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Janeane Garofalo
Janeane Garofalo is an esteemed American comedian, actress, and co-host on Air America Radio's The Majority Report. Born on September 28, 1964, she launched her prosperous career as a stand-up comedian. She impressively secured herself as a cast member on notable shows such as The Ben Stiller Show, The Larry Sanders Show, The West Wing, and Saturday Night Live. Garofalo's dedication and talent also led her to star in over 50 movies, playing significant roles in films like The Truth About Cats & Dogs, Wet Hot American Summer, and The Matchmaker. She has consistently worked on high-profile television programs, proving her versatility and dominance in the entertainment industry.
Garofalo was born in Newton, New Jersey, and grew up in various places, such as Ontario, California; Madison, New Jersey; and Houston, Texas. She graduated from James E. Taylor High School. She followed her passion for comedy while studying at Providence College and hold degrees in history and American studies. An interesting aspect of her comedy shows involves her notebook, filled with years' worth of article clippings and observations she references for quotes during her acts. Garofalo has also demonstrated her writing prowess by co-writing a humorous New York Times bestseller titled 'Feel This Book: An Essential Guide to Self-Empowerment, Spiritual Supremacy, and Sexual Satisfaction' with Ben Stiller.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Janeane Garofalo
Born: Newton, New Jersey, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Birthday: September 28, 1964
Occupations: Comedian, Actress, Radio host, Writer
Years Active: 1985-present
Spouses: Robert Cohen
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Movies Featuring Janeane Garofalo
A Bread Factory Part One: For the Sake of Gold
Mercy Black
Mystery Men
Come As You Are
Submission
The Truth About Cats & Dogs
Wet Hot American Summer
200 Cigarettes
The Cable Guy
Other Music
Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate
The God Committee
The Apology
The Independent
The Happys
General Education
Why We Laugh: Funny Women
Never Before, Never Again: Behind the Scenes of Asssscat
Janeane Garofalo: If You Will
Showing Up
Bad Parents
Adventures in Comedy
Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp
Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet Hot
Janeane Garofalo: If I May
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later
Lovesick Fool - Love in the Age of Like
Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon
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Sticky: A (Self) Love Story
Werewolf Bitches from Outer Space
Michael Bolton’s Big, Sexy Valentine’s Day Special
Other Music
The Laramie Project
It Started As a Joke
Dangerous Living: Coming Out in the Developing World
Outlaw Comic: The Censoring of Bill Hicks
The Making Of ‘The Larry Sanders Show’
Come As You Are
25 Sets
Behind the Scenes at Daria
When Stand Up Stood Out
Tanner on Tanner
The Search for John Gissing
Nobody Knows Anything!
Left of the Dial
Late for Dinner
Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11
Boys Go to Jupiter
Bye Bye Love
Torrance Rises
The Bumblebee Flies Anyway
The Guitar
Coldblooded
The Thin Pink Line
Girl’s Best Friend
Suspicious
Thick as Thieves
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Jerry Stiller
Tropic Thunder: Rain of Madness
HBO Comedy Half-Hour: Janeane Garofalo
The Matchmaker
Career Timeline
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2019
Mercy Black
Dr. Etta Ward
Other Music
Self
It Started As a Joke
Self
Come As You Are
Liz
25 Sets
Self
2018
A Bread Factory Part One: For the Sake of Gold
Jordan
Submission
Magda Moynahan
Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate
The Happys
Luann
Lovesick Fool - Love in the Age of Like
Natalie
2017
Werewolf Bitches from Outer Space
Art Gallery Owner
Michael Bolton’s Big, Sexy Valentine’s Day Special
Janeane Garofalo
2015
Adventures in Comedy
Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet Hot
Self
Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon
Self
2003
Dangerous Living: Coming Out in the Developing World
Narrator (voice)
Outlaw Comic: The Censoring of Bill Hicks
Self - Host
When Stand Up Stood Out
Self
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