Allison Janney
Birthday: 1959-11-19 | Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, USAAllison 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.
Known For
Acting
Role
as Nancy
as Self
as Sue Buttons
as C.J. Cregg
as Velvet
as Margaux Needler (voice)
as Miss Massey
as Narrator (voice)
as Pam Gluckin
as Susan Estrich
as LaVona
as Rose Chipley
as Detective Sgt. Riley
as Dr. Golan
as Margo
as Dottie Piper
as Elaine Crocker
as Madge Nelson (voice)
as Madge Nelson (voice)
as Mary Weldon
as Wanda
as Deb
as Elizabeth
as Ms. Grunion (voice)
as The Astronomer
as Betty Thompson
as Bonnie Plunkett
as Bronwyn
