Janet Varney

Actress

February 16, 1976 (50 years)

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 N…

Filmography

8.2

Bones

Maureen Perot

Dr. Temperance Brennan and her colleagues at the Jeffersonian's Medico-Legal Lab assist Special Agent Seeley Booth with murder investigations when the remains are so badly decomposed, burned or destroyed that the standard identification methods are useless.

8.1

How I Met Your Mother

Stacey

A father recounts to his children - through a series of flashbacks - the journey he and his four best friends took leading up to him meeting their mother.

7.9

Psych

Mindy Howland

Thanks to his police officer father's efforts, Shawn Spencer spent his childhood developing a keen eye for detail (and a lasting dislike of his dad). Years later, Shawn's frequent tips to the police lead to him being falsely accused of a crime he solved. Now, Shawn has no choice but to use his abilities to perpetuate his cover story: psychic crime-solving powers, all the while dragging his best friend, his dad, and the police along for the ride.

8.2

The Legend of Vox Machina

Vilya (voice)

They're rowdy, they're ragtag, they're misfits turned mercenaries for hire. Vox Machina is more interested in easy money and cheap ale than actually protecting the realm. But when the kingdom is threatened by evil, this boisterous crew realizes that they are the only ones capable of restoring justice.

7.4

Entourage

Amy Miller

Film star Vince Chase navigates the vapid terrain of Los Angeles with a close circle of friends and his trusty agent.

8.2

The Legend of Korra

Korra (voice)

Avatar Korra, a headstrong, rebellious, feisty young woman who continually challenges and breaks with tradition, is on her quest to become a fully realized Avatar. In this story, the Avatar struggles to find balance within herself.

7.7

Warehouse 13

Elise

After saving the life of the President, two secret service agents - Myka Bering and Pete Lattimer - find themselves assigned to the top secret Warehouse 13. The Warehouse is a massive, top secret facility that houses dangerous and fantastical objects. Together, Pete and Myka along with fellow agents Claudia, Steve Jinks and Warehouse caretaker Artie, must recover artifacts from around the globe before they can cause catastrophic damage.

7.2

Hot in Cleveland

Ellen

Three fabulous, eccentric, LA best friends of a certain age have their lives changed forever when their plane unexpectedly lands in Cleveland and they soon rediscover themselves in this new "promised land."

8.3

Harley Quinn

Mera (voice)

Harley Quinn has finally broken things off once and for all with the Joker. Now, she's trying to make it on her own as the criminal Queenpin of Gotham City, with help from Poison Ivy and a ragtag crew of DC castoffs.

7.7

American Housewife

Jenn

A family comedy narrated by Katie, a strong-willed mother, raising her flawed family in a wealthy town filled with perfect wives and their perfect offspring.

5.2

@midnight with Chris Hardwick

Self

Chris Hardwick will lead three celebrity contestants down the ultimate internet wormhole. Culling from the darkest recesses of social media, they will compete to determine who has the funniest take on the day's pop culture.

7.0

Childrens Hospital

Stacy

A hospital isn't a place for lazy people. It's a place for smart people who take care of people who aren't smart enough to keep themselves healthy. So begins Children's Hospital, a parody series that follows the lives, loves and laughs of a hospital staff.

7.6

Key & Peele

Campaign Advisor

Key & Peele is an American sketch comedy television show. It stars Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, both former cast members of MADtv. Each episode of the show consists of several pre-taped sketches starring the two actors, introduced by Key and Peele in front of a live studio audience.

7.1

Maron

Delphine

Marc Maron has been a comedian for 25 years. He’s had his problems. He was an angry, drunk, self involved, twice divorced compulsive mess for most of his adult life, but with the popularity of a podcast he does in his garage and a life of sobriety, his life and career are turning around. MARON explores a fictionalized version of Marc’s life, his relationships, and his career, including his incredibly popular WTF podcast, which features conversations Marc conducts with celebrities and fellow comedians. Neurosis intact, Maron is uniquely fascinating, absolutely compelling and brutally funny.

6.9

Platonic

Vanessa

A platonic pair of former best friends approaching midlife reconnect after a long rift. The duo’s friendship becomes more consuming—and destabilizes their lives in a hilarious way.

9.5

Um, Actually...

Self - Contestant

Introducing a game show of fandom minutiae one-upmanship, where nerds do what nerds do best: flaunt encyclopedic nerd knowledge at Millennium Falcon nerd-speed.

6.6

The Exes

Lorna

A sitcom about three divorced men sharing an apartment across the hall from their female divorce attorney, who is also their landlord.

7.4

You're the Worst

Becca Barbara

Narcissistic, brash, and self-destructive Jimmy Shive-Overly thinks all relationships are doomed. Cynical, people-pleasing, and stubborn Gretchen Cutler knows that relationships aren't for her. So when they meet at a wedding, it's only natural that the two of them go home together.

6.1

What About Brian

Carol

Serial monogamist Brian O'Hara hits his mid-30s and suddenly realizes he's the last bachelor standing in his circle of friends. Not averse to the happily ever after his friends have achieved, Brian wonders whether he'll ever find Mrs. Right. The fact that he's in love with his best friend's girlfriend doesn't help his chances.

7.8

HarmonQuest

Sedona

A comedic journey into the hilarious world of fantasy roleplaying with Dan Harmon and his Comedian Companions.