Janet Sarno

Biography

Janet Margaret Sarno was a talented American character actress born on November 18, 1933, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. She honed her craft at Yale Drama School, where she earned her Master of Fine Arts degree in 1962 and won the prestigious Mrs. W William E. Hill. Sr. Award for drama that year. Sarno brought distinctive nuance to roles like Mrs. Pearlman in "Requiem for a Dream" (2000), showcasing her versatility as an actress.