Happy birthday! Allison Janney turns 66 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on November 19, 2025

The iconic and legendary actress turns 66 on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025.

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Allison Janney is celebrating her 66th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Allison Janney (The Help, The West Wing, American Beauty, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 66th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Janney, a cultural icon

Born Allison Brooks Janney in Dayton on November 19, 1959, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Janney's not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Allison hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Allison Janney as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 66.

Happy Birthday, Allison, you're the best!