Allison Janney

Allison Janney is an American actress whose work spans film, television, and theater. She is widely known for playing White House press secretary C. J. Cregg on The West Wing.

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The West Wing: An American political drama series that follows the staff of a fictional White House administration. Janney's C. J. Cregg became one of the series' central characters.
Aaron Sorkin: An American screenwriter and playwright known for dialogue-driven political dramas. His writing shaped C. J. Cregg's fast-paced dialogue and public authority.
Kenyon College: A private liberal arts college in Gambier, Ohio. Janney studied theater there and graduated in 1982.
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress: An annual Academy Award honoring a standout supporting performance by an actress in a film. Janney received it for I, Tonya in 2018.
C. J. Cregg: The White House press secretary and later chief of staff in the television series The West Wing. Janney's most celebrated television role earned her four Primetime Emmy Awards.
Margo Martindale: An American character actress known for acclaimed work in film and television. Martindale played Janney's sister in Mom, forming a central comic partnership.
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art: A London drama school that provides professional training in acting and theater crafts. Janney attended its summer program while developing her acting skills.
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: A Primetime Emmy category recognizing lead performances by actresses in comedy series. Janney won twice for playing Bonnie Plunkett in Mom.
The Good Wife: An American legal and political drama series about a lawyer rebuilding her career after her husband's scandal. Janney appeared as political strategist Eli Gold's campaign manager, Sarah Stannish.
Allison Janney filmography: A record of Allison Janney's acting roles in film, television, and theater. Her credits reveal a career extending well beyond her best-known television characters.