Janeane Garofalo
Known for
An American actress and stand-up comedian, a defining voice of 1990s alternative comedy. Known for her dry, deadpan wit, she built a following through sketch and sitcom work before appearing in films and voicing the food critic's assistant and other roles; she features in Pixar's 'Ratatouille' (2007). Blending sharp comic timing with an activist's edge, she moves between comedy, indie drama and voice work. Janeane Garofalo is a well-loved American comic actress, valued for an intelligent, unglamorous screen persona that helped shape a generation of American comedy.
Janeane Garofalo
83 Movies
44 Series
An American actress and stand-up comedian, a defining voice of 1990s alternative comedy. Known for her dry, deadpan wit, she built a following through sketch and sitcom work before appearing in films and voicing the food critic's assistant and other roles; she features in Pixar's 'Ratatouille' (2007). Blending sharp comic timing with an activist's edge, she moves between comedy, indie drama and voice work. Janeane Garofalo is a well-loved American comic actress, valued for an intelligent, unglamorous screen persona that helped shape a generation of American comedy.
Movies
Plays Colette (voice)
Ratatouille
2007
Plays Professor Ziemann
Roommates
2026
Plays Bridget (voice)
The Wild
2006
Plays Liz
Dogma
1999
Plays Stith (voice)
Titan A.E.
2000
Plays Deputy Cindy Betts
Cop Land
1997
Plays Medieval Waitress
The Cable Guy
1996
Plays Beth
Wet Hot American Summer
2001
Plays Dr. Beth Levy
Stay
2005
Plays Wiladene
Now and Then
1995
Plays Bowler / Carol
Mystery Men
1999
Plays Minnie Mogul
The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle
2000
Plays Vickie Miner
Reality Bites
1994
Plays Monica Romero
Big Trouble
2002
Plays General Teena MacArthur
Southland Tales
2007
Plays Beth Soden
The Ten
2007
Plays Joy Miller
Wonderland
2003
Plays Anne
Thick as Thieves
1999
Plays Ellie
200 Cigarettes
1999
Plays Janeane Garofalo
Then She Found Me
2007
Plays Marissa
Flora & Ulysses
2021
Plays Testimonial
Sandy Wexler
2017
Plays Abby
The Truth About Cats & Dogs
1996
Plays Hairdresser
Martin & Orloff
2002
Plays Nervous Woman
What Planet Are You From?
2000
Plays Claire
Labor Pains
2009
Plays Anouk
Free the Nipple
2014
Plays Dee Dee
Jiminy Glick in Lalawood
2005
Plays Jana Farmer
Permanent Midnight
1998
Plays Anna Baxter (voice)
Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Theatrical Preview
2026
Plays Hannah Rosenbloom
Love Hurts
2009
Plays Dr. Harriman
The Bumblebee Flies Anyway
2000
Plays Lucille
Bye Bye Love
1995
Plays Dr. Dolphin (voice)
Boys Go to Jupiter
2025
Plays Mo
Larger Than Life
1996
Plays Liz
Come As You Are
2020
Plays Ferrin
The Minus Man
1999
Plays Anita Hoffman
Steal This Movie
2000
Plays Magda Moynahan
Submission
2018
Plays Joyce Wintergarden-Dingle
The Thin Pink Line
1998
Plays Agent Dale Shelby
Clay Pigeons
1998
Plays Patty
Nobody Knows Anything!
2004
Plays Magda
Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate
2018
Plays Marcy Tizard
The Matchmaker
1997
Plays Gretchen Sullivan
The Apology
2022
Plays Woman
Suspicious
1994
Plays Woman at Party
Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy
1996
Plays Dr. Murray
The Guitar
2008
Plays Honey
Coldblooded
1995
Plays Jeri
Dog Park
1998
TV Shows
Plays Paula
The Larry Sanders Show
1992
Plays Janis Gold
24
2001
Plays Girlfriend
The Chris Rock Show
1997
Plays Louise Thornton
The West Wing
1999
Plays Tilly
Ideal
2005
Plays Beth Griffith
Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior
2011
Plays Susan Shapiro
Delocated
2009
Plays Beth
Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp
2015
Plays Beth
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later
2017
Plays The Bearded Clam
Freak Show
2006
Plays Anna Baxter (voice)
Stranger Things: Tales from '85
2026
Plays Announcer
Pilot Season
2004
Plays Cass Dekennessy
Younger
2015
Plays Madam Malin (voice)
We Baby Bears
2022
Plays Monica
Broad City
2014
Plays (voice)
The Shivering Truth
2018
Plays Mabel Buchman
Mad About You
1992
Plays Janeane Garofalo (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
Plays Greta Heiss
Law & Order
1990
Plays Jeannie Steinman
Seinfeld
1989
Plays Cassie Pines
Strangers with Candy
1999
Plays Winslow
Billions
2016
Plays Moonbeam (voice)
Duckman
1994
Plays Tina
Home Improvement
1991
Plays Sheila (voice)
King of the Hill
1997
Plays Liz Stevens
Ed
2000
Plays Sharon
Two and a Half Men
2003
Plays Janeane (voice)
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
1995
Plays Ms. Brackett
The Adventures of Pete & Pete
1993
Plays Nancy
NewsRadio
1995
Latest Trailers
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You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...
Full Filmography
Souvenir
Cordelia
2026
Film
Stranger Things: Tales from '85
Anna Baxter (voice) · 7 episodes
2026–
TV
Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Theatrical Preview
Anna Baxter (voice)
2026
Film
Roommates
Professor Ziemann
2026
Film
Boys Go to Jupiter
Dr. Dolphin (voice)
2025
Film
The Apology
Gretchen Sullivan
2022
Film
We Baby Bears
Madam Malin (voice) · 5 episodes
2022–
TV
The God Committee
Dr. Valerie Gilroy
2021
Film
Flora & Ulysses
Marissa
2021
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Janeane Garofalo and where are they from?
Janeane Garofalo is 61 years old, born on September 28, 1964 in Newton, New Jersey, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Janeane Garofalo?
Janeane Garofalo is best known for roles in Ratatouille, Dogma, The Cable Guy.
How many movies has Janeane Garofalo been in?
Over a 35-year career (since 1991), Janeane Garofalo has appeared in 78 movies and 44 TV shows.
What was Janeane Garofalo's first movie?
The career of Janeane Garofalo began with Late for Dinner (1991).
What is Janeane Garofalo's most recent movie or series?
Janeane Garofalo's most recent release is Souvenir, which premiered on June 28, 2026.
What TV shows has Janeane Garofalo appeared in?
On television, Janeane Garofalo has appeared in Rick and Morty, The Simpsons, Two and a Half Men, The Sopranos.
Does Janeane Garofalo have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Janeane Garofalo's upcoming work includes: You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... (2026).
Janeane Garofalo
1964-09-28 · Newton, New Jersey, USA
Janeane Garofalo (born September 28, 1964) is an American stand-up comedian, actress, political activist and writer. She is the former co-host on the now defunct Air America Radio's The Majority Report. Garofalo continues to circulate regularly within New York City's local comedy and performance art scene.Janeane Garofalo, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.