Allison Brooks Janney (born November 19, 1959) is an American actress. Known for her performances across the screen and stage, she has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award…
Allison Janney is an American actress who won acclaim on stage, film, and television but is perhaps best known for her portrayal of C.J. Cregg, the White House press secretary on the hit TV show The West Wing (1999–2006).
Growing up in Ohio, Allison Janney hoped to one day become a figure skater. However, after a frightening injury derailed her dream, she fell in love with acting while pursuing a degree in theatre at Kenyon College.