ALLISON JANNEY
Allison Janney
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: November 19, 1959
Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Biography
Allison Brooks Janney (born November 19, 1959) is an American actress. In a career spanning three decades, she is known for her performances across multiple genres of screen and stage. Janney has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, and seven Primetime Emmy Awards, in addition to nominations for two Tony Awards.
Filmography
Starring
2025·
The RosesEleanor
2024·
Palm RoyaleEvelyn Rollins
2023·
The DiplomatPresident Grace Penn, Vice President Grace Penn
2022·
Still Working 9 to 5Self
2022·
To LeslieNancy
Donna
2022·
LouLou
Self - Winner
2020·
Celebrity IOUSelf
C.J. Cregg
2020·
Lazy SusanVelvet
2019·
Human DiscoveriesThe Mighty Karen (voice)
2018·
The Kominsky MethodSelf
Self (archive footage)
2017·
DuckTalesGoldie O'Gilt (voice)
2016·
ChelseaSelf
Self - Guest, Self
Self
Self
Self
Self
Self
2013·
Masters of SexMargaret Scully
2013·
Hollywood Game NightSelf
2013·
MomBonnie Plunkett
2012·
VeepJanet Ryland
2012·
Comedy Bang! Bang!Self
2011·
Web TherapyJudith Frick
2011·
Mr. SunshineCrystal Cohen
Self
2010·
Love and DistrustGrechen (segment "Auto Motives")
Self - Guest
2009·
It's Still Me!Narrator (voice)
2008·
In Plain SightAllison Pearson
2008·
Web TherapyJudith Frick
2008·
The Bonnie Hunt ShowSelf
Self
2007·
Phineas and FerbCharlene Doofenshmirtz (voice)
2007·
The EcoZone ProjectSelf - Guest
Self
2005·
American Dad!Aunt Jesse (voice)
2005·
WeedsMs. Greenstein
2004·
The SoupSelf
2004·
LostMother
2003·
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Guest, Self
Self
2003·
Two and a Half MenBeverly
Self
2003·
Chicken PartyBarbara Strasser
2001·
A Girl ThingKathy McCormack
2000·
Curb Your EnthusiasmCynthia
2000·
Auto MotivesGrechen
1999·
Family GuyMistress Vita (voice), Crystal Quagmire (voice), Teen People Editor (voice)
1999·
The West WingC.J. Cregg
1998·
LateLine1997·
The ViewSelf
1997·
King of the HillLaura (voice)
Assistant D.A.
1996·
Aliens in the Family1996·
The Daily ShowSelf
1996·
Rescuing DesireBetsy
1994·
New York UndercoverVivian
1993·
FrasierPhyllis (voice), Susanna
1993·
Intimate PortraitSelf
Self - Guest
1993·
Blind SpotDoreen
1990·
Law & OrderAnn Madsen, Nora
1989·
The SimpsonsJulia (voice)
Self - Guest
Self - Presenter, Self - Host
1975·
Saturday Night LiveSelf - Cameo (uncredited)
1956·
Tony AwardsSelf - Nominee/Performer, Self - Nominee, Self - Presenter
1953·
The OscarsSelf
1944·
Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Nominee
TBA·
The Heart2025·
Another Simple FavorAunt Linda McLanden
Macy Smart
Self - Guest
2023·
The CreatorColonel Howell
2019·
Bad EducationPam Gluckin
2019·
The Addams FamilyMargaux Needler (voice)
Principal Nichols
2016·
Finding DoryPeach (voice)
Dr. Golan
Self
Madge Nelson (voice)
Sue Buttons
2019·
Expedition AmeliaNarrator (voice)
2019·
MaDoctor Brooks
2019·
BombshellSusan Estrich
2019·
Troop ZeroMiss Massey
2018·
The Night Is YoungWanda
2017·
I, TonyaLaVona
2017·
Sun DogsRose Chipley
Detective Sgt. Riley
2016·
TallulahMargo
Madge Nelson (voice)
2015·
MinionsMadge Nelson (voice)
2015·
The DUFFDottie Piper
2015·
SpyElaine Crocker
2014·
Get on UpKathy
2014·
The RewriteMary Weldon
2014·
Days and NightsElizabeth
2014·
TammyDeb
Ms. Grunion (voice)
2013·
Brightest StarThe Astronomer
Self - Narrator (voice)
2013·
Bad WordsDr. Bernice Deagan
2013·
Trust MeMeg
2013·
The Way Way BackBetty Thompson
2013·
Touchy FeelyBronwyn
2013·
Struck by LightningSheryl Phillips
2012·
CeliaCelia
2012·
Liberal ArtsProfessor Judith Fairfield
2012·
A Thousand WordsSamantha Davis
2011·
The OrangesCarol Ostroff
2011·
The HelpCharlotte Phelan
2011·
MargaretMonica Patterson
2010·
Life During WartimeTrish Maplewood
2009·
Away We GoLily
2008·
Pretty Ugly PeopleSuzanna
2008·
Prop 8: The MusicalProp 8 Leader's #1 Wife
2007·
JunoBren MacGuff
2007·
HairsprayPrudy Pringleton
2006·
Strangers with CandyAlice
2006·
Over the HedgeGladys (voice)
2005·
Our Very OwnJoan Whitfield
2005·
The ChumscrubberAllie Stiffle
2004·
Piccadilly JimEugenia Crocker
2004·
Winter SolsticeMolly Ripkin
2003·
How to DealLydia Martin
2003·
Finding NemoPeach (voice)
2002·
Rooftop KissesMelissa
2002·
The HoursSally Lester
2000·
Nurse BettyLyla
Ms. Perky
1999·
Drop Dead GorgeousLoretta
1999·
American BeautyBarbara Fitts
1998·
David and LisaAlix
1998·
The ImpostorsMaxine (Max)
Constance Miller
1998·
CelebrityEvelyn Isaacs
1998·
Primary ColorsMiss Walsh
Marjorie
1997·
The Ice StormDot Halford
1997·
Private PartsDee Dee
1997·
Anita LibertyGynecologist
1997·
Julian PoLilah Leech
1997·
...First Do No HarmDr. Melanie Abbasac
1996·
FluxHeather
1996·
FaithfulSaleslady
1996·
Big NightAnn
1996·
Walking and TalkingGum Puller
1996·
The AssociateSandy
1995·
Heading HomeMary Polanski
Woman in Christmas Shop
1994·
The Cowboy WayNYPD Computer Operator
1994·
Dead FunnyJennifer
1994·
WolfParty Guest
1989·
Who Shot Pat?Miss Penny