One of the reasons celebrities are so captivating is that they flit in and out of our lives like good friends sneaking into and out of a party. One moment, they are lighting up our favorite movies and television shows; the next moment, they are gone, replaced by a younger actor trying to follow in their footsteps.
Now that she has passed away, we thought it important to take a closer look at the life of accomplished actor, artist, and screen legend Janet Landgard. She may not be a household name now, but she left a mark on Hollywood and the world itself that few will ever match. Keep reading to learn all about this television icon, including her amazing life and unbelievable career!
An early modeling career
Like many famous actors, Janet Landgard began her professional career as a model. Beginning December 2, 1947, Landgard started modeling for the William Adrian Modeling Agency. Part of what made Landgard’s modeling career so impressive is that she was still in high school. She might have been very young, but she knew one thing: she wanted the eyes of the world on her!
She was very successful as a model because she had the kind of “it” factor most girls were missing. Photographers soon noticed that she had a kind of otherworldly loveliness…a bit like an angel who came to Earth and decided to pose for pictures. As you might expect, it didn’t take long for such a rare beauty to get noticed by Hollywood.