Biography
Jeannetta Arnette is an American actress. She was born on 29 July 1954 in Washington, District of Columbia, and grew up in North Carolina. She attended the North Carolina School of the Arts, studied acting in England, and briefly attended George Washington University before dropping out to pursue acting in Los Angeles.
Arnette became known for her role as the teacher Miss Meara in the television series Head of the Class (1986–1991). Her film credits include Ladybugs (1992), Boys Don't Cry (1999) as Lana's mother, Pay It Forward (2000), and Pineapple Express (2008). She has also appeared in guest roles on numerous television series, including Lost, The Mentalist, Criminal Minds, and Fringe.
