Janeane Garofalo

American Janeane Garofalo is a comedian, actress, and playwright who has received multiple Primetime Emmy nominations. She is known for her roles as Ratatouille’s Colette and Mystery Man’s Bowler. Last but not least, she played Cheryl in Asking For It in 2020. Next, in 2021, she will play Dr. Valerie Gilroy in the film The God Committee.

What is the Net Worth of Janeane Garofalo?

Janeane Garofalo is predicted to have a net worth of $5 million as of 2020. As a comedian, he earns anywhere from $15k to $620k. Aside from that, she earns between $21k and $215k as an actress. She also makes money through her production job.

Janeane Garofalo Defends Louis C.K. in Heated Podcast Interview – The  Hollywood Reporter
Janeane Garofalo smiling (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)

Early Life and Education

Janeane Garofalo was born in Newton, New Jersey, on September 28, 1964. Janeane Marie Garofalo is her given name. She is of Italian and Greek descent, with Irish ancestors. Joan Garofalo, her father, is a former executive at Exxon Mobil. Carmine Garofalo, her mother, worked as a secretary in the petrochemical business. Her mother died of cancer when she was 24 years old. Her educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in history and American studies with honors from Providence College.

During her college years, she competed in a comedic talent contest and won the title of Rhode Island’s Funniest Person. She then aspired to join the writing staff of the late-night talk show Late Night With David Letterman, which led to her becoming a stand-up comic. Janeane then began writing for the television shows The Ben Stiller Show and Half-Hour. She also began appearing on The Larry Sanders Show, a chat show hosted by Larry Sanders. She appeared in the first five seasons of the sitcom series as Paula, a talent booker. Janeane won two Primetime Emmys in 1996 and 1997 for her portrayal of Paula.

Professional Career of Janeane Garofalo

Janeane Garofalo made her cinematic debut in the film Late For Dinner in a minor role as Cashier, following a successful career as a comic on television. However, she shot to prominence as Vickie Miner in the romantic comedy film Reality Bites. She went on to star in more than 50 films as supporting and major roles after the film. The following are some of her films, along with the year and character names:

Year Movies  Character Names
2016 The America Side Agent Barry
2007 Ratatouille Colette Tatou
1998 Permanent Midnight Jana Farmer

A Bread Factory, Come as You Are, and Mercy Black are just a few of her recent films. Mercy Black is based on the life of a teenager named Marina, who was wounded by a classmate so that Marina believed a spirit named Mercy Black could cure her mother’s illness. She made her debut as Dr. Ward in the film.

Younger' Adds Janeane Garofalo As Recurring In Final Season – Deadline
Janeane Garofalo made her cinematic debut in the film Late For Dinner in a minor role as Cashier. (Source: Deadline)

She is also well-known as a TV series in addition to movies. Stumptown, Broad City, The Shivering Truth, Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later, and The Jim Gaffigan Show are just a few of her recent TV shows. She’s also a brilliant producer. She’s worked on TV shows like Comedy Product, Sweethearts, and Deal as a producer. Janeane is an active political activist in addition to her work in the entertainment sector. She is a member of The New York Public Interest Research Group as a political activist. She also voted for Ralph Nader in the 2000 election. In 2004, she, on the other hand, was against him.

Body Stats, Rumors & Social Media

Janeane Garofalo is a brunette with brown eyes. She is 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighs in at a healthy weight. She hasn’t been involved in any scandals or controversies that have made headlines in the media as of yet. Aside from that, she has managed to keep her distance from any rumors. Janeane does not use any social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

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Quick Facts of Janeane Garofalo

Age: 57 years 4 months
Birth Date: September 28, 1964
Horoscope (Sunshine): Libra
Full Name: Janeane Garofalo
Birth Place: Newton, New Jersey, United States
Net Worth: $5 million
Salary: $15k to $620k
Height / How tall : 5 feet 1 inches (1.55m)
Ethnicity: Italian-Greek
Nationality: American
Profession: Comedian, Actress, Producer
Father’s Name: Joan Garofalo
Mother’s Name: Carmine Garofalo
Education: Providence College
Hair Color: Brunette
Eye Color: Brown
Lucky Number: 12
Lucky Stone: Peridot
Lucky Color: Blue
Best Match for Marriage: Gemini
Last Update: Feb, 2022