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Allison Janney is an award-winning actress who has earned a solid reputation in stage productions and in many supporting roles on screen, and who more recently has become prominent by portraying one of the major characters in the popular TV series "West Wing, The" (1999). Entertainment Weekly magazine describes Janney's screen presence as "uncommonly beautiful and infinitely expressive"... See full bio »

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Allison Brooks Janney
in Dayton, Ohio, USA
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2012 Lucky Them (pre-production)
 
2012 Struck by Lightning (post-production)
Sheryl Phillips
 
2012 Light Years (post-production)
The Astronomer
 
2012 A Thousand Words (completed)
 
2012 Liberal Arts
Prof. Judith Fairfield
 
2011 Mr. Sunshine (TV series)
Crystal Cohen / Crystal
– Self Help (2011) … Crystal
– Family business (2011) … Crystal Cohen
– Ben and Vivian (2011) … Crystal Cohen
– The Assistant (2011) … Crystal Cohen
– Celebrity Tennis (2011) … Crystal Cohen
See all 13 episodes »
 
2011 Margaret
Monica Patterson
 
2011 The Oranges
Carol Ostroff
 
2011 The Help
Charlotte Phelan
 
2011 Star Tours: The Adventures Continue (short)
Aly San San (voice)
 
2011 Glenn Martin DDS (TV series)
Marcia
– GlennHog Day (2011) … Marcia (voice)
 
2008-2010 Phineas and Ferb (TV series)
Charlene Doofenshmirtz / Additional Voices / Charlene
– Split Personality/Brain Drain (2010) … Charlene Doofenshmirtz (voice)
– The Bully Code/Finding Mary McGuffin (2009) … Charlene Doofenshmirtz (voice)
– Thaddeus and Thor/De Plane! De Plane! (2009) … Charlene Doofenshmirtz (voice)
– Out of Toon/Hail Doofania (2008) … Charlene Doofenshmirtz (voice)
– I Scream, You Scream (2008) … Charlene Doofenshmirtz (voice)
See all 6 episodes »
 
2010 Lost (TV series)
Mother
– Across the Sea (2010) … Mother
 
2010 In Plain Sight (TV series)
Allison Pearson
– Coma Chameleon (2010) … Allison Pearson
– When Mary Met Marshall (2010) … Allison Pearson
 
2010 Family Guy (TV series)
Teen People Editor
– Dial Meg for Murder (2010) … Teen People Editor (voice)
 
2009 Lashisse (video short) (voice)
 
2009 Life During Wartime
Trish
 
2009 Away We Go
Lily
 
2009 The Battery's Down (TV series)
Caroline Carroll
– Bad Bad News (2009) … Caroline Carroll
– Paciencia y Fe (2009) … Caroline Carroll
 
2008 Prop 8: The Musical (short)
Prop 8 Leader's #1 Wife
 
2008 Pretty Ugly People
Suzanna
 
2007 Juno
Bren MacGuff
 
2007 Hairspray
Prudy Pingleton
 
2007 Two and a Half Men (TV series)
Beverly
– My Damn Stalker (2007) … Beverly
 
1999-2006 The West Wing (TV series)
Claudia Jean 'C.J.' Cregg
– Tomorrow (2006) … Claudia Jean 'C.J.' Cregg
– Institutional Memory (2006) … Claudia Jean 'C.J.' Cregg
– The Last Hurrah (2006) … Claudia Jean 'C.J.' Cregg
– Transition (2006) … Claudia Jean 'C.J.' Cregg
– Requiem (2006) … Claudia Jean 'C.J.' Cregg
See all 154 episodes »
 
2006 Over the Hedge
Gladys (voice)
 
2005 Weeds (TV series)
Ms. Greenstein - Attorney
– Lude Awakening (2005) … Ms. Greenstein - Attorney (uncredited)
 
2005 Our Very Own
Joan Whitfield
 
2005 Piccadilly Jim
Eugenia Crocker
 
2005 The Chumscrubber
Allie Stiffle
 
2005 Strangers with Candy
Alice
 
2004/I Winter Solstice
Molly Ripkin
 
2003 Chicken Party (short)
Barbara Strasser
 
2003 How to Deal
Lydia Martin
 
2003 Finding Nemo
Peach (voice)
 
2003 King of the Hill (TV series)
Laura
– Full Metal Dust Jacket (2003) … Laura (voice)
 
2002 The Hours
Sally Lester
 
2002 Rooftop Kisses (short)
Melissa
 
2001-2002 Frasier (TV series)
Phyllis / Suzanne
– Three Blind Dates (2002) … Suzanne
– The Two Hundredth (2001) … Phyllis (voice)
 
2001 A Girl Thing (TV movie)
Kathy McCormack
 
2000 Nurse Betty
Lyla Branch
 
2000 Auto Motives (short)
Grechen
 
2000 Leaving Drew (short)
Paula
 
1999 The Debtors
 
1999 American Beauty
Barbara Fitts
 
1999 Drop Dead Gorgeous
Loretta
 
1999 10 Things I Hate About You
Ms. Perky
 
1999 LateLine (TV series)
Helen Marschant
– The Minister of Television (1999) … Helen Marschant
 
1998 David and Lisa (TV movie)
Alix
 
1998 Celebrity
Evelyn Isaacs
 
1998 Six Days Seven Nights
Marjorie, Robin's Boss
 
1998 The Impostors
Maxine
 
1998 The Object of My Affection
Constance Miller
 
1998 Primary Colors
Miss Walsh
 
1997 Julian Po
Lilah Leech
 
1997 Path to Paradise: The Untold Story of the World Trade Center Bombing. (TV movie)
Assistant D.A.
 
1997 The Ice Storm
Dot Halford
 
1997 Private Parts
Dee Dee
 
1997 ...First Do No Harm (TV movie)
Dr. Melanie Abbasac
 
1997 Anita Liberty (short)
Gynecologist
 
1996 The Associate
Sandy
 
1996 Cosby (TV series)
Podiatric Nurse
– Happily Ever Hilton (1996) … Podiatric Nurse
 
1996 Aliens in the Family (TV series)
Principal Sherman
– A Very Brody Tweeznax (1996) … Principal Sherman
 
1996 Faithful
Saleslady
 
1996 Big Night
Ann
 
1996 Walking and Talking
Gum Puller
 
1996 Rescuing Desire
Betsy
 
1996 Flux (short)
Heather
 
1995 New York Undercover (TV series)
Vivian
– Digital Underground (1995) … Vivian
 
1995 The Wright Verdicts (TV series)
Assistant District Attorney Alice Klein
– Sins of the Father (1995) … Assistant District Attorney Alice Klein
 
1995 Heading Home
 
1994 Miracle on 34th Street
Woman in Christmas Shop
 
1994 Wolf
Party Guest
 
1994 The Cowboy Way
NYPD Computer Operator
 
1992-1994 Law & Order (TV series)
Ann Madsen / Nora
– Old Friends (1994) … Ann Madsen
– Star Struck (1992) … Nora
 
1994 Dead Funny
Jennifer
 
1993-1995 Guiding Light (TV series)
Ginger
 
1993 Blind Spot (TV movie)
Doreen
 
1991 Morton & Hayes (TV series)
Beatrice Caldicott / Mrs. Morton
– Home Buddies (1991) … Mrs. Morton
– Society Saps (1991) … Beatrice Caldicott
 
1989 Who Shot Patakango?
Miss Penny
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (4 titles)
2009 Charlie Rose (TV series)
– Episode dated 24 August 2009 (2009) (performer: "9 to 5")
– Dolly Parton (2009) (performer: "9 to 5")
 
2009 The 63rd Annual Tony Awards (TV special) (performer: "9 To 5", "Let the Sunshine In")
 
2009 The View (TV series)
– Episode dated 1 May 2009 (2009) (performer: "Shine Like The Sun" - uncredited)
 
2008 CMT Insider (TV series)
– Episode dated 27 September 2008 (2008) (performer: "9 to 5")
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2009 The Making of 'Away We Go' (video documentary short) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (52 titles)
2003-2011 Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 12 December 2011 (2011) … Herself
– Episode dated 23 September 2008 (2008) … Herself
– Episode dated 17 September 2008 (2008) … Herself
– Episode dated 10 December 2007 (2007) … Herself
– Episode dated 22 May 2007 (2007) … Herself
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2011 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #19.203 (2011) … Herself
 
2011 The Talk (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 9 August 2011 (2011) … Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 2 August 2011 (2011) … Herself - Guest
 
2011 Made in Hollywood (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #6.34 (2011) … Herself
 
2011 The 2011 Independent Spirit Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2007-2011 Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 16 February 2011 (2011) … Herself
– Episode dated 19 December 2007 (2007) … Herself
– Episode dated 18 July 2007 (2007) … Herself
 
2010 Backwash (TV series)
Herself - Host
– Chapter Three: Meet Nick Fleming (2010) … Herself - Host
 
2009 The Making of 'Away We Go' (video documentary short)
Herself
 
2009 The 63rd Annual Tony Awards (TV special)
Herself - Performer & Nominee: Best Leading Actress in a Musical
 
2009 The Visa Signature Tony Awards Season Celebration (TV movie)
Herself
 
2004-2009 The View (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 1 May 2009 (2009) … Herself
– Episode dated 20 October 2004 (2004) … Herself
 
2009 It's Still Me! (video documentary short)
Narrator (voice)
 
2008 CMT Insider (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 27 September 2008 (2008) … Herself
 
2008 The Bonnie Hunt Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 26 September 2008 (2008) … Herself
 
2008 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 19 September 2008 (2008) … Herself
– Episode dated 3 June 2008 (2008) … Herself
– Episode dated 28 January 2008 (2008) … Herself
– Episode dated 15 January 2008 (2008) … Herself
– Episode dated 7 January 2008 (2008) … Herself
 
2008 American Idol (TV series)
Herself - Audience Member
– The Top Six Finalists Perform (2008) … Herself - Audience Member
 
2008/I The Captain (documentary short)
Narrator
 
2007 The EcoZone Project (TV series)
Herself (2007)
 
2007 You Can't Stop the Beat: The Long Journey of 'Hairspray' (video documentary)
Herself
 
2007 11th Annual Prism Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Winner
 
2007 Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (TV series)
Herself
– The Disaster Show (2007) … Herself (uncredited)
 
2007 It's 'Hairspray'! (video documentary short)
Herself
 
2006 Meet the Cast of 'Over the Hedge' (video documentary short)
Herself
 
2006 The 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2004-2006 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #4.289 (2006) … Herself
– Episode #3.66 (2004) … Herself
 
2006 HBO First Look (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Over the Hedge: Off the Strip & Onto the Screen (2006) … Herself
 
2005-2006 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #2.76 (2006) … Herself
– Episode #1.100 (2005) … Herself
 
2005 The 59th Annual Tony Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter: Best Direction of a Play
 
2005 The Richard and Judy Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 3 June 2005 (2005) … Herself
 
2003-2005 Celebrity Poker Showdown (TV series)
Herself
– Tournament 5, Game 2 (2005) … Herself
– Tournament 1, Game 2 (2003) … Herself
 
2004 Happy Birthday Oscar Wilde (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2003-2004 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 19 October 2004 (2004) … Herself
– Episode dated 24 October 2003 (2003) … Herself
– Episode dated 19 July 2003 (2003) … Herself
– Episode dated 17 January 2003 (2003) … Herself
 
2004 The 56th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Winner: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
 
2004 Emmy's Greatest Moments (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2004 On-Air with Ryan Seacrest (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 23 January 2004 (2004) … Herself
 
2004 Intimate Portrait (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Stockard Channing (2004) … Herself
– Allison Janney … Herself
 
2003 Nicole Kidman: An American Cinematheque Tribute (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2003 The 55th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Made for Television Movie/Nominee: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
 
2003 100 Years of Hope and Humor (TV special)
Herself
 
2003 The 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Television Series Drama
 
2002 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Herself
– Al Gore/Phish (2002) … Herself (uncredited)
 
2002 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Herself / Herself - Guest
– Episode #10.57 (2002) … Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 14 May 2002 (2002) … Herself
 
2002 The 54th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2002 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 16 May 2002 (2002) … Herself
 
2002 The West Wing Documentary Special (TV documentary)
Claudia Jean 'C.J.' Cregg
 
2000-2001 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 31 May 2001 (2001) … Herself
– Episode dated 19 September 2000 (2000) … Herself
 
1998-2001 Charlie Rose (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 15 May 2001 (2001) … Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 4 June 1998 (1998) … Herself - Guest
 
2001 The 2001 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter (uncredited)
 
2001 7th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV special)
Herself - Winner: Best Actress [Drama Series], Best Ensemble [Drama Series]
 
2001 The 58th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV
 
2000 Nyhetsmorgon (TV series)
Herself
– Om filmen 'American Beauty' (2000) … Herself
 
1989 The More You Know (TV series)
Herself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (5 titles)
2009 Charlie Rose (TV series)
 
2008 Close-Up (TV series)
 
2008 President Hollywood (TV documentary)
Claudia Jean 'C.J.' Cregg/Miss Walsh (uncredited)
 
2008 Kenny & vänner (TV series)
 
2003 Finding Nemo (Video Game)
Peach (voice)
 

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Height:

6' (1.83 m)
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Personal Quote:

(2011) Ginger on Guiding Light, that was my first professional job as an actress in New York City, and I felt like I had made it! I was thrilled. It afforded me... Well, I could pay my rent on what I made! It was the first time I kind of started making a living. I could pay for my rent and for other things... See more »

Trivia:

Graduated from Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. See more »

Star Sign:

Scorpio