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Janet Varney

Janet Varney

Actor · Born February 16, 1976 (50) · Tucson, Arizona, United States

Primetime Emmy nominee

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).

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
February 16, 1976 (50)
From
Tucson, Arizona, United States
Works as
Actor
Titles
40 on MovieCove · 60 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26Down 10% in 30 days

What are Janet Varney's films like?

Across their 15 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
42%
Self
26%
Society
13%
Survival
8%
Power
7%
Morality
3%
Ideas
1%
Friendship6 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love4 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity5 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this themeTrauma2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 7 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 6 · Serious 0 · Dark 1

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 3 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 1

Gentle: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their gentle movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 5 · Charged 1 · Intense 1

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 4 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 0

Funny: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their funny movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 1 · Some laughs 0 · Funny 6

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 6 · Engaged 1 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 7 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

6 analyzed roles

Usually the Shapeshifter: 2 of 6 analyzed roles.

Shapeshifter
2 of 6
Hero
2 of 6
Ally
1 of 6
Mentor
1 of 6

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Absurd
7
Joyful
7
Tense
7
Dread
2
Hopeful
2
Other
16

How their films linger

Fun9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy6
  • Bittersweet6
  • Ambiguous1
  • Cyclical2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Janet Varney's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 32 of their 40 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Prime Video (8).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Janet Varney's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

60 credits, 40 with a MovieCove page; 6 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Muppet Treasure Scriptland (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    as Rat Tourist

  • The Muppet Scriptmas Carol (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • The Muppets Take Scripthatten (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Janice / Yolanda Rat / Jill

  • Splinter Cell: Deathwatch(2025)

    Show 8 episodes · as Anna Grimsdóttir (voice)

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all shows

  • The Scripted Muppet Caper (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Janice

  • The Muppet Script (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Janice

  • But I'm a Shoe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Shoe/Girl

  • Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie!(2023)

    as Old Lady Buechler / Amber / Woman (voice)

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Platonic(2023)

    Show 5 episodes · as Vanessa

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all shows

  • The Legend of Vox Machina(2022)

    Show 2 episodes · as Vilya (voice)

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Fails Marathon: Christmas Week 2021 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 3 episodes · as Critical Role Host (archive footage)

  • Injustice(2021)

    as Diana Prince / Wonder Woman (voice)

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Varietopia with Paul F. Tompkins (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • See You Next Christmas(2021)

    as Lenora

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Country Comfort(2021)

    Show 8 episodes · as Summer

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • Dicktown(2020)

    Show 1 episode · as Tracey

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all shows

  • Harley Quinn(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Mera (voice)

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Bless the Harts(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Kitty (voice)

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all shows

  • Planet Claire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Claire (voice)

  • Fortune Rookie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 8 episodes · Creator · Executive Producer · Writer · as Janet Varney

  • Stan Against Evil(2016)

    Show 24 episodes · as Evie Barret

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • Diani & Devine Meet the Apocalypse(2016)

    as Shana

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • American Housewife(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Jenn

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • HarmonQuest (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Sedona

  • Norm of the North(2016)

    as Janet (voice)

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Take My Wife(2016)

    Show as Melina Marquez

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all shows

  • Thrilling Adventure Hour Live(2015)

    as Rebecca Rose Rushmore

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • You're the Worst(2014)

    Show 7 episodes · as Becca Barbara

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all shows

  • Present Tense (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Cynthia

  • Maron(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as Delphine

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • Neil's Puppet Dreams (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 7 episodes · Creator · Executive Producer · Writer · as Patron

  • Burning Love(2012)

    Show 28 episodes · as Carly

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • MyMusic (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Nancy Spackman

  • The Legend of Korra(2012)

    Show 52 episodes · as Korra (voice)

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Key and Peele(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Campaign Advisor · as White Woman #1

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • The Exes(2011)

    Show 2 episodes · as Lorna

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows

  • Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer(2011)

    as Jill Moody (Mom)

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • The Selling(2011)

    as Mary Best

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • Best Player(2011)

    as Tracy Saunders

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Hot in Cleveland(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Ellen

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • Nic & Tristan Go Mega Dega(2010)

    as Howard Fishtickle - Mom

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Warehouse 13(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Elise

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • Better Off Ted(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Female Lawyer

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Still Waiting...(2009)

    as Haley

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Childrens Hospital(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Stacy

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • Drillbit Taylor(2008)

    as Attractive Woman Driver

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Chocolate News(2008)

    Show as Trina Johns

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all shows

  • Halfway Home (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Dante's Inferno(2007)

    as Teacher / Cleopatra / City of Dis Intercom / Ulysses' Usher (voice)

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Humble Pie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Joleen

  • Happy Hour (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Molly

  • Psych(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Connie Camp · as Mindy Howland

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • What About Brian(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Carol

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Free Ride (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Megan

  • Love, Inc. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Glenda

  • How I Met Your Mother(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Stacey

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Bones(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Maureen Perot

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Catwoman(2004)

    as Party Girl

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Entourage(2004)

    Show 3 episodes · as Amy Miller

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Crossballs: The Debate Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 24 episodes · Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 58 titles from 2004 to 2026; peak year 2010.

Biggest box office

Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer (2011)

$16M worldwide

Highest rated

The Legend of Korra (2012)

Midcredits 93rd

Film career

20042026

Peak 2010 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 4 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting58 of 58: 56 only acting, 2 with another role · typical Midcredits score61stWriting2 of 58: 0 only writing, 2 with another roleProducing2 of 58: 0 only producing, 2 with another roleOther crew2 of 58: 0 only other crew, 2 with another role

By decade

2000s18 · acting2010s24 · 24 acting · 2 crew2020s16 · acting

Billing

usually 12th · top billed in 0% of 9 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

Awards

Nominated for a Primetime Emmy in 2016, Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series.

Major bodies only: the Oscars, Primetime Emmys, Golden Globes, BAFTAs and Screen Actors Guild Awards are named; Cannes, Venice, the Berlinale, Sundance, the directors', writers' and producers' guilds, the Grammys, Critics Choice and the Independent Spirit Awards count as other major bodies. Festival and regional prizes are not counted. Source: IMDb.

How do Janet Varney's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 41st percentile, the median of all 14; across their 7 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 44th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

44thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Approval · how many liked their films

52ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Reach · how many have seen their films

57thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Midcredits score across 40 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up14
  • 50th to 74th10
  • 25th to 49th8
  • Below 25th8

Shape of the crowd

12 of their 40 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved9
  • Universally Panned1
  • Divisive5
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser12
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed10

Most divisive · actor

Thrilling Adventure Hour Live (2015)

98th percentile spread · 31% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Entourage (2004)

Midcredits 93rd · 90% liked

Reviewers score the acting 63/100 in their films, across 5 reviewed titles; fans 76, detractors 37. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Janet Varney's work okay for kids?

Across up to 8 MovieCove titles with content scores, violence & gore and frightening / intense run heavier than most films and sex & nudity lighter.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore8 titles39–84 · median 56 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity7 titles13–55 · median 18 · mildlighter than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity7 titles21–67 · median 40 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs5 titles15–67 · median 33 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense6 titles37–70 · median 51 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Janet Varney work with?

People who share at least 2 of Janet Varney's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Gabriel Diani shares the most, 2.

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Mixed roles