
Acting
Janelle James
Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin IslandsBorn 1979 (46 years old)
Janelle James 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 three Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Golden Globe Award.
5
Films
26
TV Shows
1
Crew Credits
Known For
31 Credits
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as Self - Guest
2009

Late Night with Seth Meyers
as Self
2014

LIVE with Kelly and Mark
as Self - Guest
1988

Strip Law
as Sheila Flambé (voice)
2026

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
as Ava Coleman
2005

Golden Globe Awards
as Self - Nominee
1944

Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self
2003

The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022

The Jennifer Hudson Show
as Self
2022

@midnight with Chris Hardwick
as Self
2013

Sherri
as Self - Guest
2022

Abbott Elementary
as Ava Coleman
2021
