Biography
Jeannetta Arnette, born July 29, 1954, in Washington, D.C., is a prolific American actress with a career spanning television, film, and theater. Raised partly in North Carolina, she trained at the North Carolina School of the Arts, studied acting in England, and moved to Los Angeles after briefly attending George Washington University to pursue her craft professionally. She rose to prominence as the eccentric teacher Miss Meara on Head of the Class (1986-1991), with notable film roles including Lana's mother in Boys Don't Cry (1999), a nurse in Pay It Forward (2000), and Sandra Danby in Pineapple Express (2008). Arnette has made extensive TV guest appearances on series like Criminal Minds, ER, The Mentalist, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (as Doctor Karen Loews), and recent projects such as Clipped (2024) and American Crime Story (2021).
Acted in 70
2020s
- 2022
Waking Up Dead
Movie
2010s
- 2018
- 2016
- 2014
Beautiful Girl
Mom
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
Beneath the Dark
Shirley
2000s
- 2008
- 2007
Snow Angels
Louise Parkinson
- 2006
So NoTORIous
Ruthie Rose · 5 episodes
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
Finding Home
Grace
Small Town Conspiracy
Donna Jo
- 2001
The Prime Gig
Cheryl
- 2000
The '70s
Doris Shales
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
Judas Kiss
Monica Grimes
First Love, Last Rites
Sissel's Mom
- 1996
Somebody Is Waiting
Edna Rice
- 1995
- 1994
- 1993
- 1992
The Jackie Thomas Show
Sophie Ford · 1 episode
1980s
- 1989
Single Women, Married Men
Maureen Harrison
- 1988
- 1987
Sister Margaret and the Saturday Night Ladies
Helene
- 1986
The Deliberate Stranger
Mrs. Richter
The History of White People in America: Volume II
Actress
- 1984
- 1983
- 1982
- 1981
Callie & Son
Receptionist
- 1980
Brave New World
Dwightina
1970s
- 1979
- 1978
The Redeemer: Son of Satan!
Cindy
- 1977
Teenage Graffiti
Annie
- 1976
