Janeane Garofalo

Janeane Ingrid Garofalo is an American actress, stand-up comedian, writer, and former radio host. She is best known for her many film roles, such as Vickie Miner in , Abby Barnes in , Marcy Tizard in , Anita Hoffman in , and Hannah Rosenbloom in . She also starred in various TV shows, such as , , , Home Improvement, , , and . Additionally, she voiced Stith in Don Bluth's sci-fi animated film and played Minnie Mogul in the Universal Pictures hybrid film (both released in 2000).
For Disney, she voiced Ursula in the English dub of Studio Ghibli's Kiki's Delivery Service, Bridget in the 2006 animated feature film The Wild, and Colette Tatou in the 2007 Disney/Pixar film Ratatouille. She also played Marissa in Flora & Ulysses, Heather Mooney in the 1997 Touchstone Pictures film Romy and Michele's High School Reunion, Officer Monica Romero in Big Trouble, and Janet Withers in the ABC TV show .
Garofalo was born in Newton, New Jersey. While studying history at Providence College, Garofalo entered a comedy talent search sponsored by the cable network, winning the title of "Funniest Person in Rhode Island". Her original gimmick was to read off her hand, which was not successful in subsequent performances. Dreaming of earning a slot on the writing staff of the TV show , she became a professional stand-up comedian upon graduating with degrees in history and American studies.
==Roles==
Heather Mooney.jpg|Heather Mooney(Romy and Michele's High School Reunion)
Ursula.jpg|Ursula(Kiki's Delivery Service; Disney dub)
Bridget (The Wild).jpg|Bridget(The Wild)
Profile - Colette Tatou.jpg|Colette Tatou(Ratatouille)
Marissa.jpg|Marissa(Flora & Ulysses)
==Gallery==
Janeane Garofalo behind the scenes Ratatouille.jpg|Janeane Garafalo behind the scenes of Ratatouille.
Janeane Garofalo Ratatouille premiere.jpg|Janeane Garofalo at the premiere of Ratatouille in June 2007.
Janeane Garofalo New Group Gala12.jpg|Janeane Garafolo attending the New Group Gala Cabaret Soiree in February 2012.
Janeane Garofalo Tribeca19.jpg|Janeane Garofalo attending the 2019 Tribeca Film Fest.
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