Janelle James
Biography
Janelle James works in acting. Born September 23, 1979 in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Archytele tracks 37 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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37 titles- Strip Law (2026) as Sheila Flambé (voice)
- Hollywood Squares (2025) as Self
- Super Duper Bunny League (2025) as Narrator (voice)
- One of Them Days (2025) as Ruby
- The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Holiday 2025 (2025)
- The Garfield Movie (2024) as Olivia (voice)
- Kite Man: Hell Yeah! (2024) as Queen of Fables (voice)
- History of the World: Part II (2023) Writer
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022)
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self
- Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
- The Final Straw (2022) as Self - Host
- Abbott Elementary (2021) as Ava Coleman
- Monsters at Work (2021) as Joy (voice)
- Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (2021) as Self - Contestant
- Teenage Euthanasia (2021)
- Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020) as Katrot (voice)
- Central Park (2020) as Fran (voice)
- Central Park (2020) Writer
- Sixteen Thousand Dollars (2020) as Catherine
- Tom of Your Life (2020)
- Black Monday (2019) as Joyce
- Black Monday (2019) Staff Writer
- Black Monday (2019) Writer
- Black Monday (2019) Executive Story Editor
- The Comedy Lineup (2018) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- @midnight with Chris Hardwick (2013) as Self
- RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (2012) as Self - Guest Judge
- Gotham Comedy Live (2012) as Self - Comic
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005) as Ava Coleman
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- The Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA (1995) as Self
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- The Emmy Awards (1949) as Self
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Janelle James best known for?
Janelle James is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Strip Law (2026), Hollywood Squares (2025), One of Them Days (2025), The Garfield Movie (2024).
When and where was Janelle James born?
Janelle James was born on September 23, 1979 in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.
How many credits does Janelle James have?
Janelle James has accumulated over 37 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2026.
What is Janelle James's background in cinema and television?
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.