Jeannetta Arnette

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).

Jeannetta Arnette is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 31 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes The Shipping News (2001), Pay It Forward (2000), Mystery Kids (2000), Boys Don't Cry (1999), Ladybugs (1992), Head of the Class (1986), The Shadow Riders (1982), Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999). The recorded credits span 1976 to 2016, including 6 movies and 25 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.