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Janeane Garofalo
Janeane, the petite woman with the acerbic wit, was born in Newton, New Jersey, in 1964, to Joan, a secretary, and Carmine Garofalo, an Exxon executive. She is of Italian and Irish descent. Janeane had many jobs before breaking into show biz. She worked as a bike messenger, a shoe salesperson, waitress and temp secretary. Watching David Letterman ...
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Actress (145 credits)
Actress (145 credits)
2017
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later
(TV Series)
Beth
Beth
- End Summer Night's Dream
(2017)
... Beth
- Dance
(2017)
... Beth
- Rain
(2017)
... Beth
- King of Camp
(2017)
... Beth
- Tigerclaw
(2017)
... Beth
2015
The Jim Gaffigan Show
(TV Series)
Eve
Eve
- Wonderful
(2015)
... Eve
- Superdad
(2015)
... Eve
- Super Great Daddy Day
(2015)
... Eve
2015
Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp
(TV Series)
Beth
Beth
- Day Is Done
(2015)
... Beth
- Electro/City
(2015)
... Beth
- Dinner
(2015)
... Beth
- Auditions
(2015)
... Beth
- Activities
(2015)
... Beth
2014-2015
Broad City
(TV Series)
Monica
Monica
- The Matrix
(2015)
... Monica
- Working Girls
(2014)
... Monica
2015
International Ghost Investigators
(TV Series)
Janeane Garofalo
Janeane Garofalo
- Janeane Garofalo
(2015)
... Janeane Garofalo
2014-2015
Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce
(TV Series)
Lyla
Lyla
- Rule #67: Don't Kill the Princess
(2015)
... Lyla
- Rule #33: When in Doubt, Run Away
(2015)
... Lyla
- Rule #21: Leave Childishness to the Children
(2014)
... Lyla
- Rule #426: Fantasyland: A Great Place to Visit
(2014)
... Lyla
- Rule #47: Always Take Advantage of "Me" Time
(2014)
... Lyla
2012-2013
Delocated
(TV Series)
Susan Shapiro
Susan Shapiro
- The Frrt Identity
(2013)
... Susan Shapiro
- Reunion Show
(2012)
... Susan Shapiro
- Jon Done Gone Nuts
(2012)
... Susan Shapiro
- TB's Mom
(2012)
... Susan Shapiro
- Friend
(2012)
... Susan Shapiro
2012
Metalocalypse
(TV Series)
Abigail Remeltindrinc
Abigail Remeltindrinc
- Church of the Black Klok
(2012)
... Abigail Remeltindrinc (voice)
- Breakup Klok
(2012)
... Abigail Remeltindrinc (voice)
- Dethdinner
(2012)
... Abigail Remeltindrinc (voice)
- Going Downklok
(2012)
... Abigail Remeltindrinc (voice)
- Writersklok
(2012)
... Abigail Remeltindrinc (voice)
2011
Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior - Alternate Reality: The New Criminal Minds
(Video short)
Beth Griffith
Beth Griffith
2010-2011
Ideal
(TV Series)
Tilly
Tilly
- The Red King
(2011)
... Tilly
- The Love
(2011)
... Tilly
- The Paintings
(2011)
... Tilly
- The Brothel
(2011)
... Tilly
- The Debtors
(2011)
... Tilly
2011
Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior
(TV Series)
Beth Griffith
Beth Griffith
- Death by a Thousand Cuts
(2011)
... Beth Griffith
- The Girl in the Blue Mask
(2011)
... Beth Griffith
- Strays
(2011)
... Beth Griffith
- The Time Is Now
(2011)
... Beth Griffith
- Smother
(2011)
... Beth Griffith
2010
The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret
(TV Series)
Brent's Boss
Brent's Boss
- Where Todd and Brent Misjudge the Mood of a Solemn Day
(2010)
... Brent's Boss
2009
24
(TV Series)
Janis Gold
Janis Gold
- Day 7: 7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.
(2009)
... Janis Gold
- Day 7: 6:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.
(2009)
... Janis Gold
- Day 7: 5:00 a.m.-6:00 a.m.
(2009)
... Janis Gold
- Day 7: 4:00 a.m.-5:00 a.m.
(2009)
... Janis Gold
- Day 7: 3:00 a.m.-4:00 a.m.
(2009)
... Janis Gold
2006
Freak Show
(TV Series)
The Bearded Clam
The Bearded Clam
- Mohel-Me-Not: Part 1
(2006)
... The Bearded Clam (voice)
- Mohel-Me-Not: Part 2
(2006)
... The Bearded Clam (voice)
- Elections
(2006)
... The Bearded Clam (voice)
- Separate But Equal
(2006)
... The Bearded Clam (voice)
- Git to Gitten'
(2006)
... The Bearded Clam (voice)
2005-2006
The West Wing
(TV Series)
Louise Thornton
Louise Thornton
- The Last Hurrah
(2006)
... Louise Thornton
- Transition
(2006)
... Louise Thornton
- Election Day: Part 2
(2006)
... Louise Thornton
- Election Day: Part 1
(2006)
... Louise Thornton
- Welcome to Wherever You Are
(2006)
... Louise Thornton
2004
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
(TV Series)
Donna
Donna
- Hypno-Germ
(2004)
... Donna (voice, as Beverly Center)
2004
Pilot Season
(TV Mini-Series)
Announcer
Announcer
- Episode #1.1
(2004)
... Announcer (voice, uncredited)
2002
Biography
(TV Series documentary)
Narrator
Narrator
- Gracie Allen: The Better Half
(2002)
... Narrator (voice)
2000
Strangers with Candy
(TV Series)
Cassie Pines
Cassie Pines
- The Last Temptation of Blank
(2000)
... Cassie Pines
- The Goodbye Guy
(2000)
... Cassie Pines
1998-2000
Felicity
(TV Series)
Sally Reardon
Sally Reardon
- Help for the Lovelorn
(2000)
... Sally Reardon (voice, uncredited)
- Ancient History
(1999)
... Sally Reardon (voice, uncredited)
- Love and Marriage
(1999)
... Sally Reardon (voice, uncredited)
- Todd Mulcahy: Part 2
(1999)
... Sally Reardon (voice, uncredited)
- Friends
(1999)
... Sally Reardon (voice, uncredited)
1999
Mad About You
(TV Series)
Mabel Buchman
Mabel Buchman
- The Final Frontier: Part 2
(1999)
... Mabel Buchman
- The Final Frontier: Part 1
(1999)
... Mabel Buchman
1997
The Chris Rock Show
(TV Series)
Girlfriend
Girlfriend
- Episode #2.12
(1997)
... Girlfriend (voice, uncredited)
1997
Law & Order
(TV Series)
Greta Heiss
Greta Heiss
- Showtime
(1997)
... Greta Heiss
- D-Girl
(1997)
... Greta Heiss
1992-1997
The Larry Sanders Show
(TV Series)
Paula
Paula
- Pain Equals Funny
(1997)
... Paula
- The Matchmaker
(1997)
... Paula
- Larry's on Vacation
(1995)
... Paula
- Eight
(1995)
... Paula
- 0.409
(1995)
... Paula
1996
Seinfeld
(TV Series)
Jeannie
Jeannie
- The Foundation
(1996)
... Jeannie
- The Invitations
(1996)
... Jeannie
1996
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
(TV Series)
Janeane
Janeane
- Drinky the Drunk Guy
(1996)
... Janeane (voice)
1995
Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man
(TV Series)
Moonbeam
Moonbeam
- The Germ Turns
(1995)
... Moonbeam (voice)
1994-1995
Saturday Night Live
(TV Series)
Various / Susan Molinari / Jodie Foster / ...
Various / Susan Molinari / Jodie Foster / ...
- George Clooney/The Cranberries
(1995)
... Various
- Deion Sanders/Bon Jovi
(1995)
... Various
- Bob Newhart/Des'ree
(1995)
... Various
- David Hyde Pierce/Live
(1995)
... Various
- Jeff Daniels/Luscious Jackson
(1995)
... Various / Susan Molinari / Jodie Foster / ...
1993
Tales of the City
(TV Mini-Series)
Coppola Woman
Coppola Woman
- Episode #1.6
(1993)
... Coppola Woman (credit only)
- Episode #1.5
(1993)
... Coppola Woman
1992-1993
The Ben Stiller Show
(TV Series)
Various Characters
Various Characters
- A Few Good Scouts
(1993)
... Various Characters
- At the Beach
(1993)
... Various Characters
- With Dennis Miller
(1992)
... Various Characters
- With Garry Shandling
(1992)
... Various Characters
- With Flea
(1992)
... Various Characters
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Writer (9 credits)
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Producer (6 credits)
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Soundtrack (2 credits)
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Director (1 credit)
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Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
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Thanks (4 credits)
Thanks (4 credits)
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Self (152 credits)
Self (152 credits)
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Archive footage (16 credits)
Archive footage (16 credits)
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(2007, on her career in film) I don't think Hollywood was trying to do anything with me. In fact, they lost interest pretty quick. I think I got lucky, briefly, in the '90s, and it just so happened that those movies were the opportunities that came my way. Then it just kind of stopped. You get pigeonholed if you don't look a certain way. I don't know what happened, really. I think I got older and... See more »Trivia:
It is said that Daria Morgendorfer, self-titled character of, Daria (1997), the spin-off of Beavis and Butt-Head (1993) , was modeled after her. While the Daria character did exist long before the creators chose to model the character after Garafolo (as a character in the original Beavis and Butt-Head (1993) show), she was a background character (with a line of dialog every once in a while) and ... See more »Trademark:
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