Allison Janney bio

Allison Brooks Janney (born April 14th on the 14th of April, 1970) is an American actor. She is known for her performances on screen and stage. She's also been nominated for two Tony Awards and has won an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, and seven Primetime Emmy Awards. Allison Janney, who spent more than 20 years working in regional theatres, became known for her role as White House Press Secretary C.J. Gregg played a prominent role on The West Wing. Allison Janney was always a late to the party. The permit to drive was not issued until the age of 17 - a year later than many of her peers from Ohio. Her first time out on a date was during her time at University. When she began auditioning at 23 years old, she didn't appear in a film until she was in her 30s. After separating from Mom in 2020, Faris has been very cautious about roles, mainly performing in animated films, with the exception of 2022's The Estate. According to Faris specifically tells PEOPLE that this was not a conscious decision she made. Anna Faris quit her CBS sitcom Mom before its eighth and final season. Faris initially stated that she was planning to leave the CBS sitcom Mom in order to accept new challenges. But, she gives more insight into the reasons behind her return to acting. The producers needn't have fretted as Janney has worn an wig in the series from the beginning. Fallon said to her "'Guys I've been wearing a wig ever since season one, but nobody had ever heard of it. Then everybody is conscious.'" Janney is hoping to bring her wig back with her. According to the reports that she earned an average of $125,000 to $225,000 per episode in the first seasons. By the third or forth season, her partner Allison Janey was earning an estimate of $200,000 per episode.