Allison Janney
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Summary
Allison Janney was born on November 19, 1959[1], in Boston[2]. She has worked as an actor[3], voice actor[4], stage actor[5], television actor[6], and film actor[7]. She ranks in the top 0.15% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55,815 views/month, #1,543 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Jervis Spencer Janney[9]
- Mother: Macy Brooks Janney[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Native language: English[12]
- Educated at: Kenyon College[13], Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[14], The Miami Valley School[15], Hotchkiss School[16], Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre[17]
- Award received: Theatre World Award[18], Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture[19], Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Cast[20], National Board of Review Award for Best Cast[21], Satellite Award for Best Cast – Motion Picture[22], Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical[23], Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series[24], Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series[25], Satellite Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama[26], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series[27], Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play[28], Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture[29], Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[30], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series[31]
- Sex or gender: female[32]
- Commons category: Allison Janney[33]
- Unmarried partner: Philip Joncas[34]
- Residence: Dayton[35]
- Family name: Janney[36]
- Given name: Allison[37]
- Web feed URL: https://decodedarts.com/index.php/feed/[38]
- Nominated for: Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play[39], Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical[40], Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series[41], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series[42], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series[43]
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Why It Matters
Allison Janney has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] She is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Allison Janney born?
Allison Janney was born in Boston[2].
Who were Allison Janney's parents?
Allison Janney's father was Jervis Spencer Janney[9]. Allison Janney's mother was Macy Brooks Janney[10].
What did Allison Janney do for work?
Allison Janney worked as an actor[3], voice actor[4], stage actor[5], television actor[6], and film actor[7].
Where did Allison Janney go to school?
Allison Janney was educated at Kenyon College[13], Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[14], The Miami Valley School[15], and Hotchkiss School[16].
What awards did Allison Janney receive?
Honors received include Theatre World Award[18], Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture[19], and Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Cast[20].