Allison Janney: podcast appearances and interviews

Allison Brooks Janney, born on November 19, 1959, is an American actress recognized for her work across film, television, and stage. She has received numerous awards for her performances, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, and seven Primetime Emmy Awards. Additionally, she has been nominated for two Tony Awards. Janney was born in Boston and raised in Dayton, Ohio. After graduating from Kenyon College, she received a scholarship to study at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Her early career involved minor and uncredited appearances in film and television. Her breakthrough role was C. J. Cregg on the NBC series The West Wing, which earned her four Primetime Emmy Awards. She also received Emmy recognition for her roles in Masters of Sex and the sitcom Mom, totaling seven Emmy Awards across her career. Janney made her professional stage debut in 1989 with the Off-Broadway production Ladies and later appeared on Broadway, earning two Drama Desk Awards. She was nominated for Tony Awards for her performances in A View from the Bridge and 9 to 5. Her filmography includes a variety of character roles in movies such as Primary Colors, American Beauty, 10 Things I Hate About You, The Hours, Juno, Hairspray, The Help, Spy, Bad Education, and Bombshell. Her portrayal of LaVona Golden in I, Tonya earned her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. In recent years, she guest starred in the Netflix series The Diplomat in 2024 and 2025.