Scene from Life During Wartime (2009)

Alternate Names: Allison Brooks Janney, الیسون جنی, 艾莉森·珍妮, 앨리슨 제니

Physical Characteristics:

• Height: 6′ 0″ (1.83 m)

First Appearances:

• Who Shot Pat? (1989) as Miss Penny

Most Important Roles:

• Finding Nemo (2003) as Peach (voice)
• American Beauty (1999) as Barbara Fitts
• The Hours (2002) as Sally Lester
• Prop 8: The Musical (2008) as Prop 8 Leader's #1 Wife
• Wolf (1994) as Party Guest
• Hairspray (2007) as Prudy Pringleton
• Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999) as Loretta
• 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) as Ms. Perky
• The Associate (1996) as Sandy
• Juno (2007) as Bren MacGuff

Career Highlights:

• Finding Nemo (2003)
• American Beauty (1999)
• The Hours (2002)
• Prop 8: The Musical (2008)
• Wolf (1994)
• Hairspray (2007)
• Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)
• 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
• The Associate (1996)
• Juno (2007)

Awards:

• Theatre World Award (1997)
• Screen Actors Guild 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)
• 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)
• 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 (2001)

Allison Brooks Janney, born November 19, 1959 in Boston but raised in Dayton, Ohio, is an American actress known for her extensive work across film, television, and stage over three decades. After studying at Kenyon College and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Janney's breakthrough role was C.J. Cregg on 'The West Wing' (1999–2006), earning four Emmy Awards. She has since won Emmys for 'Masters of Sex' (2014) and 'Mom' (2013–2021), and received Tony nominations for Broadway productions like 'A View from the Bridge' (1997) and '9 to 5' (2009). Notable film roles include 'American Beauty' (1999), 'The Help' (2011), and 'I, Tonya' (2017), for which she won an Academy Award.