Janet Martin was an American film actress and singer.
Martin was born Valya Valentina Tetiacov Terry, the daughter of Alexandria Myra Tetiacov Terry (also known as Myra Skolskaya).
[2] Her mother "was a well-known opera singer in Czarist Russia.
[4] In 1947, Martin began studying journalism at the University of Southern California, believing that knowing about writing would make her a better actress.
[5] Martin went to Hollywood to gain acting experience in Little Theater productions.