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Allison Janney
Also known as Allison Brooks Janney
Career
Active 1989 – present
Biography
About Allison Janney
At 6'0" tall, Allison Janney commands attention even before she speaks. Her slim build and brown hair, paired with blue eyes, are part of a striking presence that has made her one of the most recognizable actresses of her generation. She is an American actress and producer, born in Boston, Massachusetts, and raised in Dayton, Ohio. Her career spans from 1989 to the present, beginning when she was around 29 years old, and she has been active for 37 years.
After graduating from Kenyon College, she received a scholarship to study at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. She made her professional stage debut with the Off-Broadway production Ladies in 1989, and later made her Broadway debut in the 1996 revival of Present Laughter. Her breakthrough came with the role of C. J. Cregg in the NBC political drama series The West Wing (1999–2006), for which she won four Primetime Emmy Awards. She added a fifth Emmy for a guest role on Masters of Sex in 2014 and two more for her portrayal of Bonnie Plunkett on the CBS sitcom Mom (2013–2021).
Her film career includes notable character roles in Primary Colors (1998), American Beauty (1999), The Hours (2002), Juno (2007), Hairspray (2007), The Help (2011), Spy (2015), Bad Education (2019), and Bombshell (2019). She won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of LaVona Golden in I, Tonya (2017). Her accolades include an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, and seven Primetime Emmy Awards, with nominations for two Tony Awards. She has also won two Drama Desk Awards. As of a recent count, she has 999,000 followers on Instagram.
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Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1989-present (started around 29 years old; 37 years active)
- Birthplace
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Weight
- 139 lbs (or 63 kg)
- Measurements
- 35–24–36 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.67
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34B show conversions - UK: 34B, EU: 75B, AU: 12B, JP: 75B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 999k (as of March 2026)
Frequently asked
What are some of Allison Janney's most notable awards?
Allison Janney has won an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, and seven Primetime Emmy Awards. She has also been nominated for two Tony Awards.
How did Allison Janney achieve her breakthrough in acting?
Her breakthrough came with the role of C. J. Cregg in the NBC political drama series The West Wing, which earned her four Primetime Emmy Awards.
What films has Allison Janney appeared in?
She has appeared in films such as Primary Colors, American Beauty, The Hours, Juno, Hairspray, The Help, Spy, Bad Education, and Bombshell.
Did you know
- Allison Janney won an Academy Award for her role in I, Tonya, where she played LaVona Golden.
- She has won seven Primetime Emmy Awards across different shows, including The West Wing, Masters of Sex, and Mom.
- She received a scholarship to study at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art after graduating from Kenyon College.
- Her body type is slim, and her measurements are 35-24-36.
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