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Mini Biography:
Allison Janney is an award-winning actress who has earned a solid reputation... moreTrivia:
While struggling to make it as an actress, she told people who inquired... more
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Nominated for 4 Golden Globes. Another 15 wins & 20 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(146 articles)
Audi Celebrates Clean Diesel with Celebrity Cocktail Party (From HollyScoop. 2 November 2009, 8:34 AM, PST)
MovieSet’s Alliance DVD Round-Up - Coraline, Ghosts of Girlfriends, Away We Go, Easy Virtue, 17 Again
(From MovieSet.com. 30 October 2009, 3:50 PM, PDT)
US TV Schedule:
| Tue. Nov. 10 | 8:00 AM | BRAVO | The West Wing | Mr. Willis of Ohio | #1.6 | more |
Filmography
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1. | A Thousand Words (completed) (2011) | 2011 | - | - | |
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2. | Life During Wartime (2009) | Trish | 2009 | - | 7.5 (104) |
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3. | "Phineas and Ferb" (2007) | Charlene Doofenshmirtz (3 episodes, 2008-2009) | 2009 | - | 9.1 (14) |
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4. | Away We Go (2009) | Lily | 2009 | - | 7.5 (7,484) |
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5. | Margaret (completed) (2009) | Wounded Woman | 2009 | - | - |
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6. | The Pitts (in production) (2009) (TV) | (rumored) Liz Pitt | 2009 | - | - |
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7. | Prop 8: The Musical (2008) | Prop 8 Leader's #1 Wife | 2008 | - | 7.7 (574) |
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8. | Pretty Ugly People (2008) | Suzanna | 2008 | - | 5.6 (124) |
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9. | Juno (2007) | Brenda 'Bren' MacGuff | 2007 | $227M | 7.9 (134,941) |
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10. | Hairspray (2007) | Prudy Pingleton | 2007 | $141M | 7.3 (38,296) |
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11. | "Two and a Half Men" (2003) | Beverly (1 episode, 2007) | 2007 | - | 8.7 (238) |
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12. | "The West Wing" (1999) | Claudia Jean 'C.J.' Cregg (155 episodes, 1999-2006) | 2006 | - | 9.0 (8,567) |
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13. | Over the Hedge (2006) | (voice) Gladys | 2006 | $330M | 7.1 (32,702) |
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14. | "Weeds" (2005) | Ms. Greenstein - Attorney (1 episode, 2005) | 2005 | - | 8.6 (145) |
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15. | Our Very Own (2005) | Joan Whitfield | 2005 | - | 6.2 (276) |
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16. | The Chumscrubber (2005) | Allie Stiffle | 2005 | - | 7.1 (9,454) |
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17. | Strangers with Candy (2005) | Alice | 2005 | - | 6.0 (4,572) |
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18. | Winter Solstice (2004/I) | Molly Ripkin | 2004 | - | 6.3 (859) |
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19. | Piccadilly Jim (2004) | Eugenia Crocker | 2004 | - | 6.0 (321) |
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20. | Chicken Party (2003) | Barbara Strasser | 2003 | - | 6.9 (31) |
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21. | How to Deal (2003) | Lydia Martin | 2003 | - | 5.4 (4,937) |
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22. | Finding Nemo (2003) | (voice) Peach | 2003 | $865M | 8.2 (145,140) |
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23. | "King of the Hill" (1997) | Laura (1 episode, 2003) | 2003 | - | 7.7 (2,869) |
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24. | The Hours (2002) | Sally Lester | 2002 | - | 7.6 (40,963) |
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25. | Rooftop Kisses (2002) | Melissa | 2002 | - | 6.1 (7) |
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26. | "Frasier" (1993) | Phyllis / Suzanne (2 episodes, 2001-2002) | 2002 | - | 8.5 (11,687) |
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27. | A Girl Thing (2001) (TV) | Kathy McCormack | 2001 | - | 6.0 (353) |
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28. | Nurse Betty (2000) | Lyla Branch | 2000 | $27.3M | 6.4 (19,307) |
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29. | Auto Motives (2000) | Grechen | 2000 | - | 5.6 (25) |
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30. | Leaving Drew (2000) | Paula | 2000 | - | 6.6 (22) |
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31. | The Debtors (1999) | 1999 | - | 5.2 (101) | |
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32. | American Beauty (1999) | Barbara Fitts | 1999 | $336M | 8.6 (265,482) |
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33. | Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999) | Loretta | 1999 | - | 6.2 (15,346) |
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34. | 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) | Ms. Perky | 1999 | - | 6.9 (55,151) |
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35. | "LateLine" (1998) | Helen Marschant (1 episode, 1999) | 1999 | - | 6.1 (43) |
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36. | David and Lisa (1998) (TV) | Alix | 1998 | - | 6.8 (325) |
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37. | Celebrity (1998) | Evelyn Isaacs | 1998 | $6.13M | 6.1 (10,205) |
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38. | Six Days Seven Nights (1998) | Marjorie, Robin's Boss | 1998 | $165M | 5.5 (24,783) |
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39. | The Impostors (1998) | Maxine | 1998 | - | 6.0 (3,027) |
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40. | The Object of My Affection (1998) | Constance Miller | 1998 | $45.7M | 5.9 (7,976) |
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41. | Primary Colors (1998) | Miss Walsh | 1998 | $41.1M | 6.7 (14,610) |
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42. | Julian Po (1997) | Lilah Leech | 1997 | - | 6.0 (957) |
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43. | Path to Paradise: The Untold Story of the World Trade Center Bombing. (1997) (TV) | Assistant District Attorney | 1997 | - | 6.7 (245) |
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44. | The Ice Storm (1997) | Dot Halford | 1997 | $11.8M | 7.5 (25,705) |
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45. | Private Parts (1997) | Dee Dee | 1997 | $54M | 6.6 (16,898) |
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46. | ...First Do No Harm (1997) (TV) | Dr. Melanie Abbasac | 1997 | - | 6.6 (567) |
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47. | Anita Liberty (1997) | Gynecologist | 1997 | - | 4.9 (20) |
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48. | The Associate (1996) | Sandy | 1996 | $17.3M | 5.6 (3,037) |
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49. | "Cosby" (1996) | Podiatric Nurse (1 episode, 1996) | 1996 | - | 6.3 (423) |
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50. | "Aliens in the Family" (1996) | Principal Sherman (1 episode, 1996) | 1996 | - | 3.5 (31) |
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51. | Faithful (1996) | Saleslady | 1996 | - | 5.7 (936) |
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52. | Big Night (1996) | Ann | 1996 | $12.1M | 7.1 (7,072) |
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53. | Flux (1996) | Heather | 1996 | - | 6.9 (11) |
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54. | Walking and Talking (1996) | Gum Puller | 1996 | - | 6.5 (1,657) |
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55. | Rescuing Desire (1996) | Betsy | 1996 | - | 5.3 (31) |
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56. | "New York Undercover" (1994) | Vivian (1 episode, 1995) | 1995 | - | 7.2 (408) |
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57. | "The Wright Verdicts" (1995) | (1 episode, 1995) | 1995 | - | - |
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58. | Heading Home (1995) | 1995 | - | 8.6 (8) | |
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59. | Miracle on 34th Street (1994) | Woman in Christmas Shop | 1994 | - | 6.0 (5,768) |
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60. | Wolf (1994) | Party Guest | 1994 | $131M | 6.0 (18,155) |
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61. | The Cowboy Way (1994) | NYPD Computer Operator | 1994 | - | 5.2 (3,445) |
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62. | "Law & Order" (1990) | Ann Madsen / Nora (2 episodes, 1992-1994) | 1994 | - | 8.2 (4,492) |
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63. | Dead Funny (1994) | Jennifer | 1994 | - | 4.8 (180) |
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64. | "The Guiding Light" (1952) | Ginger (unknown episodes, 1993-1995) | 1993 | - | 6.6 (105) |
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65. | Blind Spot (1993) (TV) | Doreen | 1993 | - | 6.0 (84) |
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66. | "Morton & Hayes" (1991) | Beatrice Caldicott / Mrs. Morton (2 episodes, 1991) | 1991 | - | 4.7 (15) |
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67. | Who Shot Patakango? (1989) | Miss Penny | 1989 | - | 4.2 (175) |
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1. | "The Charlie Rose Show" (1991) | (2 episodes, 2009) | 2009 | - | 7.8 (219) |
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2. | The 63rd Annual Tony Awards (2009) (TV) | (performer: "9 To 5", "Let the Sunshine In") | 2009 | - | 8.5 (20) |
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3. | "The View" (1997) | (1 episode, 2009) | 2009 | - | 2.9 (2,052) |
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4. | "CMT Insider" (2004) | (1 episode, 2008) | 2008 | - | 6.5 (14) |
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1. | The 63rd Annual Tony Awards (2009) (TV) | Herself | 2009 | - | 8.5 (20) |
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2. | The Visa Signature Tony Awards Season Celebration (2009) (TV) | Herself | 2009 | - | - |
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3. | "The View" (1997) | Herself (2 episodes, 2004-2009) | 2009 | - | 2.9 (2,052) |
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4. | It's Still Me! (2009) (V) | (voice) Narrator | 2009 | - | - |
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5. | "CMT Insider" (2004) | Herself (1 episode, 2008) | 2008 | - | 6.5 (14) |
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6. | "The Bonnie Hunt Show" (2008) | Herself (1 episode, 2008) | 2008 | - | - |
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7. | "Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show" (2003) | Herself (10 episodes, 2004-2008) | 2008 | - | 7.9 (14) |
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8. | "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) | Herself (5 episodes, 2008) | 2008 | - | 3.7 (658) |
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9. | "American Idol: The Search for a Superstar" (2002) | Herself - Audience Member (1 episode, 2008) | 2008 | - | 4.9 (6,466) |
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10. | The Captain (2008/I) | Narrator | 2008 | - | - |
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11. | "The EcoZone Project" (2007) | Herself (2007) | 2007 | - | - |
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12. | "Up Close with Carrie Keagan" (2007) | Herself (2 episodes, 2007) | 2007 | - | 4.7 (11) |
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13. | You Can't Stop the Beat: The Long Journey of 'Hairspray' (2007) (V) | Herself | 2007 | - | 6.5 (15) |
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14. | 11th Annual Prism Awards (2007) (TV) | Herself - Winner | 2007 | - | - |
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15. | "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" (2006) | Herself (1 episode, 2007) | 2007 | - | 8.6 (6,191) |
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16. | It's 'Hairspray'! (2007) (V) | Herself | 2007 | - | 6.5 (13) |
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17. | Meet the Cast of 'Over the Hedge' (2006) (V) | Herself | 2006 | - | - |
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18. | The 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2006) (TV) | Herself | 2006 | - | 5.2 (136) |
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19. | "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (2003) | Herself (2 episodes, 2004-2006) | 2006 | - | 6.3 (1,033) |
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20. | "HBO First Look" (1992) | Herself (1 episode, 2006) | 2006 | - | 6.4 (154) |
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21. | "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" (2005) | Herself (2 episodes, 2005-2006) | 2006 | - | 7.0 (14) |
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22. | The 59th Annual Tony Awards (2005) (TV) | Herself - Presenter: Best Direction of a Play | 2005 | - | 5.7 (80) |
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23. | "The Richard and Judy Show" (1993) | Herself (1 episode, 2005) | 2005 | - | - |
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24. | "Celebrity Poker Showdown" (2003) | Herself (2 episodes, 2003-2005) | 2005 | - | 5.0 (18) |
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25. | Happy Birthday Oscar Wilde (2004) (TV) | Herself | 2004 | - | 7.2 (34) |
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26. | "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" (1993) | Herself (4 episodes, 2003-2004) | 2004 | - | 8.7 (764) |
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27. | The 56th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2004) (TV) | Herself - Winner: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | 2004 | - | 5.1 (116) |
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28. | Emmy's Greatest Moments (2004) (TV) | Herself | 2004 | - | 6.7 (17) |
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29. | "On-Air with Ryan Seacrest" (2004) | Herself (1 episode, 2004) | 2004 | - | 2.1 (76) |
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30. | "Intimate Portrait" (1993) | Herself (2 episodes, 2004) | 2004 | - | 7.8 (52) |
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31. | Nicole Kidman: An American Cinematheque Tribute (2003) (TV) | Herself | 2003 | - | 6.5 (86) |
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32. | The 55th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2003) (TV) | Herself - Presenter: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Made for Television Movie/Nominee: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | 2003 | - | 3.7 (174) |
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33. | 100 Years of Hope and Humor (2003) (TV) | Herself | 2003 | - | 4.2 (106) |
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34. | "Saturday Night Live" (1975) | Herself (1 episode, 2002) | 2002 | - | 8.2 (6,606) |
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35. | "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993) | Herself / Herself - Guest (2 episodes, 2002) | 2002 | - | 7.6 (15) |
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36. | The 54th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2002) (TV) | Herself | 2002 | - | 3.7 (280) |
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37. | The West Wing Documentary Special (2002) (TV) | Claudia Jean 'C.J.' Cregg | 2002 | - | 8.4 (63) |
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38. | "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" (1996) | Herself (2 episodes, 2000-2001) | 2001 | - | 3.6 (556) |
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39. | "The Charlie Rose Show" (1991) | Herself - Guest (2 episodes, 1998-2001) | 2001 | - | 7.8 (219) |
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40. | The 2001 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (2001) (TV) | (uncredited) Herself - Presenter | 2001 | - | 4.0 (134) |
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41. | 7th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2001) (TV) | Herself - Winner: Best Actress [Drama Series], Best Ensemble [Drama Series] | 2001 | - | 5.6 (42) |
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42. | "Nyhetsmorgon" (1992) | Herself (1 episode, 2000) | 2000 | - | 5.6 (129) |
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43. | "The More You Know" (1989) | Herself | 1989 | - | 6.2 (41) |
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2. | TV Guide Close Up: Dolly Parton (2008) (TV) | Violet Newstead |
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3. | President Hollywood (2008) (TV) | (uncredited) Claudia Jean 'C.J.' Cregg/Miss Walsh |
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5. | Finding Nemo (2003) (VG) | (voice) Peach the Starfish |
Additional Details
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In 1997 starred with Anthony LaPaglia on Broadway in a revival of Arthur Miller's play, "A View From The Bridge", for which she received a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress. LaPaglia eventually left the cast and was replaced by Tony Danza. morePublicity Listings:
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