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Also Known As Allison Brooks Janney
Born November 19, 1959 (age 66) • Boston • Massachusetts • (Birthday in 6 days)
Awards And Honors Emmy Award • Academy Award • Tony Awards

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Allison Janney smiles in a close-up portrait with shoulder-length light brown hair, wearing a black textured top and earrings, against a dark background.
Allison Janney stands holding a folder beside three male cast members, all in business attire with identification badges, in a scene from The West Wing.
Allison Janney, dressed as a waitress in a maroon uniform, stands holding a coffee pot in a diner with red lighting in a scene from the film I, Tonya.
Allison Janney as C.J. Cregg sits at a desk holding a phone to her ear and a mobile device in her other hand in a scene from The West Wing.
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