Janeane garofalo played janet withers in the season one episode bad alibis. Jan 10, 2007 actress janeane garofalo is set to appear in three episodes of the the west wing. Screen actors guild awards, outstanding performance by an ensemble in a drama series for the west wing 1997 emmy primetime, outstanding supporting. The west wing 200506 louise thornton janeane garofalo. Janeane garofalo played louise thornton on season 7 of the west wing. Motormouth operatives like janeane garofalo and ron silver turned away from substancemongering and. The season was released on dvd as a sixdisc boxed set under the title the west wing. In a first for the west wing, the emmy awardwinning series broadcasts a live episode featuring a tensionpacked debate between the two presidential candidates, congressman matt santos and senator arnold vinick. Janeane garofalo actor, comedian, writer, radio host tv. Janeane had many jobs before breaking into show biz. With rae lynn caspar white episodes free, on demand. The seventh and final season of the american political drama television series the west wing aired in the united states on nbc from september 25, 2005 to may 14, 2006 and consisted of 22 episodes.
Bradley whitford born october 10, 1959 is an american actor and political activist, and he is noted for his portrayal of white house deputy chief of staff josh lyman in the nbc television political drama the west wing 19992006, which was nominated for three. The west wing janeane garofalo as louise thornton photo credits. Comic actress janeane garofalo s schtick is cynical, harsh, and yet somehow still charming. Janeane garofalos best cult classic moments the daily dish. The return of rob lowe as sam seaborn in the final few episodes. Written by michael showalter and david more high jinks among the counselors, staff and campers at a maine summer camp. The west wing tv series 19992006 janeane garofalo as louise thornton. Just heard on fox news that jeannine garofalo will be joining the cast of the west wing, playing a political advisor. A definitive ranking of every character on the west wing the. The seventh and final season of the american political drama television series the west. In 2006, she provided the voice for the animated character bearded clam on comedy centrals freak show. Community content is available under ccbysa unless otherwise noted.
Janeane garofalo stars as lyla in bravos first original scripted series, girlfriends guide to divorce. Her father was a former executive at exxon and her mother a. All episodes 155 next being president can be hard on the family while santos is wrapped up in choosing his new vice president, helen is. Watch the west wing episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. She opens up about her acting career decline from her reality bites and west wing heyday, being a has been her words, not mine, her drinking days, her asexual relationship, ben. The west wing the last hurrah tv episode 2006 imdb. Qumar is an odd one as both iran and iraq also exist in the west wing universe. Jul 17, 2019 in this mother of an episode, alex graves cranks the style up to 11. Janeane garofalo pay equity meeting attendee lawyer 1 episode, 2018. West wing 4 josh finds out ainsleys replacement, joe quincy, is a republican duration.
Throughout the 200506 television season, garofalo appeared on the west wing as louise thornton, a campaign adviser to the fictional democratic presidential nominee. Janeane garofalo played louise thornton seasons 7 birthplace newton, new jersey born. Garofalo continues to circulate regularly within new york citys local comedy and performance art scene. But what those shows lack that the west wing had in spades was a collection. Watch the west wing episodes online season 7 2006 tv guide. Louise janine thornton was white house communications director for president matthew santos and a major adviser during his presidential campaign.
The west wing transition tv episode 2006 janeane garofalo. So get ready cuz, as steve miller says, we go down carolina. Ratatouille and on tv in the larry sanders show, the west wing, and 24. The west wing janeane garofalo as louise thornton photo. All episodes 155 next being president can be hard on the family while santos is wrapped up in choosing his new vice president, helen is overwhelmed by the issues facing the new first family. We get realtime text answers to our quests from the unstoppable eli attie. Mar 16, 2018 actressactivist janeane garofalo, who cohosts a show on liberal radio net air america, is joining the cast of nbc drama west wing to handle press for democratic candidate matt santos jimmy. Scherr forumthousand oaks civic arts plaza thousand oaks. Also starring brad whitford, kristin chenoweth, ron silver, janeane garofalo. A definitive ranking of every character on the west wing. The west wing transition tv episode 2006 janeane garofalo as louise thornton. She began in standup comedy and then moved into television in the early 90s, part of ben stillers one season on fox, and then as a regular on the larry sanders show. Started just about on time, and there was an opening act, a comedian who was pretty funny on his own, though im sorry to say ive forgotten his name.
In the series finale, the bartlet administration prepares to leave the west wing. We even see a satellite map of qumar in one episode in the real world its just southern iran, but with libyan city names added to the map. Only characters who appeared in two or more episodes were eligible for this list. Janeane garofalo initially joined the show for a threeepisode arc as louise thornton, a media strategist hired by matt santos. She is perhaps best known for being a politically outspoken standup comedian and voice actor. The fantasy wouldnt it be great if martin sheen was our president. Oct 16, 2005 watch the west wing season 7, episode 4 mr. I was cringing when i heard she was joining the show coz shes never done or said one single funny thing in her lifebut shes good acting wise in this rolei really hope she ditches the stand up attempts coz shes shit at that. Janeane garofalo signs on as a toughasnails media consultant louise lou thornton, whom santos hires at joshs request even though she.
Watch the west wing season 7 prime video amazon uk. She worked as a bike messenger, a shoe saleswoman, waitress and temp secretary. Screen actors guild awards, outstanding performance by an ensemble in a drama series for the west wing 1997 emmy primetime, outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series for the larry sanders show. Plus, it was an exceptionally wellwritten show, and its very rare in television when you get on something good.
The debate west coast season 7, episode 7 unrated cc sd cc hd. Janeane garofalo born september 28, 1964 is an american standup comedian, actress, political activist and writer. In an episode originally broadcast live there are two versions, one for the eastern and central time zones. Janeane bio titles waitress behindthescenes portrayed by reiko aylesworth janeane was a friend of laurie.
Dec 18, 2012 west wing 4 josh finds out ainsleys replacement, joe quincy, is a republican duration. She is the former cohost on the now defunct air america radios the majority report. Janeane garofalo list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Meanwhile, vinick must find a new road now that the election is over. A stand up comic by trade, she was first discovered during a comedy talent search by showtime.
Jeannine garofalo lands role on the west wing fox news 81905. Stand up janeane garofalo comedy half hour 1995 youtube. Throughout the 200506 television season, garofalo appeared on the west wing as louise thornton, a controversial campaign adviser to the fictional democratic presidential nominee. The west wing tv series 19992006 janeane garofalo as. Breaking news janeane garofalo to add bite as controversial. Janeane, the petite woman with the acerbic wit, was born in newton, new jersey, in 1964, to joan, a secretary, and carmine garofalo, an exxon executive. Janeane garofalo sits down with george to talk about her long career in movies like reality bites, tv shows including the west wing and 24, and as a. Garofalo will play louise thornton, described by nbc as a successful but controversial media strategist hired. With alan alda, kristin chenoweth, allison janney, joshua malina. Janeane garofalo as louise thornton and anna deavere smith as nancy mcnally. Were introduced to the character of louise thornton played by janeane garofalo. Being president can be hard on the family while santos is wrapped up in choosing his new vice president, helen is overwhelmed by the issues facing the new first family. The west wing still fires off enthralling repartee as if the series wit was mandated by executive order. Leo struggles through debate practice and makes josh and lou recurring guest star janeane garofalo extremely nervous.
Janeane garofalo signs on as toughasnails media consultant louise. Thornton was born in trenton, new jersey as the youngest of four children, having three older brothers. Sep 12, 2014 a definitive ranking of every character on the. Nov 10, 2005 the west wings live debate was full of substance, as expected. The complete seventh season by warner home video being released first in region 2 on september 11, 2006 and then in region 1 on november 7, 2006. In the series 150th episode, the night before election day becomes even more. Janeane garofalo interview on rove australia 2009 youtube. Janeane garofalo full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. For as much as the west wing was pegged as a liberal fantasy during its first five seasons, the real fairy tale arrived.
Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page. Garofalo began her career as a standup comedian and became a cast member on the ben stiller show, the larry sanders show, and saturday night live, then appeared in more than 50 movies, with leading or major roles in the truth about cats and dogs, wet hot american summer, the matchmaker, reality. Jan 08, 2015 from small screen gigs on the west wing, the larry sanders show, and saturday night live to bigscreen parts in wet hot american summer, romy and micheles high school reunion, and reality bites. Watch the west wing episodes online season 7 2006 tv. Her father was the athletic director and football coach of the high school she and her brothers attended, and her mother was a dental hygienist. Janeane garafalo born september 28, 1964 is an american comedienne, actress, and the quintessential gen x chick. With rae lynn caspar white janeane garofalo listen. Garofalo participated in the series first live episode, most of which was a debate televised live on the east coast and then reshot live for the west. Janeane garofalo to appear in west wing writer and actress janeane garofalo will appear in a threeepisode arc during the upcoming new season of the west wing. September 28, 1964 imdb imdb janeane garofalo played louise thornton on season 7 of the west wing.
Garofalo began her career as a standup comedian and became a cast member on the ben stiller show, the larry sanders show, and saturday night live, then appeared in more than 50 movies, with leading or major roles in the truth about. I was really excited to do it, because id always wanted to try drama with odd moments of levity. Janeane garofalo is known for biting standup, stints on snl, the larry sanders show and the west wing, and her pioneering contributions to air america radio. Tvguide has every full episode so you can stayuptodate and watch your favorite show the west wing anytime, anywhere. Margaret is interrogated at a hearing held by the senate select committee on intelligence. Garofalo began her career as a standup comedian and became a cast member on the ben stiller show, the larry sanders show, and saturday night live, then appeared in more than 50 movies, with leading or major roles in the truth about cats and dogs, wet hot american. Its a shame that janeane garofalos eyebrows didnt get their own onscreen.
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