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Allison Janney

Allison Janney

Acting·1959·103 films

Allison Brooks Janney (born November 19, 1959) is an American actress. In a career spanning three decades, she is known for her performances across multiple genres of screen and stage. Janney has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, and seven Primetime Emmy Awards, in addition to nominations for two Tony Awards.

Filmography

Finding Nemo
Finding Nemo (2003)Peach (voice)
American Beauty
American Beauty (1999)Barbara Fitts
Finding Dory
Finding Dory (2016)Peach (voice)
Minions
Minions (2015)Madge Nelson (voice)
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016)Dr. Golan
The Help
The Help (2011)Charlotte Phelan
10 Things I Hate About You
10 Things I Hate About You (1999)Ms. Perky
Juno
Juno (2007)Bren MacGuff
Spy
Spy (2015)Elaine Crocker
I, Tonya
I, Tonya (2017)LaVona
The Girl on the Train
The Girl on the Train (2016)Detective Sgt. Riley
Over the Hedge
Over the Hedge (2006)Gladys (voice)
The DUFF
The DUFF (2015)Dottie Piper
The Creator
The Creator (2023)Colonel Howell
Bombshell
Bombshell (2019)Susan Estrich
Hairspray
Hairspray (2007)Prudy Pringleton
Mr. Peabody & Sherman
Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014)Ms. Grunion (voice)
The Addams Family
The Addams Family (2019)Margaux Needler (voice)
Ma
Ma (2019)Doctor Brooks
The Way Way Back
The Way Way Back (2013)Betty Thompson
The Hours
The Hours (2002)Sally Lester
Six Days Seven Nights
Six Days Seven Nights (1998)Marjorie
A Thousand Words
A Thousand Words (2012)Samantha Davis
Tammy
Tammy (2014)Deb
Miracle on 34th Street
Miracle on 34th Street (1994)Woman in Christmas Shop
Wolf
Wolf (1994)Party Guest
Bad Words
Bad Words (2013)Dr. Bernice Deagan
Lou
Lou (2022)Lou
Bad Education
Bad Education (2019)Pam Gluckin
Tallulah
Tallulah (2016)Margo
The Ice Storm
The Ice Storm (1997)Dot Halford
The Roses
The Roses (2025)Eleanor
The Rewrite
The Rewrite (2014)Professor Weldon
Away We Go
Away We Go (2009)Lily
Liberal Arts
Liberal Arts (2012)Professor Judith Fairfield
Get On Up
Get On Up (2014)Kathy
Another Simple Favor
Another Simple Favor (2025)Aunt Linda McLanden
The Oranges
The Oranges (2011)Carol Ostroff
Celebrity
Celebrity (1998)Evelyn Isaacs
Drop Dead Gorgeous
Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)Loretta
Nurse Betty
Nurse Betty (2000)Lyla
Private Parts
Private Parts (1997)Dee Dee
Primary Colors
Primary Colors (1998)Miss Walsh
The Object of My Affection
The Object of My Affection (1998)Constance Miller
Margaret
Margaret (2011)Monica Patterson
Troop Zero
Troop Zero (2019)Miss Massey
Big Night
Big Night (1996)Ann
To Leslie
To Leslie (2022)Nancy
The Associate
The Associate (1996)Sandy
Breaking News in Yuba County
Breaking News in Yuba County (2021)Sue Buttons
The Chumscrubber
The Chumscrubber (2005)Allie Stiffle
Struck by Lightning
Struck by Lightning (2013)Sheryl Phillips
The People We Hate at the Wedding
The People We Hate at the Wedding (2022)Donna
The Cowboy Way
The Cowboy Way (1994)NYPD Computer Operator
How to Deal
How to Deal (2003)Lydia Martin
Life During Wartime
Life During Wartime (2010)Trish Maplewood
Minions & More 2
Minions & More 2 (2022)Madge Nelson (voice)
Sun Dogs
Sun Dogs (2017)Rose Chipley
Strangers with Candy
Strangers with Candy (2006)Alice
Touchy Feely
Touchy Feely (2013)Bronwyn
Trust Me
Trust Me (2013)Meg
The Impostors
The Impostors (1998)Maxine (Max)
Binky Nelson Unpacified
Binky Nelson Unpacified (2015)Madge Nelson (voice)
Walking and Talking
Walking and Talking (1996)Gum Puller
Pretty Ugly People
Pretty Ugly People (2008)Suzanna
Julian Po
Julian Po (1997)Lilah Leech
...First Do No Harm
...First Do No Harm (1997)Dr. Melanie Abbasac
Love and Distrust
Love and Distrust (2010)Grechen (segment "Auto Motives")
A Happening of Monumental Proportions
A Happening of Monumental Proportions (2017)Principal Nichols
Faithful
Faithful (1996)Saleslady
Everything's Going to Be Great
Everything's Going to Be Great (2025)Macy Smart
Prop 8: The Musical
Prop 8: The Musical (2008)Prop 8 Leader's #1 Wife
Brightest Star
Brightest Star (2013)The Astronomer
Winter Solstice
Winter Solstice (2004)Molly Ripkin
A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote
A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote (2020)C.J. Cregg
Days and Nights
Days and Nights (2014)Elizabeth
Lazy Susan
Lazy Susan (2020)Velvet
Piccadilly Jim
Piccadilly Jim (2004)Eugenia Crocker
David and Lisa
David and Lisa (1998)Alix
Beyond Boundaries: The Harvey Weinstein Scandal
Beyond Boundaries: The Harvey Weinstein Scandal (2018)Self (archive footage)
Who Shot Pat?
Who Shot Pat? (1989)Miss Penny
Expedition Amelia
Expedition Amelia (2019)Narrator (voice)
Miss You, Love You
Miss You, Love You (2026)Diane Patterson
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love (2023)Self - Guest
Our Very Own
Our Very Own (2005)Joan Whitfield
Letters to Jackie: Remembering President Kennedy
Letters to Jackie: Remembering President Kennedy (2013)Self - Narrator (voice)
Path to Paradise: The Untold Story of the World Trade Center Bombing
Path to Paradise: The Untold Story of the World Trade Center Bombing (1997)Assistant D.A.
Rescuing Desire
Rescuing Desire (1996)Betsy
The Night Is Young
The Night Is Young (2018)Wanda
Celia
Celia (2012)Celia
Blind Spot
Blind Spot (1993)Doreen
Dead Funny
Dead Funny (1994)Jennifer
The Debtors
The Debtors (1999)
True Love: Making The Creator
True Love: Making The Creator (2023)Self
Anita Liberty
Anita Liberty (1997)Gynecologist
Rooftop Kisses
Rooftop Kisses (2002)Melissa
Minions & Monsters
Minions & Monsters (2026)Olivia (voice)
Chicken Party
Chicken Party (2003)Barbara Strasser
Still Working 9 to 5
Still Working 9 to 5 (2022)Self
Heading Home
Heading Home (1995)Mary Polanski
You Can’t Stop the Beat: The Long Journey of "Hairspray"
You Can’t Stop the Beat: The Long Journey of "Hairspray" (2007)Self
The Dog Stars
The Dog Stars (2026)
It's Still Me!
It's Still Me! (2009)Narrator (voice)