Janelle James

Janelle James

CountryVirgin Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S.
GenderFemale
BirthdaySep 23, 1979
BiographyJanelle James (born September 23, 1979) is an American comedian, actress, and writer. She is best known for her role as Ava Coleman in the ABC television series Abbott Elementary, for which she won a Screen Actors Guild Award and an NAACP Image Award, in addition to nominations for four Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Golden Globe Award.

Her writing credits include The Rundown with Robin Thede and Black Monday, and she acted on the programs Crashing, Corporate, and Central Park. Her debut comedy album Black and Mild was released in 2017. She was named one of Variety's 10 Comics to Watch for 2020.

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Known For

Abbott Elementary
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Abbott Elementary

as Ava Coleman
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
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The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder

as Lucy Fur
The Final Straw
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The Final Straw

as Host

Part of Crew

Central Park
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Central Park

as Story Editor

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