Janice Lynde is an American actress. The Houston-born, Lake Charles, Louisiana-reared Lynde began her career with the Dallas Symphony, both as a pianist and as a vocal soloist. The child of German parents Marvin and Sophia Zoch, she had to learn English in kindergarten. She attended Indiana University and the University of Pennsylvania, studying music at both institutions. Lynde's performances at Indiana University brought her to the attention of musician Fred Waring, which led to her being a soloist with Waring and his Pennsylvanians choir for two years. After she graduated from college, she began a career in acting in New York City, where her Broadway credits include '' Applause'', '' The Me Nobody Knows'', and '' Butterflies Are Free''. In 1973, she moved to Los Angeles, where she was among the original cast members of the CBS soap opera '' The Young and the Restless'', playing "Leslie Brooks". She left the series in early 1977. Two years later, Lynde joined '' Another World'' as "Tracy DeWitt"; she left the role in 1981. In 1984, she starred as Laurel Chapin Wolek in ''

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'', which she left in 1986. She appeared in several film and television programs, including a notable role in the episode "A Hand for Sonny Blue" of '' Quinn Martin's Tales of the Unexpected'' (1977) as well as '' Match Game''. Lynde also appeared on an episode of the game show '' Tattletales'' along with her ''

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'' co-star William Gray Espy.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Lynde, Janice Living people American soap opera actresses American television actresses Actresses from Louisiana People from Lake Charles, Louisiana 21st-century American women Year of birth missing (living people)