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Why do we love Janeane?
Smart, honest, real, hysterically funny. Janeane Garofalo is a trailblazer among funny women in the entertainment world. An exemplar of the independent, alternative style of Generation X, the acerbic Janeane has never been silent about the inequities of the celebrity machine, the absurdities of popular culture, or the ironies of the daily life of an intelligent, observant comedian. Starting in stand-up, Janeane first gained notice as the only female troupe member of the cultish The Ben Stiller Show. She would go on to appear in many films (including six with Stiller), as a regular on The Larry Sanders Show, and as a wry voice on many talk-show couches. Her sharp wit combined with her unconventional beauty and independent spirit brought Janeane a host of admirers, both male and female, making her a role model and an unlikely sex symbol in this plastic age. Though she has never fully conquered the film world, she has shown herself to be an actress of stunning vulnerability and grace over and above her matchless comic timing. Outspoken andpolitical about a range of issues from women's empowerment to the impending war in Iraq, Janeane's refusal to alter her personality, opinions, or style to suit some preformed mold keeps her admirable, interesting, and always an alternative to the norm.
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Biography:
Born - September 28, 1964
Newton, New Jersey
Achievements:
- 1994 - Saturday Night Live cast member
- 1995 - Created and hosted Comedy Product on Comedy Central
- 1996 - Co-hosted the MTV Movie Awards with Ben Stiller
- 1996 - Nominated for American Comedy Award Funniest Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for Bye Bye, Love
- 1996 - Nominated for American Comedy Award Funniest Supporting Female Performer in a TV Series for The Larry Sanders Show
- 1996 - Nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for The Larry Sanders Show
- 1997 - Nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for The Larry Sanders Show
- 1997 - Nominated for MTV Movie Award Best Comedic Performance for The Truth About Cats & Dogs
- 2000 - Nominated for American Comedy Award Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture (Leading Role) for Mystery Men
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