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Janet Montgomery Biography

Birth Name:Janet Ruth Montgomery

Birth Place:Bournemouth, Dorset, England, United Kingdom

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for a Fangoria Chainsaw Award for Best Actress on TV for her role in the series "Salem․"
  • Graduated from Stella Mann College of Performing Arts
  • Is the neice of bass player Mike Montgomery
  • Trained as a dancer before deciding to become an actress
  • Got her big break after an agent saw her act in a play produced by actor Gethin Anthony
  • Was offered the role of Cotton Tuohy in "The Blind Side․"
  • Visited Auschwitz concentration camp to prepare for her role in the BBC series "Spies of Warsaw․"

Awards

  • 2015Chainsaw Award-Best TV Actress: nominated
  • 2016Chainsaw Award-Best TV Actress: nominated
  • 2024Astra TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Drama Series: nominated