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Allison Janney

Allison Janney

Birthday: 1959-11-19 | Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Allison Brooks Janney (born November 19, 1959) is an American actress born in Boston, Massachusetts who studied at Kenyon College where she studied under Paul Newman. Janney pursued acting partially due to Newman's encouragement, going on to study drama at the Neighborhood Playhouse and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Janney rose to prominence for her role as White House Press Secretary (and later Chief of Staff) C.J. Cregg on the television series The West Wing. Janney's portrayal of Cregg earned her multiple awards, including four Primetime Emmy Awards and seven Screen Actors Guild Awards, among many others. Prior to West Wing-fame, Janney performed in numerous American films and soap operas, including American Beauty, As the World Turns, and 10 Things I Hate About You.  Following her considerable television success, Janney has gone on to star in numerous critically acclaimed films and television programs. She remains active in theatre and often works with fellow West Wing alums. Janney currently lends her voice and talent to television and radio through notable guest spots and commercial advertising.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2022
To Leslie

as    Nancy

2022
Still Working 9 to 5

as    Self

2021
Breaking News in Yuba County

as    Sue Buttons

2020
Lazy Susan

as    Velvet

2019
The Addams Family

as    Margaux Needler (voice)

2019
Troop Zero

as    Miss Massey

2019
Expedition Amelia

as    Narrator (voice)

2019
Bad Education

as    Pam Gluckin

2019
Bombshell

as    Susan Estrich

2017
I, Tonya

as    LaVona

2017
Sun Dogs

as    Rose Chipley

2016
The Girl on the Train

as    Detective Sgt. Riley

2016
Tallulah

as    Margo

2015
The DUFF

as    Dottie Piper

2015
Spy

as    Elaine Crocker

2015
Minions

as    Madge Nelson (voice)

2015
Binky Nelson Unpacified

as    Madge Nelson (voice)

2015
The Rewrite

as    Mary Weldon

2015
The Night Is Young

as    Wanda

2014
Tammy

as    Deb

2014
Days and Nights

as    Elizabeth

2014
Mr. Peabody & Sherman

as    Ms. Grunion (voice)

2014
Brightest Star

as    The Astronomer

2013
The Way Way Back

as    Betty Thompson

2013
Mom

as    Bonnie Plunkett

2013
Touchy Feely

as    Bronwyn