List of awards and nominations received by Allison Janney explained

Allison Janney awards and nominations

Janney in 2014
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Allison Janney is an American actress who has received numerous nominations and has won multiple awards, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, six Critics' Choice Awards, seven Screen Actors Guild Awards, seven Primetime Emmy Awards, two Drama Desk Awards and two nominations for the Tony Award.[1]

After numerous years of minor supporting roles in films and television, Janney's breakthrough came with her portrayal of C. J. Cregg on the NBC political drama The West Wing, which earned her four Primetime Emmy Awards, four Screen Actors Guild Awards, and four nominations for the Golden Globe Award. She earned further Emmy wins for her performances on television series Masters of Sex and Mom, bringing her cumulative wins to seven. By virtue of this, she is the second most awarded thespian in the history of Emmy Awards (along with Ed Asner).

For her work on Broadway, Janney has received two Drama Desk Awards, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, the Clarence Derwent Award, the Theatre World Award, four nominations for the Drama League Award and two nominations for the Tony Award.

Janney has starred in various acclaimed films including American Beauty (1999), The Hours (2002), Hairspray (2007), Juno (2007), The Help (2011) and Bombshell (2019). All these films earned her nominations at the Screen Actors Guild Awards and Critics' Choice Movie Awards for Best Ensemble, winning for the first and the penultimate films. For her portrayal of LaVona Golden in the 2017 biographical film I, Tonya, Janney won the Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Critics' Choice Movie Award, Golden Globe Award, Independent Spirit Award, and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Major associations

Critics' Choice Awards

YearCategoryNominated workResultRef.
2003Best Movie CastThe Hours
2008Hairspray
Juno
2012The Help
2018Best Movie Supporting ActressI, Tonya
2020Best Movie CastBombshell
2014Best Television Drama Series Guest PerformerMasters of Sex
Best Television Comedy Series Supporting ActressMom (season 1)
2015Mom (season 2)
2016Mom (season 3)
2017Mom (season 4)
2018Best Television Comedy Series ActressMom (season 5)

Emmy Awards

YearCategoryNominated workResultRef.
Primetime Emmy Awards
2000Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama SeriesThe West Wing (episode: "Celestial Navigation" + "Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics") [4]
2001The West Wing (episode: "In the Shadow of Two Gunmen" (Part 2) + "Galileo") [5]
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama SeriesThe West Wing (episode: "The Women of Qumar") [6]
The West Wing (episode: "The Long Goodbye") [7]
2004The West Wing (episode: "Access") [8]
2006The West Wing (episode: "Institutional Memory") [9]
2014Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesMom (episode: "Estrogen and a Hearty Breakfast") [10]
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama SeriesMasters of Sex (episode: "Brave New World")
2015Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesMom (episode: "Dropped Soap and a Big Guy on a Throne") [11]
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama SeriesOutstanding Guest Actress in a Drama SeriesMasters of Sex (episode: "Parallax")
2016Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesMom (episode: "Terrorists and Gingerbread") [12]
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama SeriesOutstanding Guest Actress in a Drama SeriesMasters of Sex (episode: "Matters of Gravity")
2017Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy SeriesMom (episode: "Tush Push and Some Radishes") [13]
2018Mom (episode: "Phone Confetti and a Wee Dingle") [14]
2021Mom (episode: "My Kinda People and the Big To-Do") [15]

Golden Globe Awards

YearCategoryNominated workResultRef.
2001Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television FilmThe West Wing (season 1) [16]
2002The West Wing (season 2)
2003Best Actress in a Television Series – DramaThe West Wing (season 3)
2004The West Wing (season 4)
2015Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television FilmMom (season 1)
2018Best Supporting Actress – Motion PictureI, Tonya

Independent Spirit Awards

YearCategoryNominated workResultRef.
2005Rowspan=3Best Supporting FemaleOur Very Own[17]
2009Life During Wartime[18]
2017I, Tonya[19]

Screen Actors Guild Awards

YearCategoryNominated workResultRef.
2000Outstanding Cast in a Motion PictureAmerican Beauty[20]
2002Outstanding Actress in a Drama SeriesThe West Wing (season 1) [21]
Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Drama Series
2003Outstanding Actress in a Drama SeriesThe West Wing (season 2) [22]
Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Drama Series
Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion PictureThe Hours
2004Outstanding Actress in a Drama SeriesThe West Wing (season 3) [23]
Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Drama Series
2005Outstanding Actress in a Drama SeriesThe West Wing (season 4) [24]
Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Drama Series
2006Outstanding Actress in a Drama SeriesThe West Wing (season 5) [25]
Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Drama Series
2007The West Wing (season 6) [26]
2008Outstanding Cast in a Motion PictureHairspray[27]
2012The Help[28]
2018Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion PictureI, Tonya[29]
2020Outstanding Cast in a Motion PictureBombshell[30]

Tony Awards

YearCategoryNominated workResultRef.
1998Best Actress in a PlayA View from the Bridge[31]
2009Best Actress in a Musical9 to 5[32]

Critics awards

OrganizationsYearCategoryWorkResult
Alliance of Women Film Journalists2011Best EnsembleThe Help
2017Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
African American Film Critics Association2014 Best Acting EnsembleGet on up
Austin Film Critics Association2007Best Supporting ActressJuno
2017I, Tonya
Black Film Critics Circle2011Best EnsembleThe Help
Boston Society of Film Critics2017Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
Central Ohio Film Critics Society2011Best EnsembleThe Help
2017Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
Chicago Film Critics Association2017Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
Chicago Indie Critics Awards2017Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
Chlotrudis Society for Independent Film Awards1996Best Supporting ActressBig Night
2007Juno
2013The Way, Way Back
2017I, Tonya
Best Performance by an Ensemble Cast
2022Best Supporting ActressTo Leslie
Columbus Film Critics Association 2017Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association 2017Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
Denver Film Critics Society Awards2017Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
Detroit Film Critics Society Awards2011Best EnsembleThe Help
2017Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
Florida Film Critics Circle Awards2017Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
Best Cast
Georgia Film Critics Association 2017Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
Hawaii Film Critics Society Awards2017Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
Houston Film Critics Society Awards2017Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
Indiana Film Journalists Association 2017Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
IndieWire Critics Poll Awards2017Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
Las Vegas Film Critics Society 2017Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
2017Supporting Actress of the YearI, Tonya
Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society2017Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
Memphis Online Film Critics Awards2017Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
2017Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
Nevada Film Critics Society Awards2011Best EnsembleThe Help
2017Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
New York Film Critics Online Awards2017Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
North Carolina Film Critics Association 2017Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
North Texas Film Critics Association 2017Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
Oklahoma Film Critics Circle 2017Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
Online Film Critics Society Awards2000Best CastAmerican Beauty
2017Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
Online Film & Television Association Awards2000Best Actress in a New Drama SeriesThe West Wing
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
2001
2002Best Actress in a Drama Series
Best Guest Actress in a Comedy SeriesFrasier
2003Best Actress in a Drama SeriesThe West Wing
2004
2007Best Guest Actress in a Drama SeriesStudio 60 on the Sunset Strip
2013Best Guest Actress in a Comedy SeriesVeep
2014Best Guest Actress in a Drama SeriesMaster of Sex
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesMom
2015Best Guest Actress in a Drama SeriesMaster of Sex
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesMom
2016
2017Best Actress in a Comedy Series
Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
Philadelphia Film Critics Circle 2017Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
Phoenix Critics Circle Awards2017Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards2003Best CastThe Hours
2013The Way Way Back
2017Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
San Diego Film Critics Society2011Best Ensemble PerformanceThe Help
2013The Way, Way Back
2017Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
San Francisco Film Critics Circle 2017Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
Seattle Film Critics Society Awards2017Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
Southeastern Film Critics Association 2011Best CastThe Help
2017Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
St. Louis Film Critics Association 2017Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
Television Critics Association Awards2000Individual Achievement in DramaThe West Wing
Toronto Film Critics Association2017Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
Utah Film Critics Association 2017Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
Vancouver Film Critics Circle Awards2017Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
Village Voice Film Poll2017Best Supporting PerformanceI, Tonya
Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association 2011Best EnsembleThe Help
2013The Way, Way Back
2017Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
Wisconsin Film Critics Circle Awards2017Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
Women Film Critics Circle Awards2011Best EnsembleThe Help
2017Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
Best Comedic Actress
Mommie Dearest Worst Screen Mom of the Year Award

Theatre accolades

OrganizationsYearCategoryWorkResult
Clarence Derwent Awards1997Most Promising FemalePresent Laughter
Drama Desk Awards1997Outstanding Featured Actress in a PlayPresent Laughter
1998A View from the Bridge
2009Outstanding Actress in a Musical9 to 5
Drama League Awards2009Distinguished Performance9 to 5
2017Six Degrees of Separation
Outer Critics Circle Awards1997Outstanding Supporting Actress in a PlayPresent Laughter
1998Outstanding Lead Actress in a PlayA View from the Bridge
2009Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical9 to 5
2017Outstanding Lead Actress in a PlaySix Degrees of Separation
Ovation Awards2009Best Actress in a Musical9 to 5
1997Theatre World AwardPresent Laughter

Miscellaneous awards

OrganizationsYearCategoryWorkResult
2017Best International Supporting Actress – CinemaI, Tonya
2011Best Supporting ActressThe Help
2013The Way, Way Back
2017I, Tonya
American Comedy Awards2014Comedy Supporting Actress- TVMom
American Film Institute2002Actor of the Year - Female - TV SeriesThe West Wing
Awards Circuit Community Awards1999Best EnsembleAmerican Beauty
2002The Hours
2011The Help
2017Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
Behind the Voice Actors Awards2014Best Female Vocal Performance in a Feature FilmMr. Peabody & Sherman
CinEuphoria Awards2009Best Supporting Actress - International CompetitionAway We Go
2017I, Tonya
2018Film Performance of the Year - Supporting ActressI, Tonya
Gold Derby Awards2003Best Ensemble CastThe Hours
2005Best Lead Actress in a Drama SeriesThe West Wing
2008Best Ensemble CastJuno
Hairspray
2010Best Guest Actress in a Drama SeriesLost
2012Best Ensemble CastThe Help
2014Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesMom
Performer of the Year
Rowspan=2Best Guest Actress in a Drama SeriesMasters of Sex
2015
Rowspan=2Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesMom
2016
2018Best Supporting ActressI, Tonya
Rowspan=32020Best Supporting Actress of the decade
Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series of the decadeMasters of Sex
Best Actress in a Comedy Series of the decadeMom
2020Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or TV MovieBad Education
Golden Schmoes Awards2018Best Supporting Actress of the YearI, Tonya
Gotham Independent Film Awards2010Best Ensemble PerformanceLife During Wartime
Gracie Allen Awards2014Outstanding Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Comedy or MusicalMom
2007Rowspan=3Ensemble of the YearHairspray
2011The Help
Rowspan=22017I, Tonya
Supporting Actress of the Year
Mar del Plata Film Festival2009Best ActressLife During Wartime
Monte-Carlo TV Festival2001Outstanding Actress - Drama SeriesThe West Wing
National Board of Review2011Best Acting by an EnsembleThe Help
Palm Springs International Film Festival2007Ensemble Cast AwardHairspray
2017Spotlight AwardI, Tonya
People's Choice Awards2002Favorite Dramatic Actress in a TV SeriesThe West Wing
2003
2004
2005
2006
2014Favorite Actress in a New TV SeriesMom
2016Favorite Comedic Actress in a TV Series
2017
2018Female TV Star of the Year
2019
Prism Awards2005Performance in a TV-MovieOur Very Own
2014Performance in a Comedy SeriesMom
Santa Barbara International Film Festival2017Outstanding Performance of the Year AwardI, Tonya
Satellite Awards2001Best Actress – Television Series DramaThe West Wing
2002
2012Best Cast – Motion PictureThe Help
2018Best Supporting Actress – Motion PictureI, Tonya
2001Actress of the Year in a Drama SeriesThe West Wing
Viewers for Quality Television Awards2001Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Drama SeriesThe West Wing

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Allison Janney | Television Academy . EMMYS . AWARDS & NOMINATIONS [–] 14 Nominations | 7 Emmys . September 30, 2019.
  2. Web site: 90th Academy Awards. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. July 20, 2024.
  3. Web site: BAFTA Awards: ‘Shape of Water,’ ‘Three Billboards,’ ‘Darkest Hour’ Lead Pack of Nominations. The Hollywood Reporter. July 20, 2024.
  4. Web site: Nominees / Winners 2000 Emmy Awards. Television Academy. July 20, 2024.
  5. Web site: Nominees / Winners 2001 Emmy Awards. Television Academy. July 20, 2024.
  6. Web site: Nominees / Winners 2002 Emmy Awards. Television Academy. July 20, 2024.
  7. Web site: Nominees / Winners 2003 Emmy Awards. Television Academy. July 20, 2024.
  8. Web site: Nominees / Winners 2004 Emmy Awards. Television Academy. July 20, 2024.
  9. Web site: Nominees / Winners 2006 Emmy Awards. Television Academy. July 20, 2024.
  10. Web site: Nominees / Winners 2014 Emmy Awards. Television Academy. July 20, 2024.
  11. Web site: Nominees / Winners 2015 Emmy Awards. Television Academy. July 20, 2024.
  12. Web site: Nominees / Winners 2016 Emmy Awards. Television Academy. July 20, 2024.
  13. Web site: Nominees / Winners 2017 Emmy Awards. Television Academy. July 20, 2024.
  14. Web site: Nominees / Winners 2018 Emmy Awards. Television Academy. July 20, 2024.
  15. Web site: Nominees / Winners 2021 Emmy Awards. Television Academy. July 20, 2024.
  16. Web site: Allison Janney - Golden Globes. July 20, 2024. Golden Globe Awards.
  17. Web site: ‘Whale’ of a day at Spirits. Variety. July 20, 2024.
  18. Web site: ‘Winter’s Bone’ Dominates Independent Spirit Awards Nominations. The Hollywood Reporter. July 20, 2024.
  19. Web site: 2018 Independent Spirit Awards: Winners List (Updating Live). Variety. July 20, 2024.
  20. Web site: 6th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. sagawards.org. July 20, 2024.
  21. Web site: 8th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. sagawards.org. July 20, 2024.
  22. Web site: 9th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. sagawards.org. July 20, 2024.
  23. Web site: 10th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. sagawards.org. July 20, 2024.
  24. Web site: 6th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. sagawards.org. July 20, 2024.
  25. Web site: 12th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. sagawards.org. July 20, 2024.
  26. Web site: 13th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. sagawards.org. July 20, 2024.
  27. Web site: 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. sagawards.org. July 20, 2024.
  28. Web site: 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. sagawards.org. July 20, 2024.
  29. Web site: 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. sagawards.org. July 20, 2024.
  30. Web site: 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. sagawards.org. July 20, 2024.
  31. Web site: 1998 Tony Award Nominations. American Theater Wing. July 20, 2024.
  32. Web site: 2009 Tony Award Nominations. American Theater Wing. July 20, 2024.

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