Allison Janney
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1959-11-19
    • Born Place: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
  • Also Known As:

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

Allison Janney

Allison Brooks Janney, born on November 19, 1959, in Boston, Massachusetts, is a celebrated American actress renowned for her exceptional talent across stage, film, and television. Standing tall at six feet, she initially faced challenges in landing roles due to her height but persevered to become a highly respected and versatile performer. Janney's breakthrough came with her iconic portrayal of C.J. Cregg, the White House Press Secretary in the NBC political drama The West Wing (1999-2006), for which she earned four Primetime Emmy Awards. Her career boasts an impressive array of roles in acclaimed films such as American Beauty, 10 Things I Hate About You, The Hours, Juno, and The Help. In 2018, she received widespread critical acclaim and an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her powerful performance in I, Tonya. On television, she further solidified her status with her starring role as Bonnie Plunkett in the CBS sitcom Mom (2013-2021), winning two more Primetime Emmy Awards. More recently, she appeared in Another Simple Favor (2025) as Aunt Linda McLanden. With seven Primetime Emmy Awards, a Tony Award nomination for her Broadway debut in A View from the Bridge, a Golden Globe, a BAFTA, and a Screen Actors Guild Award, Allison Janney is one of the most decorated and admired actresses of her generation.

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