Janelle James

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.

Janelle James is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 27 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes One of Them Days (2025), Abbott Elementary (2021), The Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA (1995), Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009), Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014), The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022), LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988), Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003). The recorded credits span 1944 to 2026, including 2 movies and 25 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.