V iewers of the ABC sitcom Abbott Elementary” — set in a Philadelphia public school — will be familiar with comedian Janelle ...

The romantic storyline represents uncharted territory for a character known more for self-absorption than self-reflection.

In the ABC mockumentary hit Abbott Elementary, the comedian-turned-actor Janelle James portrays an odd yet enduring principal and has earned four consecutive Emmy nominations, including the 2025 nomin ...

Netflix is expanding its adult animated comedy series slate with new series Strip Law, with Adam Scott and Janelle James ...

Few TV characters steal scenes quite like Principal Ava Coleman and few actors do it quite like Janelle James. The actress is ...

The stand-up community knew Janelle James before she landed “Abbott Elementary.” She had opened for Chris Rock, was featured on late-night talk shows, and was even a staff writer on BET’s “The Rundown ...

Janelle James is spending her summer break away from the sitcom "Abbott Elementary" by hosting ABC's newest game show "The Final Straw." ...

Janelle James arrives at the Televerse panel for "Abbott Elementary" on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at the JW Marriott L.A. LIVE ...

Janelle James Recalls How her Younger ‘Abbott Elementary’ Co-Star Humbled Her The comedian's portrayal of absent-minded principal Ava Coleman has made her a household name.

The show is set in Las Vegas and centers on an uptight lawyer named Lincoln Gumb. Gumb struggles to win cases in the city until he partners with a local magician and hedonist named Sheila Flambé.

The official logline for “Strip Law” states, “Uptight lawyer Lincoln Gumb (Scott) is too boring to win cases in Vegas until ...