Janeane Garofalo
Janeane Garofalo is one of the most recognized American Actors of the Baby Boomer generation.
American comedian and actress
"Her role as talent booker Paula on "The Larry Sanders Show" is often considered a defining moment." — About Janeane Garofalo
| Metric | Janeane Garofalo | Avg Actor | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 61 | 53 | +8 yrs |
| Height | 155cm (5'1") | 119cm | +36cm |
| Career length | 43 yrs | ~35 yrs | +8 yrs |
| Based on 4322 Actor profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Janeane Garofalo
Did you know that Janeane Garofalo once ran a successful independent bookstore in New York City called "Psycho Moto"?
- She co-founded the independent bookstore "Psycho Moto" in New York City's East Village during the 1990s.
- Garofalo voiced the tough and talented chef Colette Tatou in the critically acclaimed Pixar animated film "Ratatouille."
- She was an original cast member of "The Ben Stiller Show," earning an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing.
- For years, she unknowingly remained legally married to Robert Cohen after an impromptu Las Vegas ceremony, only discovering it when he sought a divorce.
- She was a prominent host on Air America Radio's progressive talk show "The Majority Report" from 2004 to 2006.
Her role as talent booker Paula on "The Larry Sanders Show" is often considered a defining moment. It showcased her unique blend of cynical humor and vulnerability, earning her two Emmy nominations and solidifying her status as a distinctive comedic voice in the 1990s.
Garofalo's legacy is defined by her pioneering role as a smart, sarcastic, and politically outspoken female comedian, influencing a generation with her anti-establishment wit and indie sensibility. She carved out a niche for intelligent, unglamorous humor in both stand-up and acting.