Pineapple Express2008
As Sandra Danby
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Jeannetta Arnette
Born
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).
Filmography (37)
Pay It Forward2000
As Nurse
TMDb 7.4 / 10
Boys Don't Cry1999
As Lana's Mom
TMDb 7.4 / 10
Sniper 32004
As Sydney
TMDb 5.5 / 10
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As Party Guest
TMDb 5.8 / 10
The Shipping News2001
As Silver Melville
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Judas Kiss1998
As Monica Grimes
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Snow Angels2007
As Louise Parkinson
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Ladybugs1992
As Glynnis Mullen
TMDb 5.6 / 10
Straight A's2013
As (uncredited)
TMDb 5.2 / 10
Beautiful Girl2014
As Mom
TMDb 4.1 / 10
The Shadow Riders1982
As Southern Belle
TMDb 6.5 / 10
The Deliberate Stranger1986
As Mrs. Richter
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Middle of Nowhere2008
As Mindy Green
TMDb 5.8 / 10
The Prime Gig2001
As Cheryl
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Brave New World1980
As Dwightina
TMDb 6.1 / 10
Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac1984
As Nicki Felch
TMDb 5.2 / 10
Angels in Stardust2014
As Jacqueline Windsor
TMDb 5.7 / 10
First Love, Last Rites1998
As Sissel's Mom
TMDb 4.7 / 10
The History of White People in America: Volume II1986
As Actress
TMDb 8.3 / 10
Single Women, Married Men1989
As Maureen Harrison
TMDb 7.0 / 10
City Killer1984
As Andrea's Neighbor
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Mystery Kids2000
As Alice Johnson
TMDb 7.5 / 10
Somebody Is Waiting1996
As Edna Rice
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Take Your Best Shot1982
As Fran
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Hunter Gatherer2016
As Dr. Merton
TMDb 6.3 / 10
The '70s2000
As Doris Shales
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Callie & Son1981
As Receptionist
TMDb 6.7 / 10
Waking Up Dead2022
TMDb 3.5 / 10
Beneath the Dark2010
As Shirley
TMDb 4.8 / 10
Sister Margaret and the Saturday Night Ladies1987
As Helene
TMDb 9.0 / 10
Dunsmore2003
As Irma Pritcher
TMDb 4.0 / 10
Finding Home2003
As Grace
TMDb 4.3 / 10
The Redeemer: Son of Satan!1978
As Cindy
TMDb 4.4 / 10
Small Town Conspiracy2003
As Donna Jo
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Teenage Graffiti1977
As Annie
TMDb 9.0 / 10
The Amateur
The Amateur2014
As Joey's Mom
Filmography and biography: TMDb