Janeane Garofalo Biography, Age, Height, Husband, Children, Boyfriend, Net Worth, Movies, Facts & More

 

 

 

 

 

 

Who is Janeane Garofalo?

Janeane Marie Garofalo is an American comedian, actress and former co-host on the Air America Radio. She is best known for playing a role in the The Ben Stiller Show, The Larry Sanders Show, and Saturday Night Live. Garofalo is also appeared in more than 50 movies.

Childhood & Early Life

Garofalo was born in Newton, New Jersey, on 28 September 1964. She is daughter of Joan and Carmine Garofalo. Her mother was a secretary, in the petrochemical industry, and father is a former executive at Exxon. She is graduated from James E. Taylor High School.

 

Janeane Garofalo Education

Janeane Garofalo attended many schools while growing up, as her family moved frequently. She graduated from James E. Taylor High School in Katy, Texas, in 1982. After high school, Garofalo attended Providence College in Rhode Island, where she studied history and graduated in 1986. She then moved to Boston to pursue a career in comedy and began performing stand-up comedy at local clubs. Garofalo's education in history has influenced her work in comedy and activism, as she often incorporates political and social issues into her performances and activism efforts.

 

Janeane Garofalo Family

Janeane Garofalo was born on September 28, 1964, in Newton, New Jersey, to parents Joan and Carmine Garofalo. Her father was an executive at Exxon and her mother was a secretary. Garofalo has two older siblings, a brother and a sister. Her family moved frequently during her childhood due to her father's job, and she attended many different schools. Garofalo has been open about her difficult relationship with her parents, particularly her mother, who she has described as emotionally abusive. Despite these challenges, Garofalo has remained close with her siblings and has credited them with providing support and encouragement throughout her life and career.

Career

Garofalo officially began her career in stand-up comedy in the mid-1980's. In 1995 and 1997, Garofalo appeared on HBO's Comedy Half-Hour and Comedy Hour specials. Garofalo's one-hour stand-up special entitled "If You Will" was released on DVD in September 2010. Garofalo's first movie role comes in Late for Dinner in 1991, but her real breakthrough into film came in Reality Bites (1994).

Garofalo is appeared a leading role in I Shot a Man in Vegas (1995). In the "The Truth About Cats & Dogs", Garofalo played a highly intelligent radio host. Garofalo played the lead role in romantic comedy "The Matchmaker" (1997). In 2002, she played role in "The Laramie Project" and in 2003, she starred in the crime film Wonderland. She played a supporting role in Jiminy Glick in Lalawood in 2004.In 2016, Garofalo appears as herself in the documentary film "Sticky: A (Self) Love Story", which was released on Amazon.

In 1992, her first television series debut was on the short-lived "Ben Stiller Show". Garofalo is appeared in Saturday Night Live (SNL) for its 1994–95 season. In late March 2004, Garofalo became a co-host for Air America Radio's show "The Majority Report".

 

Janeane Garofalo Facts

Here are some facts about Janeane Garofalo:

1. Janeane Garofalo is an American actress, comedian, and writer.

2. She was born on September 28, 1964, in Newton, New Jersey.

3. Garofalo began her career in comedy, performing stand-up in clubs in the late 1980s.

4. She rose to fame in the 1990s as a cast member on the MTV comedy show "The Ben Stiller Show" and later on "Saturday Night Live."

5. Garofalo has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including "Reality Bites," "The Larry Sanders Show," "Wet Hot American Summer," and "24."

6. In addition to her work in entertainment, Garofalo is also a political activist and has been involved in various social and political causes throughout her career.

7. Garofalo has been open about her struggles with anxiety and depression and has used her platform to advocate for mental health awareness.

8. She is a vocal supporter of animal rights and has worked with organizations such as PETA and Farm Sanctuary.

9. Garofalo has never been married and does not have children, but has been in several long-term relationships throughout her life.

10Despite her success and fame, Garofalo has remained down-to-earth and often speaks out against Hollywood's obsession with beauty and youth.

 

Janeane Garofalo Net Worth

As of 2021, Janeane Garofalo's net worth is estimated to be around $20 million. Much of her wealth comes from her successful career as an actress, comedian, and writer, as well as her work as a political activist. Garofalo has appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career, and has also performed stand-up comedy and written for television and film. Additionally, she has been involved in various social and political causes and has used her platform to advocate for mental health awareness, animal rights, and other issues.

Short Biography

 

Birth Name: Janeane Marie Garofalo

Birth Date: September 28, 1964

Birth Place: Newton, New Jersey, U.S.

Age (at 2022): 57 Years

Nationality: United States

Height: 5' 1" (1.55 m)

Sun Sign: Libra

Education: Providence College

                 James E. Taylor High School

                 Madison High School

Family: Joan Garofalo (father)

            Carmine Garofalo (mother)

Spouse: Brody Tate (m. 2015)

             Robert Cohen (m. 1992–2012)

Profession: stand-up comedian, actress

Medium: Stand-up, film, television, radio

Years active: 1985–present

Net Worth: $10 Million

 

Janeane Garofalo Films & Movies

1991 Late for Dinner

1994 Reality Bites

1995 Bye Bye Love

1995 I Shot a Man in Vegas

1996 The Truth About Cats & Dogs

1996 Larger Than Life

1997 Sweethearts

1997 Cop Land

1998 Clay Pigeons

1998 Kiki's Delivery Service

1998 Thick as Thieves

1998 The Thin Pink Line

1999 The Bumblebee Flies Anyway

1999 Torrance Rises

1999 Mystery Men

1999 The Independent

2000 Dog Park

2000 The Cherry Picker

2000 What Planet Are You From?

2001 Wet Hot American Summer

2003 Manhood

2003 The Laramie Project

2003 Ash Tuesday

2004 Jiminy Glick in Lalawood

2007 Ratatouille

2007 The Ten

2007 Then She Found Me

2008 The Guitar

2009 Labor Pains

2012 General Education

2013 Satan, Hold My Hand

2014 A Little Game

2016 Little Boxes

2017 Sandy Wexler

2018 A Bread Factory

2019 Come as You Are

2021 The God Committee

 

Janeane Garofalo TV Show

1992–1993 The Ben Stiller Show

1992–1998 The Larry Sanders Show

1993 Tales of the City

1994–1995 Saturday Night Live

1995 Duckman

1995 NewsRadio

1995 The State

1995 TV Nation

1996 Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist

1996 Ellen

1996 1996 MTV Movie Awards

1997 HBO Comedy Hour

1997 The Chris Rock Show

1998 Felicity

1998, 2011 The Simpsons

1999 Mad About You

2000 Strangers with Candy

2003 King of the Hill

2004 Tanner on Tanner

2005–2006 The West Wing

2006 Tom Goes to the Mayor

2008 Wainy Days

2009 Head Case

2010–2011 Ideal

2011 Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior

2012 Ugly Americans

2014 Inside Amy Schumer

2014–2015 Broad City

2015 The Jim Gaffigan Show

2017 Gap Year

2018 Baroness von Sketch Show

2018 The Shivering Truth

2019 Stumptown

2020 Joe Pera Talks With You

2021 Younger

2021 Billions

 

Janeane Garofalo Documentary films

New York: A Documentary Film (1999)

Dangerous Living: Coming Out In The Developing World (2003)

Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns) (2003)

I Am Comic (2010)

Misery Loves Comedy (2015)

Sticky: A (Self) Love Story (2016)

Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11 (2021)

 

Janeane Garofalo Official Website

www.janeanegarofalo.com

 

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Published Year: 1998

Total Page count: 460

Types:  Biography

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Country: United States

Awards: National Book Critics Circle Award for Biography/Autobiography (1998)

 

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Published Year: 1983

Author: Andrew Hodges

Total Page count: 587

Types:  Biography

Originally Book Language: English

Country: United States

 

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Total Page count: 818

Originally Book Language: English

Country: United States

 

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Total Page count: 208

Types: Biography

Originally Book Language: English

Country: United States

 

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Published Year: 1991

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Total Page count: 1066 pages

 

Summary of book

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Published Year: 1941

Author: James Agee

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Total Page count: 416 pages

Subjects: History

 

Summary of book

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