Allison Janney Biography

Allison Brooks Janney is a famous American actress. She has played many major as well as supporting roles, both in television as well as cinema. She became well-known for various TV programs, the most popular among them being ‘The West Wing.’ It was an American political drama television series which was created by Aaron Sorkin and was broadcast from 1999 to 2006. The series, which was primarily set in the West Wing of the White House, was about the fictitious administration of Josiah Bartlet, a fictitious president. Janney’s role as the Press Secretary of the President was hugely appreciated, for which she was nominated for an Emmy Award. The show was a success, not only receiving positive reviews from critics but also winning three Golden Globe Awards and 26 Emmy Awards. Another role for which she has been highly appreciated is of Bonnie Plunket in the American TV series ‘Mom.’ It deals with the emotional story of a single mother dealing with various problems in her life such as alcoholism and drug abuse. Throughout her career, Janney has won various awards such as the Critics’ Choice Television Award for ‘Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series’ in 2013. She has also worked as a voice-actor in the famous 2003 animated movie ‘Finding Nemo’ and its 2016 sequel ‘Finding Dory’.