Janel Moloney (born October 3, 1969) is an American actress, best known for her role as Donna Moss on the television series The West Wing.
Biography
Personal life
Born in Woodland Hills, California, Moloney is the niece of actress Christine Ebersole, and attended the acting conservatory at SUNY Purchase. During the 2004 U.S. Presidential campaign, Moloney was an active supporter of John Kerry's presidential campaign and made public appearances on its behalf.
Television
Her early work included television guest roles on ER, Sports Night, The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. and Murder, She Wrote. In 1999, Moloney became a recurring guest star on The West Wing as Donna Moss, assistant to Deputy White House Chief of Staff Josh Lyman (Bradley Whitford). Moloney was originally credited only as a guest star, but she appeared in every episode of the first season. From the second season onward, Moloney was listed in the main credits. Moloney has received two Emmy nominations, one in 2002 and one in 2004, for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama.
Moloney has also appeared in the TV film Bang, Bang, You're Dead with Thomas Cavanagh and Randy Harrison, and played the part of Amber Frey in Amber Frey: Witness for the Prosecution, broadcast May 25, 2005 on CBS.
In 2007, Moloney played Dana Chase, an attractive, professional woman who mysteriously struck up a relationship with Tommy Caffee (Jason Clarke) in 6 episodes of the 2nd season of Brotherhood.
In 2008, Moloney appeared in one episode ("It's a Wonderful Lie") of House M.D.. Later, she guest-starred in an episode of 30 Rock.
Appeared in the 3rd installment of the Lstudio.com Web Series Puppy Love
In 2009, appeared in the US "Life on Mars" as Professor Pat Olsen in the episode Revenge of the Broken Jaw. She also appeared in the episode Faithfully of "Law and Order: Criminal Intent" as Allison Wyler
Theatre
In 2007, Moloney made her off-Broadway stage debut as Theresa in the Playwrights Horizons production 100 Saints You Should Know, written by Kate Fodor and directed by Ethan McSweeny.
Movies
In 2009, Moloney starred in the feature film Armless, as Anna, who goes to New York City to find her husband John who harbors a dark secret. Armless was an official selection of the 2010 Sundance Film Festival 'Next' category.
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