Jeanette Hartunian Biography

Jeanette is a graduate of the prestigious Pasadena Playhouse in California. After several seasons in summer stock, she studied acting with Frank Corsaro in NY and also performed in an number of projects at the Actors Studio. Among her NY theater credits are the Obie Award winning play The Dutchman in which she understudied and performed the role of Lula at the Cherry Lane Theater. Jeanette lived in Izmir, Turkey and Naples, Italy where she directed three plays for the U.S. Oversears Information Agency. She has also appeared in numerous films including a role in a TV movie of the week with Joanne Woodward.After returning to LA, Jeanette was invited to audit the members sessions at the Actors Studio - West moderated by Martin Landau and Lee Strasberg. She continued her acting studies with Nina Foch and went on to perform roles in the 99 seat Equity Waiver Theaters. Jeanette is a graduate of North Eastern U in Boston where she earned a Magna Cum Laude BA in Sociology-Anthropology. Currently she resides in the Philadelphia area and is pleased and proud to a commuting member of NJ Rep.