Janelle James
Janelle James is an American comedian, actress, and writer. She is best known for her role as Ava Coleman in the ABC television series Abbott Elementary, for which she won a Screen Actors Guild Award, and an NAACP Image Award, in addition to nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Golden Globe Award.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1979-09-23 · Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Known for
- The Garfield Movie (2024) — Olivia (voice)
- It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005) — Ava Coleman
- Monsters at Work (2021) — Joy (voice)
- Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020) — Katrot (voice)
- Abbott Elementary (2021) — Ava Coleman
- One of Them Days (2025) — Ruby
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) — Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) — Self
- RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (2012) — Self - Guest Judge
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) — Self - Guest
- History of the World: Part II (2023) — Writer
- Black Monday (2019) — Joyce
- Central Park (2020) — Fran (voice)
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) — Self - Guest
- Kite Man: Hell Yeah! (2024) — Queen of Fables (voice)
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022)