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Away We Go (2009) -- This is a clip from the movie Away We Go, directed by Sam Mendes.
"The Insider" (2004): : -- While in NYC for the TONY nominee luncheon, host Ross Mathews interviewed the biggest names in show business, including Jane Fonda, Dolly Parton, Allison Janney and Liza Minnelli! See what happens when Ross forgets to snap a photo with Liza!
Away We Go (2009) -- A couple who is expecting their first child travel around the U.S. in order to find a perfect place to start their family
Hairspray (2007) -- Music video: Ladies Choice
10 Things I Hate About You (1999) -- Featurette: Stadium Serenade

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Date of Birth:
19 November 1959, Dayton, Ohio, USA more
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Mini Biography:
Allison Janney is an award-winning actress who has earned a solid reputation... more
Trivia:
Mother was an actor. more
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Awards:
Nominated for 4 Golden Globes. Another 15 wins & 20 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(149 articles)
Tiff: Top 10 New Faces & Voices: #10. Dylan Riley Snyder
 (From ioncinema. 30 November 2009, 1:32 AM, PST)
Tiff 2009 Day 6: Todd Solondz's Life During Wartime
 (From ioncinema. 30 November 2009, 1:32 AM, PST)
US TV Schedule:
Mon. Nov. 308:00 AMBRAVO The West WingGalileo#2.9more

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Actress, Soundtrack, Self, Archive Footage
Actress:
  1. The Pitts (2009) (TV) (in production) (rumored) .... Liz Pitt
  2. A Thousand Words (2011) (completed)
  3. Margaret (2010) (completed) .... Wounded Woman

  4. "Phineas and Ferb" .... Charlene Doofenshmirtz (4 episodes, 2008-2009)
        - The Bully Code/Finding Mary McGuffin (2009) TV episode (voice) .... Charlene Doofenshmirtz
        - Thaddeus and Thor/De Plane! De Plane! (2009) TV episode (voice) .... Charlene Doofenshmirtz
        - Out of Toon/Hail Doofania (2008) TV episode (voice) .... Charlene Doofenshmirtz
        - I Scream, You Scream (2008) TV episode (voice) .... Charlene Doofenshmirtz
  5. Life During Wartime (2009) .... Trish
  6. Away We Go (2009) .... Lily
  7. Prop 8: The Musical (2008) .... Prop 8 Leader's #1 Wife
  8. Pretty Ugly People (2008) .... Suzanna
  9. Juno (2007) .... Brenda 'Bren' MacGuff
    ... aka Juno (Canada: French title)
  10. Hairspray (2007) .... Prudy Pingleton
  11. "Two and a Half Men" .... Beverly (1 episode, 2007)
        - My Damn Stalker (2007) TV episode .... Beverly
  12. "The West Wing" .... Claudia Jean 'C.J.' Cregg (155 episodes, 1999-2006)
        - Tomorrow (2006) TV episode .... Claudia Jean 'C.J.' Cregg
        - Institutional Memory (2006) TV episode .... Claudia Jean 'C.J.' Cregg
        - The Last Hurrah (2006) TV episode .... Claudia Jean 'C.J.' Cregg
        - Transition (2006) TV episode .... Claudia Jean 'C.J.' Cregg
        - Requiem (2006) TV episode .... Claudia Jean 'C.J.' Cregg
          (150 more)
  13. Over the Hedge (2006) (voice) .... Gladys
  14. "Weeds" .... Ms. Greenstein - Attorney (1 episode, 2005)
        - Lude Awakening (2005) TV episode (uncredited) .... Ms. Greenstein - Attorney
  15. Our Very Own (2005) .... Joan Whitfield
  16. The Chumscrubber (2005) .... Allie Stiffle
    ... aka Glück in kleinen Dosen (Germany)
  17. Strangers with Candy (2005) .... Alice
  18. Winter Solstice (2004/I) .... Molly Ripkin
  19. Piccadilly Jim (2004) .... Eugenia Crocker
  20. Chicken Party (2003) .... Barbara Strasser
  21. How to Deal (2003) .... Lydia Martin
  22. Finding Nemo (2003) (voice) .... Peach
  23. "King of the Hill" .... Laura (1 episode, 2003)
        - Full Metal Dust Jacket (2003) TV episode (voice) .... Laura
  24. The Hours (2002) .... Sally Lester
  25. Rooftop Kisses (2002) .... Melissa
  26. "Frasier" .... Phyllis / ... (2 episodes, 2001-2002)
        - Three Blind Dates (2002) TV episode .... Suzanne
        - The Two Hundredth (2001) TV episode (voice) .... Phyllis
  27. A Girl Thing (2001) (TV) .... Kathy McCormack
  28. Nurse Betty (2000) .... Lyla Branch
    ... aka Nurse Betty - Gefährliche Träume (Germany)
  29. Auto Motives (2000) .... Grechen
  30. Leaving Drew (2000) .... Paula

  31. The Debtors (1999)
  32. American Beauty (1999) .... Barbara Fitts
  33. Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999) .... Loretta
    ... aka Gnadenlos schön (Germany)
  34. 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) .... Ms. Perky
  35. "LateLine" .... Helen Marschant (1 episode, 1999)
        - The Minister of Television (1999) TV episode .... Helen Marschant
  36. David and Lisa (1998) (TV) .... Alix
    ... aka Oprah Winfrey Presents: David and Lisa (USA: complete title)
  37. Celebrity (1998) .... Evelyn Isaacs
  38. Six Days Seven Nights (1998) .... Marjorie, Robin's Boss
    ... aka 6 Days 7 Nights
  39. The Impostors (1998) .... Maxine
  40. The Object of My Affection (1998) .... Constance Miller
  41. Primary Colors (1998) .... Miss Walsh
    ... aka Mit aller Macht (Germany)
    ... aka Perfect Couple (Japan: English title)
    ... aka Primary Colors (France)
  42. Julian Po (1997) .... Lilah Leech
    ... aka The Tears of Julian Po
  43. Path to Paradise: The Untold Story of the World Trade Center Bombing. (1997) (TV) .... Assistant District Attorney
    ... aka Path to Paradise
  44. The Ice Storm (1997) .... Dot Halford
  45. Private Parts (1997) .... Dee Dee
    ... aka Howard Stern's Private Parts
  46. ...First Do No Harm (1997) (TV) .... Dr. Melanie Abbasac
  47. Anita Liberty (1997) .... Gynecologist
  48. The Associate (1996) .... Sandy
  49. "Cosby" .... Podiatric Nurse (1 episode, 1996)
        - Happily Ever Hilton (1996) TV episode .... Podiatric Nurse
  50. "Aliens in the Family" .... Principal Sherman (1 episode, 1996)
        - A Very Brody Tweeznax (1996) TV episode .... Principal Sherman
  51. Faithful (1996) .... Saleslady
  52. Big Night (1996) .... Ann
  53. Walking and Talking (1996) .... Gum Puller
  54. Rescuing Desire (1996) .... Betsy
  55. Flux (1996) .... Heather
  56. "New York Undercover" .... Vivian (1 episode, 1995)
    ... aka Uptown Undercover
        - Digital Underground (1995) TV episode .... Vivian
  57. "The Wright Verdicts" (1 episode, 1995)
        - Sins of the Father (1995) TV episode
  58. Heading Home (1995)
  59. Miracle on 34th Street (1994) .... Woman in Christmas Shop
  60. Wolf (1994) .... Party Guest
  61. The Cowboy Way (1994) .... NYPD Computer Operator
  62. "Law & Order" .... Ann Madsen / ... (2 episodes, 1992-1994)
    ... aka Law & Order Prime (USA: informal title)
        - Old Friends (1994) TV episode .... Ann Madsen
        - Star Struck (1992) TV episode .... Nora
  63. Dead Funny (1994) .... Jennifer
  64. "The Guiding Light" (1952) TV series .... Ginger (unknown episodes, 1993-1995)
    ... aka Guiding Light (USA: new title)
  65. Blind Spot (1993) (TV) .... Doreen
  66. "Morton & Hayes" .... Beatrice Caldicott / ... (2 episodes, 1991)
        - Home Buddies (1991) TV episode .... Mrs. Morton
        - Society Saps (1991) TV episode .... Beatrice Caldicott

  67. Who Shot Patakango? (1989) .... Miss Penny
    ... aka Breakin' the Rules (UK)
    ... aka Brooklyn Love Story
    ... aka Who Shot Pat?
Soundtrack:
  1. "The Charlie Rose Show" (2 episodes, 2009)
    ... aka Charlie Rose (USA: new title)
        - Episode dated 24 August 2009 (2009) TV episode (performer: "9 to 5")
        - Dolly Parton (2009) TV episode (performer: "9 to 5")
  2. The 63rd Annual Tony Awards (2009) (TV) (performer: "9 To 5", "Let the Sunshine In")
  3. "The View" (1 episode, 2009)
        - Episode dated 1 May 2009 (2009) TV episode (performer: "Shine Like The Sun" (uncredited))
  4. "CMT Insider" (1 episode, 2008)
        - Episode dated 27 September 2008 (2008) TV episode (performer: "9 to 5")
Self:
  1. The 63rd Annual Tony Awards (2009) (TV) .... Herself
  2. The Visa Signature Tony Awards Season Celebration (2009) (TV) .... Herself
  3. "The View" .... Herself (2 episodes, 2004-2009)
        - Episode dated 1 May 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 20 October 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Herself
  4. It's Still Me! (2009) (V) (voice) .... Narrator
  5. "CMT Insider" .... Herself (1 episode, 2008)
        - Episode dated 27 September 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Herself
  6. "The Bonnie Hunt Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 2008)
        - Episode dated 26 September 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Herself
  7. "Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show" .... Herself (10 episodes, 2004-2008)
    ... aka The Ellen Show (Australia)
        - Episode dated 23 September 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 17 September 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 10 December 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 22 May 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 12 October 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Herself
          (5 more)
  8. "Entertainment Tonight" .... Herself (5 episodes, 2008)
    ... aka E.T. (USA: informal title)
    ... aka ET Weekend (Australia: weekend title)
    ... aka Entertainment This Week (weekend title)
    ... aka This Week in Entertainment (USA: weekend title)
        - Episode dated 19 September 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 3 June 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 28 January 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 15 January 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 7 January 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Herself
  9. "American Idol: The Search for a Superstar" .... Herself - Audience Member (1 episode, 2008)
    ... aka American Idol (USA: new title)
    ... aka American Idol 2 (USA: promotional title)
    ... aka American Idol 3 (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka American Idol 4 (USA: fourth season title)
        - The Top Six Finalists Perform (2008) TV episode .... Herself - Audience Member
  10. The Captain (2008/I) .... Narrator
  11. "The EcoZone Project" (2007) TV series .... Herself (2007)
  12. "Up Close with Carrie Keagan" .... Herself (2 episodes, 2007)
        - Episode dated 19 December 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 18 July 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Herself
  13. You Can't Stop the Beat: The Long Journey of 'Hairspray' (2007) (V) .... Herself
  14. 11th Annual Prism Awards (2007) (TV) .... Herself - Winner
  15. "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" .... Herself (1 episode, 2007)
    ... aka Studio 60 (USA: informal alternative title)
        - The Disaster Show (2007) TV episode .... Herself
  16. It's 'Hairspray'! (2007) (V) .... Herself
  17. Meet the Cast of 'Over the Hedge' (2006) (V) .... Herself
  18. The 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2006) (TV) .... Herself
  19. "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" .... Herself (2 episodes, 2004-2006)
    ... aka Jimmy Kimmel (Australia)
        - Episode dated 21 July 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 29 March 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Herself
  20. "HBO First Look" .... Herself (1 episode, 2006)
        - Over the Hedge: Off the Strip & Onto the Screen (2006) TV episode .... Herself
  21. "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" .... Herself (2 episodes, 2005-2006)
        - Episode #2.76 (2006) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode #1.100 (2005) TV episode .... Herself
  22. The 59th Annual Tony Awards (2005) (TV) .... Herself - Presenter: Best Direction of a Play
  23. "The Richard and Judy Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 2005)
        - Episode dated 3 June 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Herself
  24. "Celebrity Poker Showdown" .... Herself (2 episodes, 2003-2005)
        - Tournament 5, Game 2 (2005) TV episode .... Herself
        - Tournament 1, Game 2 (2003) TV episode .... Herself
  25. Happy Birthday Oscar Wilde (2004) (TV) .... Herself
  26. "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" .... Herself (4 episodes, 2003-2004)
    ... aka Late Night with Conan O'Brien (Australia)
        - Episode dated 19 October 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 24 October 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 19 July 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 17 January 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Herself
  27. The 56th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2004) (TV) .... Herself - Winner: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
  28. Emmy's Greatest Moments (2004) (TV) .... Herself
    ... aka TV Land Presents: Emmy's Greatest Moments (USA: alternative title)
  29. "On-Air with Ryan Seacrest" .... Herself (1 episode, 2004)
        - Episode dated 23 January 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Herself
  30. "Intimate Portrait" .... Herself (2 episodes, 2004)
        - Stockard Channing (2004) TV episode .... Herself
        - Allison Janney (????) TV episode .... Herself
  31. Nicole Kidman: An American Cinematheque Tribute (2003) (TV) .... Herself
  32. The 55th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2003) (TV) .... Herself - Presenter: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Made for Television Movie/Nominee: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
  33. 100 Years of Hope and Humor (2003) (TV) .... Herself
  34. "Saturday Night Live" .... Herself (1 episode, 2002)
    ... aka NBC's Saturday Night (USA: complete title)
    ... aka SNL (USA: informal title)
    ... aka SNL 25 (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Saturday Night (USA: first season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live '80 (USA: sixth season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live 15 (USA: fifteenth season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live 20 (USA: twentieth season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live 25 (USA: twentiefifth season title)
        - Al Gore/Phish (2002) TV episode (uncredited) .... Herself
  35. "Late Show with David Letterman" .... Herself / ... (2 episodes, 2002)
    ... aka Late Show Backstage (USA: title for episodes with guest hosts)
    ... aka Letterman (Australia)
    ... aka The Late Show (USA: informal short title)
        - Episode #10.57 (2002) TV episode .... Herself - Guest
        - Episode dated 14 May 2002 (2002) TV episode .... Herself
  36. The 54th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2002) (TV) .... Herself
  37. The West Wing Documentary Special (2002) (TV) .... Claudia Jean 'C.J.' Cregg
  38. "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" .... Herself (2 episodes, 2000-2001)
        - Episode dated 31 May 2001 (2001) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 19 September 2000 (2000) TV episode .... Herself
  39. "The Charlie Rose Show" .... Herself - Guest (2 episodes, 1998-2001)
    ... aka Charlie Rose (USA: new title)
        - Episode dated 15 May 2001 (2001) TV episode .... Herself - Guest
        - Episode dated 4 June 1998 (1998) TV episode .... Herself - Guest
  40. The 2001 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (2001) (TV) (uncredited) .... Herself - Presenter
  41. 7th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2001) (TV) .... Herself - Winner: Best Actress [Drama Series], Best Ensemble [Drama Series]
  42. "Nyhetsmorgon" .... Herself (1 episode, 2000)
        - Filmen 'American Beauty' (2000) TV episode .... Herself

  43. "The More You Know" (1989) TV series .... Herself
Archive Footage:
  1. "The Charlie Rose Show"
        - Dolly Parton (2009) TV episode .... Violet Newstead
  2. TV Guide Close Up: Dolly Parton (2008) (TV) .... Violet Newstead
  3. President Hollywood (2008) (TV) (uncredited) .... Claudia Jean 'C.J.' Cregg/Miss Walsh
  4. "Kenny & vänner"
        - Kenny & Mark Knopfler (2008) TV episode (uncredited) .... Claudia Jean 'C.J.' Cregg
  5. Finding Nemo (2003) (VG) (voice) .... Peach the Starfish

Additional Details

Other Works:
In 1997 starred with Anthony LaPaglia on Broadway in a revival of Arthur Miller's play, "A View From The Bridge", for which she received a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress. LaPaglia eventually left the cast and was replaced by Tony Danza. more
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2 Interviews | 5 Articles | 2 Magazine Cover Photos more
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Drama | Comedy | Talk-Show | Documentary more
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