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Allison Janney

American actress · United States · On the map · Actors · Born 1959 · age 66

Allison Brooks Janney is an American actress. Known for her performances across the screen and stage, she has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, eight Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Golden Globe Award, in addition to nominations for two Tony Awards.

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Allison Janney is read about 12,455 times a day, in 61 languages.

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Read in 61 languages
Peak decade: 2000s

Allison Janney

Overview
Timeline
People
Family
Filmography
Television
Media
Awards

A life in dates

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2026

10 Sept8 Nov

Readers a day, 10 September 2026 to 8 November 2026, highest on 15 September 2026.

The Diplomat season 4, a new season, came out on 15 October 2026.15 October 2026More about this,

8.6× usual on 15 Sep

10 Sept8 Nov

Readers a day, 10 September 2026 to 8 November 2026, highest on 15 September 2026.

Received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series on 14 September 2026.14 September 2026Sources, 8.6 times the usual readers on 15 September 2026See the moment›The Dog Stars, a new film, came out on 26 August 2026.26 August 2026More about this, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama SeriesAwardMore about this, 2026

Minions & MonstersFilmMore about this, 2026Olivia (voice)2023

The DiplomatSeriesMore about this, Grace Penn

The CreatorFilmMore about this, 2023Colonel Howell2022

LouFilmMore about this, Producer2018BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting RoleAward2017

I, TonyaFilmMore about this, LaVona2016Star on Hollywood Walk of FameAward

Finding DoryFilmMore about this, 2016Peach (voice)2014Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesAwardMore about this

Late Night with Seth MeyersSeriesMore about this, 2014

Bad WordsFilmMore about this, 2014Dr. Bernice Deagan2012Actor Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion PictureAward

A Thousand WordsFilmMore about this, 2012Samantha Davis2011National Board of Review Award for Best CastAward

The HelpFilmMore about this, 2011Charlotte Phelan2009Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a MusicalAward2007Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best CastAward

Phineas and FerbSeriesMore about this, 2007Charlene Doofenshmirtz (voice)

HairsprayFilmMore about this, 2007Prudy Pringleton2005

American Dad!SeriesMore about this, Aunt Jesse (voice)2003

Jimmy Kimmel Live!SeriesMore about this

Finding NemoFilmMore about this, 2003Peach (voice)2002Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama SeriesAwardScreen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama SeriesAwardMore about this, 2002

The HoursFilmMore about this, 2002Sally Lester2001Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama SeriesAwardMore about thisScreen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama SeriesAwardMore about this, 20012000Actor Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion PictureAward1999

Family GuySeriesMore about this, Teen People Editor (voice)

10 Things I Hate About YouFilmMore about this, 1999Ms. Perky1998

CelebrityFilmMore about this, Evelyn Isaacs1997Theatre World AwardAward1996

The Daily ShowSeriesMore about this1994

Miracle on 34th StreetFilmMore about this, Woman in Christmas Shop1993

FrasierSeriesMore about this, Susanna1989

The SimpsonsSeriesMore about this, Julia (voice)1975

Saturday Night LiveSeriesMore about this1959Born19 November 1959

People around Allison

Laura Innes Directed Let Bartlet Be Bartlet and Shibboleth
Tate Taylor Directed The Help, The Girl on the Train and Ma
Lesli Linka Glatter Directed Abu el Banat and Disaster Relief
Alex Graves Directed The West Wing and In Excelsis Deo
Thomas Schlamme Directed Pilot and Take This Sabbath Day
Christopher Misiano Directed The West Wing and Celestial Navigation
Andrew Bernstein Directed Rooftop Kisses (2002)
Ken Olin Directed In This White House (2000)
Nat Faxon Directed The Way, Way Back (2013)
Sanford Meisner Taught Allison
Paris Barclay Directed The Indians in the Lobby (2001)
Jessica Yu Directed Somebody's Going to Emergency, Somebody's Going to Jail (2001)
Mason Novick Produced Juno, Jennifer's Body and Bad Words
Bill D'Elia Directed The Short List and Guns Not Butter
Richard Schiff Directed Talking Points and A Good Day
Stanley Tucci Directed Big Night and The Impostors
Jim Rash Directed The Way, Way Back (2013)
Octavia Spencer Also in The Help and Get On Up
Jennifer Morrison Directed Sun Dogs (2017)
Jason Reitman Directed Juno (2008)
Alan Taylor Directed Enemies and 20 Hours in L.A.
Scott Rudin Produced The Hours and Margaret
Jeremy Kagan Directed The Lame Duck Congress and Stirred
Nelson McCormick Directed Things Fall Apart and Transition

Parents

Father Jervis Spencer Janney
Mother Macy Brooks Janney

Allison Janney

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The Help 2011
American Beauty 1999
Finding Nemo 2003
Minions & Monsters 2026
10 Things I Hate About You 1999

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Filmography 40

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183 credits on file

Television 24

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Media & music

Photos 5

Kenyon College, which Janney attended

Kenyon College, which Janney attended

Janney during the premiere of The Help at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival

Janney during the premiere of The Help at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival

Janney at the premiere of Bad Education at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival.

Janney at the premiere of Bad Education at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival.

Awards

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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. 2026.

Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture. 2018.

Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. 2018.

BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. 2018.

Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame. 2016.

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. 2015.

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. 2014.

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series. 2014.

Actor Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. 2012.

Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Cast. 2011.

National Board of Review Award for Best Cast. 2011.

Satellite Award for Best Cast - Motion Picture. 2011.

Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical. 2009.

Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Cast. 2007.

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. 2004.

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. 2002.

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series. 2002.

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. 2002.

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. 2001.

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series. 2001.

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. 2001.

Satellite Award for Best Actress - Television Series Drama. 2001.

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. 2000.

Actor Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. 2000.

Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play. 1998.

Theatre World Award. 1997.

About this person

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Country

United States

Category

Actors

Type

Actor

Status

Living

Dates

Born 1959 · age 66

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20th century.

c. 1994

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1 October 2025 to 8 November 2026

The Dog Stars released, 26 August Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, 14 SeptemberThe Diplomat season 4 released, 15 October

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Readers a year

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2015 to 2026

3Min 2018, the most of any year we hold

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Rufus SewellAround the same time: The Diplomat season 4 released

Guy PearceAround the same time: The Dog Stars released

Sources

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