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The Brilliant Allison Janney Trivia Quiz

A quiz on the fantastic actress Allison Janney.

A multiple-choice quiz by som18. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
som18

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
141,128

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
469

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is Allison Janney's date of birth? Hint

18th October 1960

17th March 1961

15th January 1961

19th November 1959

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Question 2 of 10

2. In which U.S. state did Allison Janney grow up and attend school? Hint

New Jersey

Texas

California

Ohio

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Question 3 of 10

3. Allison Janney's middle name is Brooke?

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. On which of these animated movies did Allison Janney work? Hint

Sinbad: The Legend of the Seven Seas

Finding Nemo

Monsters Inc.

Toy Story 2

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which movie, starring Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd, did Allison Janney appear in? Hint

She's the One

Picture Perfect

Bruce Almighty

The Object of My Affection

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which Oscar-winning movie did Allison Janney have a role? Hint

American Beauty

Road to Perdition

LA Confidential

A Beautiful Mind

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Question 7 of 10

7. Allison Janney plays C.J Cregg in "The West Wing". What does C.J stand for?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Allison Janney received her __ Emmy nomination in 2003 for her role as C.J Cregg? Hint

1st

3rd

4th

2nd

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Question 9 of 10

9. Allison Janney was nominated for the 3rd time in 2003 for a Golden Globe, for her work in "The West Wing".

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Allison Janney has received one Oscar nomination during the 1990s?

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Allison Janney's date of birth?

Answer: 19th November 1959

Allison Janney was born on the 19th November 1959. Allison's mother was an actress and her father was a jazz musician. It has been reported that it was Allison's mother who told her to pursue a career in acting.

2. In which U.S. state did Allison Janney grow up and attend school?

Answer: Ohio

Allison Janney was born in Boston and grew up in Dayton, Ohio. She attended Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio; Neighborhood Playhouse, New York and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, London, England, UK.

3. Allison Janney's middle name is Brooke?

Answer: True

An interesting fact about Allison Brooke Janney is that she is 6 feet tall. In "The West Wing", her height has often been referred to or even joked about in order to draw attention to the fact that she is somewhat taller than the President.
(Please note that IMDB cites Allison's middle name as Brooks however I have consulted various other websites that state her middle name is Brooke)

4. On which of these animated movies did Allison Janney work?

Answer: Finding Nemo

In "Finding Nemo", Allison Janney lent her vocal talents to the character of Peach.

5. Which movie, starring Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd, did Allison Janney appear in?

Answer: The Object of My Affection

She played Constance Miller who was the high profile stepsister of Jennifer Aniston's character. Allison was wonderful in this role.

6. In which Oscar-winning movie did Allison Janney have a role?

Answer: American Beauty

In "American Beauty", Allison Janney played Barbara Fitts. Barbara Fitts was the Burnham's next door neighbour.

7. Allison Janney plays C.J Cregg in "The West Wing". What does C.J stand for?

Answer: Claudia Jean

Claudia Jean Cregg is the White House Press Secretary and a wonderful character. In my opinion, this is the best role Allison Janney has ever played.

8. Allison Janney received her __ Emmy nomination in 2003 for her role as C.J Cregg?

Answer: 4th

Allison was nominated in 2000 and 2001 for "Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series" and she won both years. Furthermore, Allison has been nominated two times for "Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series". Once in 2002 which she won and also she has been nominated this year.

9. Allison Janney was nominated for the 3rd time in 2003 for a Golden Globe, for her work in "The West Wing".

Answer: True

In 2003, Allison was nominated as "Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama". Moreover, Allison was nominated both in 2002 and 2001 as "Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television". Unfortunately, Allison has never won a "Golden Globe" for her role in "The West Wing".

10. Allison Janney has received one Oscar nomination during the 1990s?

Answer: False

Sadly, Allison did not receive an Oscar nomination during the 90s. Allison is a wonderful and talented actress.

Source: Author som18

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