Janelle James Comedian Age, Birthday, Husband, Movies, Net Worth
Who is Janelle James?
Janelle James is a Caribbean-American comedian, actress, and writer. As an actress, she has appeared in films such as Central Park, Life & Beth, Corporate, Black Monday, Tom of Your Life, and Crashing among other films.
James has also been credited for being a writer in films such as Central Park, The Standups, Black Monday, The Comedy Lineup, and The Rundown with Robin Thede. In 2020, she was named one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch.
In 2021, James began appearing in the ABC mockumentary sitcom television series Abbott Elementary playing the role of Ava Coleman a principal at the Philadelphia public school Abbott Elementary.
Janelle James Age
James is 44 years old, she was born on 23 September 1979 in the Virgin Islands, U.S.
Birthday
James celebrates her birthday every September 23rd.
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Height
Janelle stands at the height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 meters) tall.
Janelle James Parents, Family
James was born and raised by his parents in the Virgin Islands. Information about her family and childhood including her parents and siblings is not available. This section will be updated as soon as information about her parents is available.
Janelle James Husband
Janelle has not shared her relationship status. She prefers to keep her relationship and personal life private. She has two sons.
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Janelle James Comedian
Janelle got her start in show business in 2009, when she went to an open mic in Champaign, Illinois. Her comedy style is described as “simply talking stuff,” and her topics include Trump, parenting, being a woman over 35, and dating.
Bill Burr, Hadiyah Robinson, John Early, and Kareem Green are among James’ favorite comedians. Just for Laughs and Brooklyn recognized James’ work in 2016. She rose to prominence in 2017 as the opening act for Chris Rock’s Total Blackout tour.
That same year, she released her debut comedy album, Black & Mild. The performance was recorded at Acme Comedy Company in Minneapolis. In 2018, she appeared in the Netflix comedy series The Comedy Lineup. Janelle was also set to appear in the network’s first comedy festival, Netflix Is a Joke, which will take place in Los Angeles in 2020.
James is a recurring character on the Showtime sitcom Black Monday, where he worked as a staff writer. Crashing and Corporate are among her other film and television credits. She appears on the ABC comedy Abbott Elementary regularly. In 2019, she hosted Strong Black Laughs, an interview podcast with great Black comedians. Among the guests were Luenell and Sherri Shepherd.
Janelle has performed all over the country and in some of the most prestigious clubs, including the Laugh Factory, Gotham, Helium, and Caroline’s Comedy Club. She has also toured extensively as a featured act alongside Hannibal Buress, Todd Barry, and Rob Delaney.
Janelle can be seen on NBC’s Night Train with Wyatt Cenac, Comedy Central’s @midnight, and Fuse’s Uproarious (2016). She was named one of the 50 Most Funny People in Brooklyn in 2016 and has been featured in The New York Times, Portland Tribune, and Time Out Magazine for her outstanding performance ability.
Janelle James Abbott Elementary
In 2021, James began appearing in the ABC mockumentary sitcom television series Abbott Elementary playing the role of Ava Coleman a principal at the Philadelphia public school Abbott Elementary. The series also stars Tyler James Williams, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris Perfetti, and Sheryl Lee Ralph.
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Janelle James Movies
- Abbott Elementary
- Central Park
- The Standups
- Sixteen Thousand Dollars
- Black Monday
- Party of Three 7
- Life & Beth
- The Guest List
- The Comedy Lineup
- The Rundown with Robin Thede
- Corporate
- Black Monday
- Tom of Your Life
Janelle James’ Net Worth
As a comedian, Janelle has an estimated net worth of $ 400k.
James Social Media
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