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Janeane Garofalo

Janeane Garofalo

Actor, also producer and writer · Born September 28, 1964 (62) · Newton, New Jersey, USA

Primetime Emmy nominee · Screen Actors Guild Award nominee

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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Janeane Garofalo, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Born
September 28, 1964 (62)
From
Newton, New Jersey, USA
Works as
Actor, also producer and writer
Titles
116 on MovieCove · 163 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26Down 23% in 30 days

What are Janeane Garofalo's films like?

Across their 73 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Bonds.

Genres

Comedy32 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 36th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Documentary8 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 52nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Documentary movies
Drama6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 52nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Crime5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 57th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies
Animation4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 70th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Animation movies
Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 60th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Adventure2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 30th percentile
: browse their Adventure movies
Biography2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 49th percentile
: browse their Biography movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
27%
Bonds
23%
Society
16%
Morality
13%
Survival
9%
Ideas
7%
Power
5%
Family bonds15 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship13 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity13 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition12 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love9 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth10 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity8 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice6 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 63 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 41 · Serious 11 · Dark 11

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 38 · Stylized 17 · Heightened 8

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 31 · Charged 22 · Intense 10

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 37 · Shifting 16 · Whiplash 10

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 12 · Some laughs 25 · Funny 26

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

A split, not a type: Slow burn 36 · Even-paced 25 · Relentless 2

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 39 · Engaged 19 · Full focus 5

Easy watch: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their easy watch movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

Easy watch 43 · Affecting 10 · Heavy 10

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 42 · Open-ended 14 · Ambiguous 7

Roles they play

33 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 14 of 33 analyzed roles.

Ally
14 of 33
Hero
4 of 33
Trickster
3 of 33
Herald
3 of 33
Shadow
3 of 33
Mentor
3 of 33
Threshold guardian
3 of 33
Show the 33 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Absurd
27
Warm
28
Joyful
22
Tense
19
Contemplative
21
Other
68

How their films linger

Feel-good33 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun24 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking22 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful22 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling13 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet12 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 11 with a twist

  • Happy20
  • Bittersweet27
  • Tragic3
  • Ambiguous19
  • Cyclical4

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Janeane Garofalo's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 80 of their 116 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (28).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Janeane Garofalo's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

163 credits, 116 with a MovieCove page; 54 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Souvenir(2026)

    as Cordelia

  • Stranger Things: Tales from '85(2026)

    Show 7 episodes · as Anna Baxter (voice)

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all shows

  • Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Theatrical Preview (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    as Anna Baxter (voice)

  • Roommates(2026)

    as Professor Ziemann

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Boys Go to Jupiter(2024)

    as Dr. Dolphin (voice)

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • The Apology(2022)

    as Gretchen Sullivan

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • We Baby Bears(2022)

    Show 5 episodes · as Madam Malin (voice) · as Uncle Panda / Malin (voice)

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all shows

  • The God Committee(2021)

    as Dr. Valerie Gilroy

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Flora & Ulysses(2021)

    as Marissa

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Asking for It(2020)

    as Cheryl

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Come as You Are(2019)

    as Liz

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens(2020)

    Show 1 episode · as Carol

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all shows

  • Harley Quinn(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Signora/Mama (voice)

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Stumptown(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Janet Withers

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • Mercy Black(2019)

    as Dr. Ward

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • The Shivering Truth(2018)

    Show 3 episodes · as (voice)

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all shows

  • A Bread Factory, Part One(2018)

    as Jordan

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate(2018)

    as Magda

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • The Happys(2016)

    as Luann

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Submission(2017)

    as Magda Moynahan

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Lovesick Fool - Love in the Age of Like (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Natalie

  • Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later(2017)

    Show 8 episodes · as Beth

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all shows

  • Little Boxes(2016)

    as Helena

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Sandy Wexler(2017)

    as Testimonial

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Speech & Debate(2017)

    as Marie

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special(2017)

    as Janeane Garofalo

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Werewolf Bitches from Outer Space (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Art Gallery Owner

  • Janeane Garofalo: If I May(2016)

    Executive Producer · Writer · as Self

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • The American Side(2016)

    as Agent Barry

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Billions(2016)

    Show 2 episodes · as Winslow

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp(2015)

    Show 8 episodes · as Beth

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • 3rd Street Blackout(2015)

    as June Sherman

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Younger(2015)

    Show 6 episodes · as Cass Dekennessy

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Adventures in Comedy(2015)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Free the Nipple(2013)

    as Anouk

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • BoJack Horseman(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Isabelle (voice)

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows

  • A Little Game(2014)

    as Sarah Kuftinec

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Broad City(2014)

    Show 3 episodes · as Monica

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Best Bars in America(2014)

    Show as Comedian

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)

  • Rick and Morty(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as (voice)

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows

  • Satan, Hold My Hand (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Sheryl

  • Bad Parents (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Kathy

  • General Education(2012)

    as Gale Collins

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • Mighty Fine(2012)

    as Narrator (voice)

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior(2011)

    Show 13 episodes · as Beth Griffith

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all shows

  • The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Brent's Boss

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • Janeane Garofalo: If You Will (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Executive Producer · as Self

  • Ugly Americans(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Additional Voices (voice)

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all shows

  • Joy Behar: Say Anything! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Love Hurts(2009)

    as Hannah Rosenbloom

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Funny People(2009)

    as Friend in video (archive footage) (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Labor Pains(2009)

    as Claire

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Delocated(2009)

    Show 10 episodes · as Susan Shapiro

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all shows

  • The Guitar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Dr. Murray

  • Tropic Thunder: Rain of Madness(2008)

    as Heidi Bivens

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Girl's Best Friend(2008)

    as Mary

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • A Bad Situationist (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Lenore Stein

  • Southland Tales(2006)

    as General Teena MacArthur

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Then She Found Me(2007)

    as Janeane Garofalo

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • The Ten(2007)

    as Beth Soden

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • Greek(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Professor Freeman

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all shows

  • Ratatouille(2007)

    as Colette (voice)

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Law Dogs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Gloria Fontaine

  • The Making Of 'The Larry Sanders Show' (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Paula

  • Freak Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 7 episodes · as The Bearded Clam

  • The Wild(2006)

    as Bridget (voice)

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Campus Ladies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Metalocalypse(2006)

    Show as Abigail Remeltindrinc

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Duane Hopwood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Linda

  • Stay(2005)

    as Dr. Beth Levy

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • The Peace Patriots (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Narrator (voice)

  • Deal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 1 episode · Producer · as Annie

  • Stella (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Nadine in Dateland (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Nadine

  • Jiminy Glick in Lalawood(2004)

    as Dee Dee

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • Ideal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 14 episodes · as Tilly

  • Pilot Season (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 6 episodes · as Announcer

  • Nobody Knows Anything!(2003)

    as Patty

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Quiz Kings Contestant (archive footage) (uncredited)

  • Wonderland(2003)

    as Joy Miller

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Two and a Half Men(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Sharon

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all shows

  • Anderson Cooper 360°(2003)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all shows

  • Dangerous Living: Coming Out in the Developing World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Narrator (voice)

  • Ash Tuesday(2003)

    as Liz

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Manhood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Jill

  • Martin & Orloff(2002)

    as Hairdresser

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • Big Trouble(2002)

    as Monica Romero

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • The Laramie Project(2002)

    as Catherine Connolly

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • 24(2001)

    Show 24 episodes · as Janis Gold

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • The Search for John Gissing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Linda Barnes

  • Wet Hot American Summer(2001)

    as Beth

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Dinner for Five (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Primetime Glick (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Housekeeping (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Director · Writer · as Hotel Employee ( voice)

  • Aqua Teen Hunger Force(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Donna (voice)

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • The Independent(2000)

    as Paloma Fineman

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Ed (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Liz Stevens

  • Steal This Movie(2000)

    as Anita Hoffman

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Sammy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as (voice)

  • The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle(2000)

    as Minnie Mogul

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Titan A.E.(2000)

    as Stith (voice)

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • What Planet Are You From?(2000)

    as Nervous Woman

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Behind the Scenes at Daria (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Host

  • Daring to Resist: Three Women Face the Holocaust (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Narrator

  • The Bumblebee Flies Anyway(1999)

    as Dr. Harriman

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Dogma(1999)

    as Liz

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • The Minus Man(1999)

    as Ferrin

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • The West Wing(1999)

    Show 15 episodes · as Louise Thornton

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Mystery Men(1999)

    as Bowler / Carol

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Thick as Thieves(1999)

    as Anne

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Strangers with Candy(1999)

    Show 2 episodes · as Cassie Pines

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • 200 Cigarettes(1999)

    as Ellie

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Can't Stop Dancing(1999)

    as Belinda Peck

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • The Thin Pink Line(1998)

    as Joyce Wintergarden-Dingle

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Felicity(1998)

    Show 14 episodes · as Sally Reardon (voice) (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all shows

  • Clay Pigeons(1998)

    as Agent Dale Shelby

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • The King of Queens(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Trish

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all shows

  • Permanent Midnight(1998)

    as Jana Farmer

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Dog Park (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Jeri

  • Half Baked(1998)

    as I'm Only Creative When I Smoke Smoker (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Sweethearts(1997)

    Producer · as Jasmine Pogue

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • The MatchMaker(1997)

    as Marcy Tizard

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Janeane Garofalo: HBO Comedy Hour (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Executive Producer · Writer · as Self

  • Cop Land(1997)

    as Deputy Cindy Betts

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Romy and Michele's High School Reunion(1997)

    as Heather Mooney

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • Touch(1997)

    as Kathy Worthington

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • The Chris Rock Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 17 episodes · as Girlfriend

  • King of the Hill(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Sheila (voice)

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • I Shot a Man in Vegas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Gale

  • Larger Than Life(1996)

    as Mo

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • The Cable Guy(1996)

    as Medieval Waitress

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • The Truth About Cats & Dogs(1996)

    as Abby

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy(1996)

    as Woman at Party

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Mr. Show with Bob and David(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Wife

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Now and Then(1995)

    as Wiladene

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Coldblooded(1995)

    as Honey

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • HBO Comedy Half-Hour: Janeane Garofalo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Writer · as Self

  • Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 1 episode · Additional Writing · as Janeane (voice)

  • NewsRadio(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Nancy

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • Bye Bye Love(1995)

    as Lucille

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Suspicious (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Woman

  • TV Nation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 17 episodes · Actor

  • Space Ghost Coast to Coast(1993)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all shows

  • Ellen(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Chloe Korban

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all shows

  • Duckman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Moonbeam (voice)

  • Reality Bites(1994)

    as Vickie Miner

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • HBO Comedy Half-Hour(1994)

    Show Writer

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • The Adventures of Pete & Pete (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Ms. Brackett

  • Tales of the City (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Coppola Woman

  • The Ben Stiller Show(1992)

    Show 13 episodes · Writer · as Various Characters

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all shows

  • Mad About You(1992)

    Show 2 episodes · as Mabel Buchman

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all shows

  • The Larry Sanders Show(1992)

    Show 65 episodes · as Paula

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • MTV Movie & TV Awards (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Late for Dinner(1991)

    as Counter Girl

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Home Improvement(1991)

    Show 1 episode · as Tina

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • Law & Order(1990)

    Show 2 episodes · as Greta Heiss

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • The Simpsons(1989)

    Show 2 episodes · as Janeane Garofalo (voice)

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Seinfeld(1989)

    Show 2 episodes · as Jeannie Steinman

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Live with Kelly and Mark(1988)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all shows

  • American Playhouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Coppola Woman

  • Dedicated to Morris Burke (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Grind (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Romy and Michele 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Heather Mooney

Career shape

Star power in the 99th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 160 titles, 157 of them dated from 1982 to 2026; peak year 1996.

Biggest box office

Ratatouille (2007)

$624M worldwide

Highest rated

Ratatouille (2007)

Midcredits 99th

Most popular right now

The Larry Sanders Show (1992)

Film career

MilestoneNomination
19822026

Peak 1996 · steadily prominent in film for years. Top draw in 15 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting156 of 160: 151 only acting, 5 with another role · typical Midcredits score54thDirecting1 of 160: 0 only directing, 1 with another roleWriting5 of 160: 1 only writing, 4 with another roleProducing5 of 160: 1 only producing, 4 with another roleOther crew1 of 160: 0 only other crew, 1 with another role

160 titles, 7 with more than one role — acting and producing overlap on 2 of them.

By decade

1980s4 · acting1990s50 · 48 acting · 5 crew2000s56 · 56 acting · 2 crew2010s35 · 33 acting · 2 crew2020s12 · acting

Billing

usually 6th · top billed in 6% of 54 roles
9196010611

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

Awards

3 major nominations and no wins, 1996–2006.

  1. 2006
    • Screen Actors Guild Award, nominated · Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
  2. 1997
    • Primetime Emmy, nominated · Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
  3. 1996
    • Primetime Emmy, nominated · Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Major bodies only: the Oscars, Primetime Emmys, Golden Globes, BAFTAs and Screen Actors Guild Awards are named; Cannes, Venice, the Berlinale, Sundance, the directors', writers' and producers' guilds, the Grammys, Critics Choice and the Independent Spirit Awards count as other major bodies. Festival and regional prizes are not counted. Source: IMDb.

How do Janeane Garofalo's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 45th percentile, the median of the 73 of 74 with a score; across their 62 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 46th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

46thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 62

Approval · how many liked their films

49thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 62

Reach · how many have seen their films

72ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 62

Midcredits score across 115 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up32
  • 50th to 74th33
  • 25th to 49th25
  • Below 25th25

Shape of the crowd

46 of their 115 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved14
  • Divisive10
  • Cult Classic4
  • Crowd Pleaser46
  • Broadly Agreed6
  • Mixed35

Most divisive · actor

3rd Street Blackout (2015)

94th percentile spread · 55% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Ratatouille (2007)

Midcredits 99th · 91% liked

Reviewers score the acting 69/100 in their films, across 50 reviewed titles; fans 80, detractors 42. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

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Is Janeane Garofalo's work okay for kids?

Across up to 22 MovieCove titles with content scores, profanity and frightening / intense run heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore16 titles11–91 · median 42 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity22 titles26–60 · median 38 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity18 titles27–87 · median 51 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs16 titles23–80 · median 41 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense15 titles17–90 · median 51 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Janeane Garofalo work with?

People who share at least 2 of Janeane Garofalo's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Ben Stiller shares the most, 6.

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