Varney’s film work includes supporting roles in comedies such as Still Waiting, Drillbit Taylor, Dante’s Inferno, The Selling, Present Tense, and Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer. She also voiced a character in the animated film Norm of the North, which was released in 2016.
In 2012, Janet Varney achieved critical acclaim when she was cast as the lead voice of Korra in Nickelodeon's animated series The Legend of Korra. The show ran for 52 episodes and served as a continuation of the popular Avatar: The Last Airbender series. Varney praised the series for its diversity in ethnicity, gender, and sexuality, noting that such representation was rare in animated programming and particularly groundbreaking within the genre.
In addition to her acting career, Varney is a prominent voice in the podcasting world. She launched The JV Club podcast in 2012, which features interviews with female guests discussing their teenage years. The podcast has been widely appreciated by fans of comedy and pop culture alike. She is also a regular contributor to RiffTrax, a comedic audio commentary project known for satirizing movies.
Varney remains closely associated with San Francisco Sketchfest, often cited as one of the most prestigious comedy festivals on the West Coast. Over the years, the festival has earned accolades such as “The Comedic Event of the Year” and continues to be a platform for both emerging and established comedic talent. Varney's contribution—both on-stage and behind the scenes—has been instrumental to its success.
While Varney tends to keep her personal life private, her relationship status has not been publicly confirmed. She is active on social media and frequently engages with fans. She can be followed on Twitter under the handle @janetvarney.
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