the entertainment industry, performing in radio shows and commercial voice-overs, and making personal appearances.
Janet Waldo passed away on June 12, 2016, at the age of 97, due to a benign brain tumor. She is remembered as a talented voice actress who brought joy and laughter to generations through her iconic characters.
