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American stand-up comedienne
Janeane Garofalo is ...
Alive
Born | 28 September 1964 in Newton |
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Age | 58 years, 7 months |
Sex or gender | female |
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Country of citizenship | United States of America |
Occupation | actor, radio personality, comedian, political activist, writer, film producer, film director, screenwriter, voice actor, television actor and film actor |
Height | 1.55m (5'1") |
Awards | Emperor Has No Clothes Award |
Educated at | Providence College and Madison High School |
Medical condition | fibromyalgia |
About Janeane Garofalo
Janeane Garofalo: The Sharp-Tongued Comedienne Who Redefined Stand-Up
Janeane Garofalo is a force to be reckoned with in the world of comedy. Born in Newton, New Jersey in 1964, Garofalo began her career in stand-up comedy in the late 1980s, quickly gaining a reputation for her sharp wit and biting commentary on politics and pop culture.
Garofalo's rise to fame was meteoric. She became a regular on the comedy club circuit, and in 1992, she landed a spot on the hit MTV show "You Wrote It, You Watch It." That same year, she made her film debut in the cult classic "Reality Bites," which launched her into the mainstream.
Throughout the 1990s, Garofalo continued to make a name for herself as one of the most incisive and outspoken comedians of her generation. She appeared in a string of hit films, including "The Truth About Cats and Dogs," "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion," and "The Cable Guy." She also hosted her own talk show on Comedy Central, "The Janeane Garofalo Show," and was a regular on "The Larry Sanders Show."
But it was Garofalo's stand-up comedy that truly set her apart. Her style was acerbic and unapologetic, and she tackled controversial topics with fearless abandon. She was a vocal critic of the Iraq War and the Bush administration, and her political commentary earned her a reputation as one of the most outspoken liberal voices in comedy.
Garofalo's influence on the world of comedy cannot be overstated. She paved the way for a new generation of female comedians, and her legacy continues to inspire young comics today. She remains an active performer, and her recent work includes a recurring role on the hit Netflix series "Wet Hot American Summer."
Janeane Garofalo is a true original, a comedian who has never been afraid to speak her mind and challenge the status quo. Her impact on the world of comedy is immeasurable, and her legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.
References:
- "Janeane Garofalo." IMDb, IMDb.com, www.imdb.com/name/nm0000413/.
- "Janeane Garofalo Biography." Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 23 Apr. 2020, www.biography.com/actor/janeane
Films - which cast members have died?
Janeane Garofalo has been a part of these films.
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Wet Hot American Summer
2001 film by David Wain

Fuck
2005 American documentary film

Southland Tales
2006 thriller and comedy-drama film

The Cable Guy
1996 film by Ben Stiller

Reality Bites
1994 film by Ben Stiller

Dogma
1999 film by Kevin Smith

Cop Land
1997 film by James Mangold

Mystery Men
1999 film by Kinka Usher

The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle
2000 film by Des McAnuff

Now and Then
1995 film by Lesli Linka Glatter

Sticky: A (Self) Love Story
2016 film by Nicholas Tana

Romy and Michele's High School Reunion
1998 film by David Mirkin

Larger than Life
1996 film by Howard Franklin

Big Trouble
2002 American comedy film

Stay
2005 film by Marc Forster

The Independent
mockumentary comedy film made in 2000

Wonderland
2003 American crime and drama film by James Cox

Random Hearts
1999 film by Sydney Pollack

The Truth About Cats & Dogs
1996 film by Michael Lehmann

What Planet Are You From?
2000 film by Mike Nichols

Then She Found Me
2007 film by Helen Hunt

The Ten
2007 film by David Wain

Manufacturing Dissent
film

The Minus Man
1999 film by Hampton Fancher

Permanent Midnight
1998 film by David Veloz

Duane Hopwood
2005 film by Matt Mulhern

Late for Dinner
1991 film by W. D. Richter

Half Baked
1998 film by Tamra Davis

200 Cigarettes
1999 American comedy and drama film by Risa Bramon Garcia

The MatchMaker
1997 film by Mark Joffe

Submission
2017 film directed by Richard Levine

General Education

Bye Bye Love
1995 film by Sam Weisman

Clay Pigeons
1998 crime-comedy film

Dog Park
1998 film by Bruce McCulloch

Satan, Hold My Hand
2013 film by Courtney Fathom Sell

Steal This Movie!
2000 film by Robert Greenwald

The Thin Pink Line
1998 film by Joe Dietl

Little Boxes
2016 film

Martin & Orloff
2002 film by Lawrence Blume

Touch
1997 film by Paul Schrader

Coldblooded
1995 film by Wallace Wolodarsky

The Search for John Gissing
2001 film by Mike Binder

The Bumblebee Flies Anyway
1999 film by Martin Duffy

Thick as Thieves
1998 film by Scott Sanders

When Stand Up Stood Out

I Am Comic
2010 film by Jordan Brady

Love Hurts
2009 film by Barra Grant

Al Franken: God Spoke
2006 film by Chris Hegedus

Gigantic
2002 film by A. J. Schnack

Manhood
2003 film by Bobby Roth

Can't Stop Dancing

A Bread Factory Part One: For the Sake of Gold
2018 film
Television - which cast members have died?
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The Simpsons
American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening

The Sopranos
American crime-drama television series

Saturday Night Live
American late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show

Seinfeld
American sitcom

24
American television series

The West Wing
American poltical drama series created by Aaron Sorkin for NBC

Two and a Half Men
TV series

King of the Hill
animated television series

Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later

Ideal
British television series

Greek
American comedy-drama television series

Billions
2016 TV series

Aqua Teen Hunger Force
A show with food items named ''Master Shake'' ''Frylock'' and ''Meatwad''

Home Improvement
American television sitcom

The Larry Sanders Show
television program

The King of Queens
American sitcom

Inside Amy Schumer

The Chris Rock Show

Metalocalypse

Mad About You
1990s American TV sitcom

Younger
television series

The Jim Gaffigan Show
American TV series

Felicity
television series

Ugly Americans
American animated series

Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp

Broad City
American comedy TV series

Space Ghost Coast to Coast
American animated parody talk show

The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret
television series

NewsRadio
television series

Ed
television series

Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior
television series

We Baby Bears
american television series

Ellen
1994 American television sitcom

Mr. Show with Bob and David
television series

Duckman
television series

Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
television series

Tales of the City

Gap Year

TV Nation

Head Case
television series

Nightcap

Stumptown

Delocated
television series

Strangers with Candy
television program

The Ben Stiller Show

The Baroness Von Sketch Show

Freak Show

Tom Goes to the Mayor

The Shivering Truth
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