Actor

Janelle James

September 23, 1979 · Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

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.

Notable work

7
The Garfield Movie (2024)
as Olivia (voice)
7.2
Monsters at Work (2021)
as Joy (voice)
8.3
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005)
as Ava Coleman
7.6
Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020)
as Katrot (voice)
7.5
Abbott Elementary (2021)
as Ava Coleman
6.7
One of Them Days (2025)
as Ruby

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