Janine Catherine Glass, later known as Janine Gray, was born in Bombay, India, to an oil company engineer father. At the tender age of five, her family relocated to England, where she would spend the majority of her formative years. By the time she reached the age of 13, Janine had already begun taking drama classes, laying the foundation for her future career in the performing arts.
Three years later, at 16, Janine made her debut in television commercials, marking the beginning of her screen acting journey. She would go on to hone her craft in repertory theatre in Worthing and Nottingham, further developing her skills and versatility as an actress.
In 1959, Janine landed a small guest spot in the crime drama "Dial 999," which was followed by a string of supporting roles in popular television series, including "Danger Man," "The Saint," "The Avengers," and "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." Her breakthrough role came in 1963, when she starred in the John Gilling-directed crime melodrama "Panic," playing a Swiss miss unwittingly involved in a London diamond heist.
Janine's impressive performance in "Panic" was followed by a notable role as James Mason's wife in Harold Pinter's marital soap opera "The Pumpkin Eater" in 1964. Her on-screen presence and versatility earned her a reputation as a talented and reliable actress.
In 1962, Janine married automobile executive and former Olympic long-distance runner Herman Goffberg, with whom she would later divorce. During her time in California from 1964 to 1969, Janine made numerous guest appearances in popular television shows, including "Get Smart," "Bewitched," "The Wild Wild West," and "Hogan's Heroes."
After departing the world of screen acting, Janine established a new permanent home in Cape Town, South Africa, with her second husband, the eye surgeon Dr. Brian Peter Greaves.
