Janet Quist

Playboy Playmate, Miss December 1978

Janet Quist Bio

Janet Quist is a Playboy model, glamour model, and actress. Born Janet Lynn Quist on August 17, 1955, in Austin, Texas, United States, she is a Leo.

Quist was Playboy Playmate of the Month for December 1978. She was 23 years old at the time of her appearance.

Janet Quist is 5 feet 8 inches (172 cm) tall and has blond hair and blue eyes. Her published measurements are 36-24-36 inches (92-60-92 cm), and her profile lists her bust as natural.

Janet Quist's journey to becoming Playboy Playmate began in true star-is-born fashion. Discovered through Playboy's 1977 "Playmate Photo Contest", Janet quickly caught the magazine's attention with her Texas charm and natural beauty. Her stunning centerfold, captured by renowned photographer Ken Marcus, showcased the effortless allure that made her an instant favorite among fans.

Unlike most Playmates, Janet had acting credits before gracing the pages of Playboy. She landed uncredited roles in films like "A Small Town in Texas", "Outlaw Blues", "Rolling Thunder", and "Semi-Tough"-all shot in Austin, Texas. Her name even resurfaced years later in pop culture when she was mentioned in an episode of "King of the Hill", proving her lasting impact.

Outside of her time in the spotlight, Janet pursued a degree in cosmetology and built a family, raising four children. Though she stepped away from the entertainment industry, her Playboy legacy remains, marking her as a standout beauty of the late '70s with a timeless Texas charm.

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