Allison Janney
Birth Place: Dayton, OH, USA
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Ben Platt to Release New 'Honeymind' Album in May (Mar 12, 2024)
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Ben Platt to Release New 'Honeymind' Album in May (Mar 12, 2024)
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The incredibly versatile Allison Janney has taken her place among a select group of actors who combine a leading lady's profile with a character actor's art of performance. Currently starring alongside Anna Faris in the CBS/Chuck Lorre sitcom, "Mom," Janney also received rave reviews for her turn as Margaret Scully on Showtime's groundbreaking drama "Masters of Sex." Janney won Emmys for both roles in the same year; a feat that has only been done twice before in Emmy history. She won a second Emmy for "Mom" the following year, bringing her total number of ATAS statues to seven. She has had three feature films released recently: Tallulah which reunited her with Ellen Page, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children for director Tim Burton, and The Girl on the Train, collaborating again with longtime friend, director Tate Taylor. Janney also appeared in two of last summer's biggest box office titles: the adorably animated Minions and Spy with Melissa McCarthy. Previous feature work includes The Duff, Jason Bateman's directorial debut, Bad Words, the Dreamworks' animated film Mr. Peabody & Sherman, and The Way, Way Back with Steve Carell and Toni Collette. Additionally, she co-starred in the much anticipated feature film The Help based on the best-selling novel of the same name. For their extraordinary performances, the cast won Ensemble awards from the Screen Actors Guild, National Board of Review and the Broadcast Film Critics. The film was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture. Janney has also delighted audiences with outstanding performances in the Oscar-winning ensemble hit Juno and in the movie version of the Tony Award winning play Hairspray. For her role in Todd Solondz's film Life During Wartime she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress by the Spirit Awards. She also appeared in Sam Mendes' Away We Go, the comedy Strangers with Candy, and was heard as the voice of Gladys in Dreamworks' animated film Over the Hedge as well as Peach in Finding Nemo. She received another Spirit Award nomination for her work in the independent feature Our Very Own, and starred opposite Meryl Streep in The Hours, which received a SAG Award nomination for Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture. Other feature credits include the Academy Award-winning film American Beauty (for which she won a SAG Award for Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture) as well as Nurse Betty, How to Deal, Drop Dead Gorgeous, 10 Things I Hate About You, Primary Colors, The Ice Storm, Six Days Seven Nights, The Object of My Affection, and Big Night. Throughout her career Janney has made a handful of memorable guest-star appearances on television, but she is renowned for her starring role in the acclaimed NBC series "The West Wing," where she won a remarkable four Emmy Awards and four SAG Awards for her portrayal of White House Press Secretary CJ Cregg. While a freshman studying acting at Kenyon College in Ohio, Janney auditioned for a play that Paul Newman was directing and got the part. Soon after, Newman and his wife Joanne Woodward suggested she study at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York. She followed their advice and went on to make her Broadway debut in Noel Coward's Present Laughter for which she earned the Outer Critics Circle Award and Clarence Derwent Award. She also appeared in Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge, receiving her first Tony Award nomination and winning the Outer Critics Circle Award. Janney was last seen on Broadway in the musical 9 to 5, for which she earned a Tony nomination and won the Drama Desk Award.
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Writer Wendy Molyneux, Producer Margot Hand,Allison Janney, Kristen Bell, Karan Soni, Director Claire Scanion, Dustin Milligan, Ben Platt, Amazon Studios Head Julie Rapport, Jorma Toccone, Producer Ashley Fox and writer Lizzie Molyneux- Logelin
Date:
11/17/2022
From: Photos: Ben Platt, Kristen Bell & More on THE PEOPLE WE HATE AT THE WEDDING Red Carpet
Allison Janney poses during the arrivals for the opening night performance of "November" at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Date:
10/08/2012
From: Photo Flash: NOVEMBER Opens in LA - Starry Arrivals, Curtain Call and More!
From left, Actresses Kate Burton and Allison Janney pose during the arrivals for the opening night performance of "November" at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imagin
Date:
10/08/2012
From: Photo Flash: NOVEMBER Opens in LA - Starry Arrivals, Curtain Call and More!
From left, CTG Artistic Director Michael Ritchie and Allison Janney pose during the arrivals for the opening night performance of "November" at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Ryan Mille
Date:
10/08/2012
From: Photo Flash: NOVEMBER Opens in LA - Starry Arrivals, Curtain Call and More!
The cast of 'The Help' pose in the press room with their award for Outstanding Performance By A Cast In A Motion Picture for 'The Help' pictured at the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards - Press Room held at the Shrine Auditorium and Exposition Center
Date:
01/30/2012
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Winner's Room Backstage at the SAG Awards!
Allison Janney at the American Society of Cinematographers 25th Annual Outstanding Achievement Awards at the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood and Highland in Hollywood, California on February 13, 2011
Date:
02/15/2011
From: Photo Coverage: American Society of Cinematographers 25th Annual Outstanding Achievement Awards
Allison Janney at the American Society of Cinematographers 25th Annual Outstanding Achievement Awards at the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood and Highland in Hollywood, California on February 13, 2011
Date:
02/15/2011
From: Photo Coverage: American Society of Cinematographers 25th Annual Outstanding Achievement Awards
Allison Janney at the American Society of Cinematographers 25th Annual Outstanding Achievement Awards at the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood and Highland in Hollywood, California on February 13, 2011
Date:
02/15/2011
From: Photo Coverage: American Society of Cinematographers 25th Annual Outstanding Achievement Awards
Allison Janney STAGE CREDITS
Allison Janney Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2017 - Distinguished Performance Award
Allison Janney, Six Degrees of Separation
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actress in a Play
Allison Janney, Six Degrees of Separation
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Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Allison Janney, 9 to 5
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Allison Janney, 9 to 5: The Musical
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play
Allison Janney, A View from the Bridge
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Featured Actress - Play
Allison Janney, A View from the Bridge
Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Allison Janney, A View From the Bridge
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play
Allison Janne, A View from the Bridg
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1997 - Best Featured Actress - Play
Allison Janney, Present Laughter
Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play
Allison Janney, Present Laughter
Allison Janney Videos
Interview: Ben Platt & Kristen Bell Talk Working Together In THE PEOPLE WE HATE AT THE WEDDING
by Michael Major - Nov 11, 2022
VIDEO: Ben Platt & Kristen Bell Star in THE PEOPLE WE HATE AT THE WEDDING Trailer
by Michael Major - Oct 19, 2022
VIDEO: Beanie Feldstein, Ben Platt & More Honor Former Drama Teacher Ted Walch
by Michael Major - Aug 31, 2022
VIDEO: Allison Janney & Jurnee Smollett Star in LOU Action Thriller Trailer
by Michael Major - Aug 22, 2022
Exclusive: Billy Porter Uncovers Family History on WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
by Michael Major - Jul 1, 2022
BWW Exclusive: Rita Moreno Champions the Women's Movement in New Documentary STILL WORKING 9 TO 5
by Sarah Leiber - Mar 1, 2021
BWW Exclusive: Jane Fonda Discusses Cultural Impact in New Documentary STILL WORKING 9 TO 5
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 23, 2021
BWW Exclusive: Allison Janney Respects Women Who Paved the Way in New Documentary STILL WORKING 9 TO 5
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 15, 2021
BWW Exclusive: Dolly Parton Talks Equal Pay in New Documentary STILL WORKING 9 TO 5
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 8, 2021
VIDEO: Bridget Everett Talks About Scoring Her Own HBO Show on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - Jan 28, 2021
VIDEO: The Cast of THE WEST WING Talk About Their Favorite Episodes on THE LATE SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 12, 2020
VIDEO: Watch Hugh Jackman and Allison Janney in the Trailer For HBO's BAD EDUCATION
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2020
VIDEO: Allison Janney Talks Carol Burnett, Turning 60 & THE WEST WING on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!
by Sarah Leiber - Jan 15, 2020
Allison Janney News
Tyler Henry, The Hollywood Medium, Comes to Thousand Oaks in September
With a wait list of over 600,000, Tyler Henry, better known to some as The Hollywood Medium, will come to Bank of America Performing Arts Center for “An Evening of Hope and Healing,” Saturday, September 28 at 8pm in the Kavli Theatre.
Ben Platt Will Embark on 'The Honeymind Tour' Beginning This Summer; Full List of Dates!
Ben Platt will embark on “The Honeymind Tour” playing across North America this summer. Check out the full list of tour dates and find out where to get tickets here!
Ben Platt to Release New 'Honeymind' Album in May
Ben Platt will be releasing his new album, 'Honeymind,' this May. Written over the past two years across Nashville, Savannah, Los Angeles, and New York, the album was executive produced by David Cobb. Platt said on social media that the album was inspired by a hike he took with his fianceé, Noah Galvin.
MARC MARON: ALL IN Comes to Boulder Theater in October
Comedy Works Entertainment will welcome MARC MARON: ALL IN coming to Boulder Theater on Saturday, October 19th at 7:00pm.
Work by Rachel Bloom, Sara Porkalob & More Set for 2024 Williamstown Theatre Festival Summer Season
The 2024 Williamstown Theatre Festival summer season has revealed its lineup. See the shows being presented and learn how to purchase tickets.
Broadway Streaming Guide: March 2024 - Where to Watch GIRLS5EVA & More
It's your lucky month as March is filled with a brand-new lineup of streaming content for Broadway fans! From the return of Girls5Eva and movie musicals like Wonka and Cabaret coming to streaming, this season also features new streaming projects with Carol Burnett, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Ariana DeBose, Ariana Grande, and more.
Williamstown Theatre Festival Announces New Members To Leadership Team & New Artistic Leadership Model
WILLIAMSTOWN THEATRE FESTIVAL announces new members to leadership team and new artistic leadership model. Get the latest news on the changes happening at the festival.
Video: Apple Unveils PALM ROYALE Trailer With Kristen Wiig, Laura Dern, Allison Janney, Ricky Martin, Carol Burnett & More
The renowned ensemble cast features Kristen Wiig, Laura Dern, Allison Janney, Ricky Martin, Josh Lucas, Leslie Bibb, Amber Chardae Robinson, Mindy Cohn, Julia Duffy and Kaia Gerber, with extra special guest star turns by the legendary Bruce Dern and the iconic, multiple-award winning Carol Burnett. Watch the video trailer now!
Meet the Cast of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
The new Broadway production of Henrik Ibsen’s thunderous masterwork, AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, adapted by Tony Award Nominee Amy Herzog and directed by Tony Award Winner Sam Gold, begins previews tonight, Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Meet the cast of An Enemy of the People here!
Allison Janney Joins THE DIPLOMAT Season 2
Netflix announced that Allison Janney (I, Tonya; The West Wing) will guest star in Season 2 of The Diplomat. The Diplomat is a Golden Globe, Emmy, SAG, PGA, and CCA-nominated series and has received numerous additional accolades since it premiered last year.
Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films
Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway.
AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, Starring Michael Imperioli, Jeremy Strong & Victoria Pedretti Sets Full Cast
The full cast has been revealed for An Enemy of the People on Broadway! Find out who is joining Jeremy Strong, Michael Imperioli, and Victoria Pedretti in the cast!
Listen: Corey Hawkins, Phylicia Rashad & More Join RADIO PLAY REVIVAL Podcast Season 3
The Broadway Podcast Network will present the return of RADIO PLAY REVIVALpodcast.
SOME LIKE IT HOT Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances on Broadway
There are only two more weeks left to see SOME LIKE IT HOT at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Laura Benanti, Charlie Day, Kathryn Hahn & More to Join 2024 Williamstown Theatre Festival Gala
Get all the details on the star-studded 2024 WTF Gala, featuring Laura Benanti, Charlie Day, Kathryn Hahn, and more. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable event showcasing an incredible lineup of talent.
Full Cast Set for THE ALLY at The Public Theater Starring Josh Radnor & More
The Public Theater has revealed the complete cast for the world premiere of THE ALLY written by Tony Award-winning playwrightItamar Moses (The Band’s Visit) and directed by Drama Desk winner Lila Neugebauer (Appropriate).
Photos: First Look at Carol Burnett, Ricky Martin & More in Apple's PALM ROYALE Series
Check out photos of Academy Award nominee Kristen Wiig leading a renowned ensemble cast. Oscar and Emmy winners Laura Dern and Allison Janney join Ricky Martin, Josh Lucas, Leslie Bibb, Amber Chardae Robinson, Mindy Cohn, Julia Duffy and Kaia Gerber. With extra special guest star turns by the legendary Bruce Dern and the iconic Carol Burnett.
Photos: Broadway Dreams Foundation Honors Bob Greenblatt At 16th Annual Gala
On Saturday, December 9, 2023, the Broadway Dreams Foundation ('Broadway Dreams') honored prolific producer of television, film, and Broadway, Robert Greenblatt at their 16th Annual Gala held at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. See photos from the evening below.
Ray Romano Joins Netflix's NO GOOD DEED Dark Comedy Series
Ray Romano (Somewhere in Queens, Get Shorty, Made for Love) joins as “Paul Morgan” – Constantly stressed and flat broke, Paul is a contractor desperate to retire, pay off his debts and escape LA. He thinks selling his beautiful Los Feliz home is the solution to all his and his wife Lydia’s problems, but his past mistakes will continue to haunt him.
SOME LIKE IT HOT Enters Final Four Weeks on Broadway
There are only four more weeks left to see SOME LIKE IT HOT at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Allison Janney FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Allison Janney been in?
Allison Janney has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.
How many West End shows has Allison Janney been in?
Allison Janney has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Allison Janney been nominated for?
Allison Janney has been nominated for various awards throughout her career, including the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "Six Degrees of Separation," Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same production. She was also nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "9 to 5" and for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "9 to 5: The Musical." Additionally, Janney received nominations for Outstanding Featured Actress - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "A View from the Bridge," Best Featured Actress - Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same production, and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "A View From the Bridge." Further nominations include Outstanding Featured Actress - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "A View from the Bridge," Best Featured Actress - Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Present Laughter," and Outstanding Featured Actress - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Present Laughter."
What awards has Allison Janney won?
Allison Janney has won the following awards: - Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for 9 to 5 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for A View from the Bridge - Best Featured Actress - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A View from the Bridge - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for A View from the Bridge - Best Featured Actress - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Present Laughter
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