Janelle James Bio | Wiki
Janelle James is a popular American comedian, actress, and writer known for her role as Ava Coleman in the television series Abbott Elementary, for which she received a Black Reel Award and became nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Critics’ Choice Award, as well as an Independent Spirit Award.
Janelle’s writing credits include Black Monday, and she acted on the programs Crashing, Corporate, and Central Park. Her first comedy album Black and Mild was released in 2017. Janelle was named one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch for 2020. She was a staff writer for The Rundown with Robin Thede (2017) and the Showtime comedy Black Monday, and also acted in a recurring role on the show. Janelle has also starred in the shows Crashing, Corporate, and is both a writer and voice actor for Central Park.
In 2022, she hosted the ABC game show The Final Straw. In 2019 Janelle hosted Strong Black Laughs, an interview podcast featuring many established Black comedians, such as Luenell and Sherri Shepherd. Besides, Janelle also hosted You In Danger, Gurl, a comedy podcast about relationship red flags and bizarre dating experiences, in 2020.
Janelle James Age | Birthday
She was born on September 23, in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Janelle celebrates her birthday on September 23, every year.
Janelle James Height
She is a woman of above-average stature. Janelle stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in (Approx 1.7 m).
Janelle James Parents
She was born in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, and moved to the United States mainland when she was 16. Janelle holds an American nationality. Currently, Janelle has not mentioned any details concerning either her parents or if she has siblings.
Janelle James Spouse | Sons
Janelle was married to her husband who was a teacher. Currently, Janelle resides in Brooklyn, New York, and has two teenage sons.
Janelle James Tv Shows
– The Rundown with Robin Thede (2017)
– Crashing (2017) as Julie
– The Comedy Line-Up (2018) as Herself
– Black Monday (2020-2021) as Joyce
– Corporate (2020) as Maggie
– Central Park (2020-present) as Fran
– The Standups (2021) as Herself
– Life & Beth (2022) as Aminata
– Tuca & Bertie (2022) as Partridgina
Janelle James Netflix
Janelle performed on Netflix’s 2018 comedy series The Comedy Lineup. She became also slated to perform at the network’s inaugural Netflix Is a Joke comedy festival based in Los Angeles in 2020. Janelle became a featured comic on Netflix’s The Standups in 2021.
Janelle James Weight Loss
She lost some weight by maintaining a balanced diet and exercising.
Janelle James Stand Up
She started her career in 2009 at an open mic she attended while living in Champaign, Illinois. Janelle described her style of comedy as “just talking shit” and her stand-up includes a range of topics like Trump, motherhood, being a woman over 35, and dating. She named Bill Burr, Hadiyah Robinson, John Early, Wanda Sykes, Richard Pryor, and Kareem Green as favorite comedians.
In 2016, her work was recognized by Just for Laughs and Brooklyn. Janelle gained wider fame as the opening act for Chris Rock’s 2017 Total Blackout tour. That year, Janelle released her debut comedy album Black and Mild. The show became recorded at Acme Comedy Company in Minneapolis.
Janelle James Abbott Elementary
She gained wide fame in her role as a main cast member on the ABC comedy Abbott Elementary. Janelle’s performance as the self-involved principal Ava Coleman has been hailed by critics. She garnered award nominations such as a Primetime Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, a TCA Award for Individual Achievement in Comedy, a Golden Globe Award, as well as a Critics’ Choice Award.
Janelle James Net Worth
Janelle gets her wealth from her work as a comedian, actress, and writer known for her role as Ava Coleman in the television series Abbott Elementary. Therefore, Janelle has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Janelle’s estimated net worth is $2 million.
How Old Is Janelle James
She was born on September 23, in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Janelle celebrates her birthday on September 23, every year.
Who Is Janelle James
Janelle is a comedian, actress, and writer known for her role as Ava Coleman in the television series Abbott Elementary, for which she received a Black Reel Award and became nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Critics’ Choice Award, as well as an Independent Spirit Award.