Allison Janney

Born:1959년 11월 19일

Place of Birth:Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Allison Janney, born on November 19, 1959, is a versatile American actress whose illustrious career has spanned over three decades. Hailing from Boston and raised in Dayton, Ohio, Janney's journey to stardom began with a scholarship to the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art after graduating from Kenyon College. While she initially had minor roles in film and television, her breakthrough came with her iconic portrayal of C. J. Cregg in the acclaimed NBC series, The West Wing, where she garnered four Primetime Emmy Awards.

In addition to her television success, Janney has made a significant impact on the stage, with her professional debut in the Off-Broadway production Ladies in 1989. Her Broadway debut in the 1996 revival of Present Laughter marked the beginning of a remarkable stage career, earning her two Drama Desk Awards and Tony Award nominations for her outstanding performances in various productions.

Janney's filmography is as diverse as it is impressive, with notable roles in a wide range of movies such as American Beauty, Juno, The Help, and I, Tonya, for which she clinched an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe Award. Her ability to seamlessly transition between comedy and drama has solidified her status as one of Hollywood's most talented actresses.

Beyond her on-screen achievements, Janney's talent extends to voice acting, with memorable roles in animated films like Finding Nemo, Minions, and The Addams Family. Her captivating voice brings characters to life in a way that resonates with audiences of all ages.

Janney's portrayal of complex and multifaceted characters, such as the cynical recovering addict Bonnie Plunkett in the sitcom Mom, showcases her exceptional range as an actress. Her ability to infuse depth and nuance into each role she takes on has earned her widespread acclaim and numerous accolades throughout her career.

With a filmography that includes a mix of critically acclaimed dramas, comedies, and animated films, Allison Janney continues to captivate audiences with her exceptional talent and versatility. Her dedication to her craft and her ability to embody a diverse array of characters have firmly established her as a powerhouse in the entertainment industry.

Whether she's delivering a poignant dramatic performance or eliciting laughter with her impeccable comedic timing, Allison Janney's on-screen presence is nothing short of mesmerizing. Her impressive body of work serves as a testament to her immense talent and enduring impact on the world of film and television.

As she continues to take on challenging and compelling roles, Allison Janney remains a beloved and respected figure in Hollywood, with a career that has left an indelible mark on the entertainment landscape. Her legacy as an actress of unparalleled skill and versatility is sure to endure for years to come.

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Another Simple Favor

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10 Things I Hate About You

Ms. Perky

1999

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Finding Nemo

Peach (voice)

2003

Nemo, an adventurous young clownfish, is unexpectedly taken from his Great Barrier Reef home to a dentist's office aquarium. It's up to his worrisome father Marlin and a friendly but forgetful fish Dory to bring Nemo home -- meeting vegetarian sharks, surfer dude turtles, hypnotic jellyfish, hungry seagulls, and more along the way.

The Creator

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2023

Amid a future war between the human race and the forces of artificial intelligence, a hardened ex-special forces agent grieving the disappearance of his wife, is recruited to hunt down and kill the Creator, the elusive architect of advanced AI who has developed a mysterious weapon with the power to end the war—and mankind itself.

The Help

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2011

Aibileen Clark is a middle-aged African-American maid who has spent her life raising white children and has recently lost her only son; Minny Jackson is an African-American maid who has often offended her employers despite her family's struggles with money and her desperate need for jobs; and Eugenia "Skeeter" Phelan is a young white woman who has recently moved back home after graduating college to find out her childhood maid has mysteriously disappeared. These three stories intertwine to explain how life in Jackson, Mississippi revolves around "the help"; yet they are always kept at a certain distance because of racial lines.

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

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2019

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Over the Hedge

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Finding Dory

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Minions

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Spy

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2015

A desk-bound CIA analyst volunteers to go undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer, and prevent diabolical global disaster.

Mr. Peabody & Sherman

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The Addams Family

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Juno

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2007

Faced with an unplanned pregnancy, sixteen year old high-schooler, Juno MacGuff, makes an unusual decision regarding her unborn child.

Six Days Seven Nights

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In the South Pacific island of Makatea, career-driven magazine editor Robin Monroe is on a week-long vacation getaway with her boyfriend, Frank Martin. An emergency work assignment in neighboring Tahiti requires Robin to hire the cantankerous pilot Quinn Harris who had flown them to Makatea on a small transport plane. While flying, a powerful storm forces Quinn to make an emergency landing on a nearby deserted island. The dissimilar pair avoid each other at first, until they're forced to team up to escape from the island -- and some pirates who want their heads.

Bombshell

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The Girl on the Train

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The Hours

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The Ice Storm

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The DUFF

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Miracle on 34th Street

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A Thousand Words

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2012

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I, Tonya

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Private Parts

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Liberal Arts

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2012

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2019

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In this adaptation of the best-selling roman à clef about Bill Clinton's 1992 run for the White House, the young and gifted Henry Burton is tapped to oversee the presidential campaign of Governor Jack Stanton. Burton is pulled into the politician's colorful world and looks on as Stanton -- who has a wandering eye that could be his downfall -- contends with his ambitious wife, Susan, and an outspoken adviser, Richard Jemmons.

Margaret

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2011

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Drop Dead Gorgeous

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Tammy

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The Way Way Back

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2013

Shy 14-year-old Duncan goes on summer vacation with his mother, her overbearing boyfriend, and her boyfriend's daughter. Having a rough time fitting in, Duncan finds an unexpected friend in Owen, manager of the Water Wizz water park.

Away We Go

Lily

2009

Verona and Burt have moved to Colorado to be close to Burt's parents but, with Verona expecting their first child, Burt's parents inexplicably decide to move to Belgium, now leaving them in a place they hate and without a support structure in place. They set off on a whirlwind tour of of disparate locations where they have friends or relatives, sampling not only different cities and climates but also different families. Along the way they realize that the journey is less about discovering where they want to live and more about figuring out what type of parents they want to be.

To Leslie

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A West Texas single mother wins the lottery and squanders it just as fast, leaving behind a world of heartbreak. Years later, with her charm running out and nowhere to go, she fights to rebuild her life and find redemption.

...First Do No Harm

Dr. Melanie Abbasac

1997

When Lori Reimuller learns that her young son Robbie has epilepsy, she first trusts the judgment of the hospital staff in how best to bring it under control. As Robbie's health slides radically downhill, however, she becomes frustrated and desperate, and so does her own research into the existing literature on treatments. When she decides to try an alternative treatment called the Ketogenic Diet, devised long ago by a doctor from Johns Hopkins, she is met with narrow-minded resistance from Robbie's doctor, who is prepared to take legal action to prevent Lori from removing him from the hospital.

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