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Allison Janney

Actor

Allison Janney was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 2011 Independent Spirit Awards for her role in Todd Solondz’s film Life During Wartime. In addition, she has completed production on the independent feature The Oranges alongside Catherine Keener and Hugh Laurie.

Janney starred opposite Meryl Streep in The Hours, which received a SAG Award nomination for Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture. Janney’s other film credits include The Help, Juno, Hairspray, Away We Go, 10 Things I Hate About You, Primary Colors, The Ice Storm and Strangers with Candy. She also provided voices for the animated movies Finding Nemo and Over the Hedge.

Janney made her Broadway debut in Noel Coward’s Present Laughter, for which she earned the Outer Critics Circle Award and Clarence Derwent Award. She also appeared in Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge, receiving her first Tony Award nomination and winning the Outer Critics Circle Award. Janney was last seen on Broadway in the musical 9 to 5, for which she earned a Tony nomination and won the Drama Desk Award.

Earlier this year she made a return to television in the ABC comedy series Mr. Sunshine with Matthew Perry. Janney is renowned for her starring role in the acclaimed NBC series The West Wing, where she won a remarkable four Emmy Awards and four SAG Awards for her portrayal of White House Press Secretary CJ Cregg.

Photo credit – Greg Gorman

Past Programs Featuring Allison Janney

Wednesday, June 1, 2011 | 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm

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