Emmy Award nominee Janel Moloney is best known for her role as Donna Moss in NBC's award–winning drama, "The West Wing." As Donna, she plays the spirited, quick-witted assistant to the Deputy Chief of Staff, Josh Lyman, played by Bradley Whitford.

In describing Donna, Moloney says, "If she's not having a good time, something's wrong. She enjoys what she does." And about the incredible chemistry between Donna and Josh? "Donna couldn't have been created without Josh. He brought her out. Brad is hysterically funny and one of the best people I've ever met."

Previous to "West Wing," Moloney guest-starred on the Christmas episode of the television series "Sports Night" – where she met the "Sports Night" (and "The West Wing") executive producers Aaron Sorkin and Thomas Schlamme.

After her "Sports Night" experience, Moloney was called in to audition for the role of "The West Wing" press secretary C.J. Cregg, but was ultimately cast as Josh's sarcastic, but lovable, secretary,

Moloney's film credits include appearances in the critically acclaimed independent feature "The Souler Opposite," as well as "Desperate Measures" and "Til There Was You." Moloney appeared with Tom Cavanagh (NBC's "Ed") and Ben Foster in the Showtime film "Bang, Bang You're Dead!" Her additional television credits include roles on NBC's "ER," which introduced her to "The West Wing's" other executive producer, John Wells. She also appeared in the television movies "Then She Was Gone" and "To Save a Child."

Moloney also lends her time to various charities including Children's Action Network, P.S. Arts and Voices in Harmony.

Moloney resides in Los Angeles. Her birthday is October 3.