Biography
A professional dancer who made the switch to acting in the early 1990s, Elfman made immediate strides on the small screen, landing guest starring roles on both dramas and sitcoms, including "Roseanne" (ABC, 1988-1997) and "NYPD Blue" (ABC, 1993-2005) before landing her first regular gig with "Townies." Though "Townies" was only on the air a short time, network executives were duly impressed with Elfman's talents and signed her to an exclusive …
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Career Milestones
2009 | Cast in the CBS sitcom, "Accidentally on Purpose" | |
2006 | Cast as a single, workaholic attorney in the CBS sitcom, "Courting Alex" | |
2004 | Guest-starred on two episodes of "Two and a Half Men," playing a woman who comes between Charlie and Alan | |
2001 | Had featured role in "Town & Country" | |
1999 | Co-hosted the telecast of the Emmy Awards with David Hyde Pierce | |
1999 | Co-starred with Matthew McConaughey in the Ron Howard-directed, "EDtv" | |
1999 | Acted on stage opposite Miguel Ferrer in "Visions and Lovers"; directed by Katselas | |
1998 | Starred opposite Richard Dreyfuss in "Krippendorf's Tribe" | |
1997 | Cast opposite Thomas Gibson in the ABC sitcom, "Dharma & Greg" | |
1997 | Made feature film debut in "Grosse Point Blank" | |
1996 | TV-movie debut, "Her Last Chance" (NBC) | |
1996 | Made regular series debut in the short-lived ABC sitcom, "Townies" | |
1995 | Early TV credit, guest appearance on the ABC drama, "The Monroes" | |
1991 | Met future husband Bodhi Elfman auditioning for a Sprite ad | |
1991 | Appeared as a dancer on the annual Academy Awards telecast | |
1991 | Began studying acting with Milton Katselas | |
| Toured with the rock band ZZ Top as a "Legs" girl | ||
| Danced in music videos, including one for a Depeche Mode song | ||
| Studied ballet until age 16; switched to jazz dance | ||
| Began dancing at age five | ||
Awards
2000 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in Dharma & Greg |
1999 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy Or Musical in Dharma & Greg |
1999 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in Dharma & Greg |
1998 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy Or Musical in Dharma & Greg |
1998 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in Dharma & Greg |
1997 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy Or Musical in Dharma & Greg |