Joyce DeWitt

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

16Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 23, 1949

Birth Place: Wheeling, West Virginia, USA

About Joyce DeWitt

Joyce Anne DeWitt (born April 23, 1949) is an American actress and comedian known for playing Janet Wood on the ABC sitcom Three's Company from 1977 to 1984. Description above from the Wikipedia article Joyce DeWitt, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Joyce DeWitt reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Joyce DeWitt's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 19% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Joyce DeWitt remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in John Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and Body, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Joyce DeWitt Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Joyce DeWitt's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

John Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and Body (1980) movie poster

★7.0

John Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and Body: John Ritter shows off his comedic talent with a collection of comedy sketches.

John Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and Body

1980•Comedy

★6.7

★6.7

Night of 100 Stars: The most glittering, expensive, and exhausting videotaping session in television history took place Friday February 19,

Night of 100 Stars

1982•Comedy

★6.5

Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty (1980) movie poster

★6.5

Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty: Steve Martin's second NBC special was made up entirely of sketches. Highlights include: Marty Robbins' "El Paso" with mo

Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty

1980•Comedy

★6.1

★6.1

My Boyfriends' Dogs: The owners of a small diner are surprised one rainy evening when, just after close, a young woman wearing a wedding dres

My Boyfriends' Dogs

2014•Comedy

★6.0

★6.0

Call of the Wild: Self-centered and status-conscious, ten year old Ryann Hale journeys to Montana to visit her down-to-earth grandpa, Bill

Call of the Wild

2009•Adventure

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Joyce DeWitt.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2022	Ask Me to Dance	Nana	Flop	Similar →
2019	The Savant	Detective Randi Toney	Flop	Similar →
2015	Rock Story	Judge Carol Ann Connelly	Flop	Similar →
2014	My Boyfriends' Dogs	Nikki	Average	Similar →
2011	The Great Fight	Randi Toney	Flop	Similar →
2010	Failing Better Now	Irene	Flop	Similar →
2009	Call of the Wild	Jolene	Average	Similar →
2003	Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Three's Company'	Herself - Host	Flop	Similar →
1995	Spring Fling!	Linda Hayden	Flop	Similar →
1984	Saturday's the Place!	Hostess	Flop	Similar →
1982	Night of 100 Stars	Self	Hit	Similar →
1980	The Cheryl Ladd Special: Souvenirs	-	Flop	Similar →
1980	John Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and Body	Self / Peaches	Hit	Similar →
1980	Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty	Love God's Date	Hit	Similar →
1979	The B.B. Beegle Show	-	Flop	Similar →
1978	With This Ring	Jilly Weston	Flop	Similar →

Joyce DeWitt - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Joyce DeWitt?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joyce DeWitt is "John Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and Body" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Joyce DeWitt acted in?

Joyce DeWitt has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Joyce DeWitt?

Other notable films include "Night of 100 Stars", "Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty", and "My Boyfriends' Dogs".