American actress, comedian, voice actress, and writer Janeane Garofalo also writes. She began her career with stand-up comedy, appearing on shows including Saturday Night Live, The Ben Stiller Show, and The Larry Sanders Show as a cast member. Among the films, she has appeared in are Mystery Men, The Independent, and The Truth About Cats and Dogs. Feel This Book: An Essential Guide to Self-Empowerment, Spiritual Supremacy, and Sexual Satisfaction is one of her works as an author.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Janeane Garofalo |
| Real Name/Full Name: | Janeane Marie Garofalo |
| Gender: | Female |
| Age: | 59 years old |
| Birth Date: | September 28, 1964 |
| Birth Place: | Newton, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.55m |
| Weight: | 48kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Husband/Spouse (Name): | Brody Tate (m. 2015-present), Robert Cohen (m. 1992; div. 2012) |
| Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | No |
| Dating/Boyfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Is Janeane Garofalo Lesbian? | No |
| Profession: | Actress, comedian, writer, voice artist |
| Salary: | N/A |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $12 million |
Janeane Garofalo Biography
Joan and Carmine Garofalo welcomed Janeane Marie into the world in Newtown, New Jersey. She comes from an Irish and Italian-American Catholic household. Her father is a former Exxon executive, and her mother was a secretary who died of cancer when Janeane was 24 years old.
Her family relocated several times while she was a small child, including to Texas, Ontario, and Madison. She attended these institutions for her academic studies, but after graduating high school, she enrolled at Providence College. She majored in history at the institution, and it was during this period that she began stand-up comedy. She earned two degrees from college, one in history and one in American studies.
Janeane Garofalo Age, Height, and Weight
Janeane Garofalo was born on September 28, 1964, She is 59 years old as of 2024. She weighs 48 kg and stands 1.55 meters tall.
Career
Janeane started working as a stand-up comic after finishing college, and in 1995 she made an appearance on an HBO Comedy Half-Hour special. In several major motion pictures, including I Shot a Man in Vegas, The Matchmaker, Clay Pigeons, Sweethearts, Ash Tuesday, and Wet Hot American Summer, among others, Janeane began to receive supporting and cameo roles. She additionally participated in occasions akin to the If You Will in Seattle in June 2010.
She had her first acting job in the 1991 film Late for Dinner. After participating in Reality Bites three years later, she experienced a significant career breakthrough. She played an important role in cementing her reputation as a Generation X icon. She had a lot of success after appearing in the 1996 movie The Truth About Cats and Dogs. She received a prominent role in the 1997 romantic comedy The Matchmaker due to her achievement.
She made her voice acting debut in 1998’s Kiki’s Delivery Service, and then she made a fleeting cameo in Permanent Midnight. Ratatouille and The Wild both featured additional voice acting. She made an appearance in the 2001 cult classic Wet Hot American Summer. Additionally, Janeane has made appearances on several television programs, including The Larry Sanders Show, Saturday Night Live, and The Ben Stiller Show. She is a co-author of Feel This Book: An Essential Guide.
Janeane Garofalo Net Worth
Her career as an actor, comedian, writer and voice actress earned Janeane an estimated $12 million net worth as of March 2024. Her career has been a big success, and she has received nominations for several accolades. She has a lovely home and leads a wealthy lifestyle.
Janeane Garofalo began her career as a stand-up comedian before transitioning into acting, voice acting, and voice acting. She has achieved tremendous success and left a lasting impression on the entertainment business. Her life perfectly illustrates how devotion and hard work lead to a remarkable achievements.
Janeane Garofalo Husband, Marriage
Robert Cohen, a writer for The Ben Stiller Show at the time, wed Janeane in 1991. She married Brody Tate in 2015 after the pair filed for divorce in 2012. Despite not yet having a kid, they appear content in their marriage. She then claimed that since she did not register the wedding with the local courts.
She participated in a comedic talent competition in college and won the title of “Funniest Person in Rhode Island.” She struggled by working odd jobs like becoming a bike messenger before having a breakthrough in her profession.
