Janelle James, 1979
Writers · September 23, 1979
Janelle James
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Janelle James is 46 years old, born September 23, 1979 in United States · Libra.
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About
Janelle James turned deadpan classroom chaos into Emmy-nominated TV gold as Ava Coleman on Abbott Elementary. Born September 23, 1979, the American comedian, actress, and writer has won a Critics Choice Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, and two NAACP Image Awards for the role. Her comedy album Black and Mild dropped in 2017. A Libra born under life-path 4.
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Biography
Janelle James is an American comedian, actress, and writer best known for playing Ava Coleman in ABC's Abbott Elementary, a role that earned her a Critics Choice Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, two NAACP Image Awards, four Primetime Emmy nominations, and a Golden Globe nomination. Born September 23, 1979, in the United States, she writes and performs across scripted and stand-up formats. Her writing credits include The Rundown with Robin Thede and Black Monday; she has also acted on Crashing, Corporate, and Central Park. Her 2017 debut comedy album Black and Mild established her stand-up voice before Abbott Elementary became her breakthrough. Variety named her one of 10 Comics to Watch for 2020. As a screenwriter and actor, James works across television, film, and live performance. Libra energy paired with life-path 4 suggests methodical, grounded creativity—fitting for someone who built her career through deliberate craft in writing and character work.
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Before Fame
James released her debut comedy album Black and Mild in 2017 before Abbott Elementary launched. Prior to that breakthrough role, she wrote for and appeared on shows including The Rundown with Robin Thede, Black Monday, Crashing, Corporate, and Central Park. Variety recognized her as one of 10 Comics to Watch in 2020.
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Trivia
- Abbott Elementary's Ava Coleman earned James four Primetime Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe nomination, cementing the character as a cultural moment.
- Her writing work spans comedy and drama: she has credits on The Rundown with Robin Thede and the dark comedy Black Monday.
- Variety listed her among 10 Comics to Watch for 2020, the year before Abbott Elementary aired.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Builder
Disciplined and structured. Janelle James succeed where consistency beats charisma — long catalogs, repeatable craft, slow-grow audiences.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 4 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Nick RobinsonPig · 1995
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian MayPig · 1947
- RockyRabbit · 1999
CHALLENGING
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Tian Xiwei
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Frequently asked
- How old is Janelle James?
- Janelle James is 46 years old (born September 23, 1979).
- When is Janelle James's birthday?
- Janelle James was born on September 23, 1979.
- What is Janelle James's zodiac sign?
- Janelle James is a Libra, born September 23, 1979.
- What is Janelle James's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Janelle James was born in 1979, the year of the Earth Goat.
- Where is Janelle James from?
- Janelle James is from United States.
- What does Janelle James do?
- Janelle James is a writer.
- Is Janelle James still alive?
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