Josette Banzet
Josette Banzet, Marquise de Bruyenne (April 6, 1938 – December 4, 2020)[1] was an American-based actress. She won a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries or Television Film for her performance in Rich Man, Poor Man.[2]
Josette Banzet | |
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| Born | April 6, 1938 |
| Died | December 4, 2020 (aged 82) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Known for | Golden Globe Award winner |
| Spouse(s) | Warren Cowan (divorced) Tommy Roe |
Biography
The daughter of a French politician, Banzet was raised in Paris, Indochina, and Morocco.[3] She attended college in Miami, where she met her first husband; they divorced soon after.[3] She then pursued acting, where she appeared in a play on Broadway, and then moved to Hollywood, where she began her acting career.[3] In 1973, she married Hollywood public relations mogul, Warren Cowan.[3] Her third marriage was to American pop music star, Tommy Roe.[4] On March 22, 2019, Roe announced that Banzet was in the advanced stages of Alzheimer's.
Filmography
- Rich Man, Poor Man (1976)
- The Other Side of Midnight (1977)
- Blind Ambition (1979)
- Hollywood Knight (1979)
References
- "SAG-AFTRA In Memoriam Spring 2021". Digital.copcomm.com. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- "Josette Banzet". Goldenglobes.com. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
- Ocala Star-Banner: "Actress Takes Her Work Home" by Dick Kleiner, News.google.com, February 29, 1976
- Rebeat Magazine: "Then and Now, 'Everybody' Really Loves Tommy Roe – Part Two" by Rick Simmons, Rebeatmag.com, April 29, 2015