Allison Janney was born on November 19, 1959, making her 65 years old as of 2025. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and is an acclaimed American actress known for her roles in The West Wing , Mom , and I, Tonya , among others.

Early Life and Education

Allison Janney grew up in Ohio and attended the Miami Valley School and the Hotchkiss School before earning a degree in theatre from Kenyon College. She further trained at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, supported by a scholarship.

Career Highlights

Janney gained widespread recognition for her role as C.J. Cregg in The West Wing (1999–2006), winning multiple Emmy Awards. She later earned acclaim for her portrayal of Bonnie Plunkett in Mom (2013–2021) and won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as LaVona Golden in I, Tonya (2017).

Personal Life

She is the daughter of Macy Brooks Janney, a former actress, and Jervis Spencer Janney Jr., a real estate developer and jazz musician. Janney has two brothers, Jay and Hal, the latter of whom passed away in 2011. She is also a descendant of Mayflower passenger Constance Hopkins, a fact explored in a 2022 episode of Who Do You Think You Are?.