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Janet Varney

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Janet Varney

Known For

Acting

Gender

Female

Birthday

Feb 16, 1976 (50 years old)

Place of Birth

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Biography

Janet Varney (born February 16, 1976) is an American actress and comedian. She is best known for voicing the title character in Nickelodeon's The Legend of Korra (2012 - 2014). She also had prominent roles in the series Stan Against Evil (2016 - 2018) and You're The Worst (2014 - 2019). She was hostess of TBS's Dinner and a Movie from 2005 - 2011. Varney's film appearances include Catwoman (2004), Drillbit Taylor (2008), Still Waiting... (2009), Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer (2011), and Norm of the North (2016).

Known For

Acting
2025The Muppet ScriptJanice
2025The Scripted Muppet CaperJanice
2025The Muppet Scriptmas Carol
2025The Muppets Take ScripthattenJanice / Yolanda Rat / Jill
2025Splinter Cell: DeathwatchAnna Grimsdóttir (voice)
2024But I'm a ShoeShoe/Girl
2023Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie!Old Lady Buechler / Amber / Woman (voice)
2023PlatonicVanessa
2022The Legend of Vox MachinaVilya (voice)
2021InjusticeDiana Prince / Wonder Woman (voice)
2021See You Next ChristmasLenora
2021Fails Marathon: Christmas Week 2021Critical Role Host (archive footage)
2021Country ComfortSummer
2021Varietopia with Paul F. Tompkins
2020DicktownTracey
2019Planet ClaireClaire (voice)
2019RiffTrax Live: Day of the Shorts: SF Sketchfest 2019Self
2019Bless the HartsKitty (voice)
2019Harley QuinnMera (voice)
2018Fortune RookieJanet Varney
2018Um, Actually...Self - Contestant
2016Norm of the NorthJanet (voice)
2016Rifftrax Live: Night of the Shorts - SF Sketchfest 2016Self
2016Diani and Devine Meet the ApocalypseShana
2016Stan Against EvilEvie Barret
2016HarmonQuestSedona
2016American HousewifeJenn
2015The Thrilling Adventure Hour LiveRebecca Rose Rushmore
2015Rifftrax Live: Night of the Shorts - SF Sketchfest 2015Herself
2014You're the WorstBecca Barbara
2013Present TenseCynthia
2013RiffTrax Live: Night of the Shorts - SF Sketchfest 2013Herself
2013@midnight with Chris HardwickSelf
2012The Legend of KorraKorra (voice)
2012MyMusicNancy Spackman
2012Burning LoveCarly
2012Key & PeeleCampaign Advisor
2012Key & PeeleWhite Woman #1
2012The Legend of KorraMay (voice)
2011Judy Moody and the Not Bummer SummerJill Moody (Mom)
2011Best PlayerTracy Saunders
2011The SellingMary Best
2011The ExesLorna
2010Nic & Tristan Go Mega DegaHoward Fishtickle - Mom
2010Hot in ClevelandEllen
2009Still Waiting...Haley
2009Better Off TedFemale Lawyer
2009Warehouse 13Elise
2008Drillbit TaylorAttractive Woman Driver
2008Childrens HospitalStacy
2007Dante's InfernoTeacher / Cleopatra / City of Dis Intercom / Ulysses' Usher (voice)
2007Humble PieJoleen
2007Halfway Home
2006PsychMindy Howland
2006Happy HourMolly
2006Free RideMegan
2006What About BrianCarol
2006PsychConnie Camp
2005How I Met Your MotherStacey
2005BonesMaureen Perot
2005Love, Inc.Glenda
2004CatwomanParty Girl
2004EntourageAmy Miller
2004Crossballs: The Debate Show
Production
2018Fortune RookieExecutive Producer
Writing
2018Fortune RookieWriter