Allison Janney

Actor

Allison Janney

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. Born in Boston and raised in Dayton, Ohio, Janney received a scholarship to study at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art following her graduation from Kenyon College. After years of minor and uncredited film and...

Born	Nov 19, 1959 — Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Known for	Acting

Known For

Minions & Monsters poster

7.6

Minions & Monsters

2026 · Adventure

The Creator poster

7.0

The Creator

2023 · Action

Bombshell poster

6.8

Bombshell

2019 · Drama

The Addams Family poster

6.6

The Addams Family

2019 · Animation

Ma poster

5.8

Ma

2019 · Horror

I, Tonya poster

7.5

I, Tonya

2018 · Comedy

Acting Credits

Minions & Monsters 2026 — Olivia (voice)
The Creator 2023 — Colonel Howell
Bombshell 2019 — Susan Estrich
The Addams Family 2019 — Margaux Needler (voice)
Ma 2019 — Doctor Brooks
I, Tonya 2018 — LaVona
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2016 — Dr. Golan
The Girl on the Train 2016 — Detective Sgt. Riley
Minions 2015 — Madge Nelson (voice)
Spy 2015 — Elaine Crocker
The DUFF 2015 — Dottie Piper
Mr. Peabody & Sherman 2014 — Ms. Grunion (voice)
The Way Way Back 2013 — Betty Thompson
The Help 2011 — Charlotte Phelan
Juno 2007 — Bren MacGuff
Hairspray 2007 — Prudy Pringleton
Over the Hedge 2006 — Gladys (voice)
Finding Nemo 2003 — Peach (voice)
The Hours 2002 — Sally Lester
American Beauty 1999 — Barbara Fitts
10 Things I Hate About You 1999 — Ms. Perky