Allison Janney
"An iconic presence in cinema, defining characters with depth and intensity."
Age
66 years
Origin
USA
Active
1944 — Present
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. Born in Boston and raised in Dayton, Ohio, Janney...
History of the Legend
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Saturday Night Live
Starring as Self (uncredited)
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
Highest Rated Masterpieces
The West Wing
as C.J. Cregg
The Help
as Charlotte Phelan
Curb Your Enthusiasm
as Cynthia
The Simpsons
as Julia (voice)
American Beauty
as Barbara Fitts
Lost
as Mother
Phineas and Ferb
as Charlene Doofenshmirtz (voice)
DuckTales
as Goldie O'Gilt (voice)
Finding Nemo
as Peach (voice)
Frasier
as Susanna
Media Proof
Filmography Engine
166 Credits found
Not Alone
(voice)
2027
The Dog Stars
Darlene
2026
Minions & Monsters
Olivia (voice)
2026
Miss You, Love You
Diane Patterson
2026
The Roses
Eleanor
2025
Everything's Going to Be Great
Macy Smart
2025
Another Simple Favor
Aunt Linda McLanden
2025
Palm Royale
Evelyn Rollins
2024
True Love: Making The Creator
Self
2023
The Creator
Colonel Howell
2023
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
Self - Guest
2023
The Diplomat
Grace Penn
2023
The People We Hate at the Wedding
Donna
2022
Minions & More Volume 2
Madge Nelson (voice)
2022
To Leslie
Nancy
2022
Lou
Executive Producer
2022
Be My Guest with Ina Garten
Self - Guest
2022
Still Working 9 to 5
Self
2022
Breaking News in Yuba County
Executive Producer
2021
A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote
C.J. Cregg
2020
Celebrity IOU
Self
2020
Lazy Susan
Velvet
2020
Bombshell
Susan Estrich
2019
Expedition Amelia
Narrator (voice)
2019
The Addams Family
Margaux Needler (voice)
2019
Bad Education
Pam Gluckin
2019
Human Discoveries
The Mighty Karen (voice)
2019
Ma
Doctor Brooks
2019
Troop Zero
Miss Massey
2019
The Kominsky Method
Self
2018
Beyond Boundaries: The Harvey Weinstein Scandal
Self (archive footage)
2018
The Night Is Young
Wanda
2018
I, Tonya
LaVona
2017
DuckTales
Goldie O'Gilt (voice)
2017
Sun Dogs
Rose Chipley
2017
A Happening of Monumental Proportions
Principal Nichols
2017
Nobodies
Allison Janney
2017
The Girl on the Train
Detective Riley
2016
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Dr. Golan
2016
Finding Dory
Peach (voice)
2016
Tallulah
Margo
2016
Chelsea
Self
2016
Binky Nelson Unpacified
Madge Nelson (voice)
2015
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self
2015
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Self
2015
Minions
Madge Nelson (voice)
2015
Spy
Elaine Crocker
2015
The Late Late Show with James Corden
Self
2015
The DUFF
Dottie Piper
2015
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Self
2014
Days and Nights
Elizabeth
2014
Get On Up
Kathy
2014
Tammy
Deb
2014
The Rewrite
Professor Weldon
2014
Bad Words
Dr. Bernice Deagan
2014
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self
2014
Mr. Peabody & Sherman
Ms. Grunion (voice)
2014
Brightest Star
The Astronomer
2013
Masters of Sex
Margaret Scully
2013
Mom
Bonnie Plunkett
2013