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Jenna Fischer

  • Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana
  • Birthday: March 7, 1974

As the sweet but wary receptionist Pam on the NBC hit comedy, “The Office” (2005- ), actress Jenna Fischer provided a down-to-earth ray of light in the otherwise insufferable world of cubicles, staff meetings and annoying co-workers.

Born in Fort Wayne, IN on March 7, 1974 and raised in St. Louis, MO, Fisher developed an interest in performing as a child; no doubt inspired by her mother, who taught acting at the time. Enrolling in her mother’s class at age six, she met fellow student Sean Gunn, who was the same age. Years later, Gunn we…more

Career Milestones

  • 2007

    Co-starred with Will Forte and Will Arnett in the comedy, "Brothers Solomon" directed by Bob Odenkirk

  • 2007

    Played Jon Heder's romantic interest in the comedy, "Blades of Glory"

  • 2007

    Portrayed Darlene, backup singer and second wife in "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story," a parody of "Walk the Line"

  • 2006

    Starred in the horror film "Slither" written and directed by her husband James Gunn

  • 2005 to 0000

    Cast as office receptionist Pam Beesly on NBC's American version of the British cult favorite series “The Office”; earned an Emmy (2007) nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Awards

  • 2008

    Screen Actors Guild Award: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series

  • 2007

    Screen Actors Guild Award: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series

Upcoming Appearances

In The Office

Tuesday at 10:00 pm TBS

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