Allison Janney
Acting
Born: 1959-11-19 · 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. Born in Boston and raised in Dayton, Ohio, Janney received a scholarship to study at the Royal Academy of Dramatic
🎬 Movies (20)
The Dog Stars
2026
Minions & Monsters
2026
Olivia (voice)
Miss You, Love You
2026
Diane Patterson
The Roses
2025
Eleanor
Everything's Going to Be Great
2025
Macy Smart
Another Simple Favor
2025
Aunt Linda McLanden
True Love: Making The Creator
2023
Self
The Creator
2023
Colonel Howell
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
2023
Self - Guest
The People We Hate at the Wedding
2022
Donna
Minions & More 2
2022
Madge Nelson (voice)
To Leslie
2022
Nancy
Lou
2022
Lou
Still Working 9 to 5
2022
Self
Breaking News in Yuba County
2021
Sue Buttons
A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote
2020
C.J. Cregg
Lazy Susan
2020
Velvet
Bombshell
2019
Susan Estrich
Expedition Amelia
2019
Narrator (voice)
The Addams Family
2019
Margaux Needler (voice)
📺 TV Shows (20)
Palm Royale
2024
Evelyn Rollins
The Diplomat
2023
Vice President Grace Penn
The Diplomat
2023
President Grace Penn
Be My Guest with Ina Garten
2022
Self - Guest
Celebrity IOU
2020
Self
Human Discoveries
2019
The Mighty Karen (voice)
The Kominsky Method
2018
Self
DuckTales
2017
Goldie O'Gilt (voice)
Chelsea
2016
Self
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
Self
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
2015
Self
The Late Late Show with James Corden
2015
Self
The Late Late Show with James Corden
2015
Self - Guest
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
2014
Self
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
Self
Masters of Sex
2013
Margaret Scully
Mom
2013
Bonnie Plunkett
The Arsenio Hall Show
2013
Self
Hollywood Game Night
2013
Self
Comedy Bang! Bang!
2012
Self