Biography
Fischer, who worked as an office temp for five years while searching for her big break in Hollywood, made the deceptively complicated Pam all her own, bringing a refreshing Midwestern sensibility to the role. Her combination of charm, modesty and honesty clicked with audiences, some of whom saw a little bit of Pam Beesly in themselves. Prior to her breakout, Fischer bounced around episodic television with a series of guest appearances. …
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Career Milestones
2011 | Co-starred with Owen Wilson and Jason Sudeikis in the Farrelly Brothers directed "Hall Pass" |
2009 | Cast in the romantic drama "Solitary Man," starring Michael Douglas and Susan Sarandon |
2007 | Portrayed Darlene, backup singer and title character's second wife in "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story"; film parodied "Walk the Line" (2005) |
2007 | Co-starred with Will Forte and Will Arnett in the comedy "The Brothers Solomon," directed by Bob Odenkirk |
2007 | Played Jon Heder's romantic interest in the ice skating-themed comedy "Blades of Glory" |
2006 | Starred in the horror film "Slither," written and directed by her husband James Gunn |
2005 | 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 |
2005 | Guest starred on two episodes of the HBO original series "Six Feet Under" |
2004 | Wrote and directed the independent feature film "Lollilove"; also co-starred with Linda Cardellini and her husband James Gunn |
2004 | Appeared in Mitch Rouse's "Employee of the Month," starring Matt Dillon and Steve Zahn |
2001 | Guest starred on two episodes of the short-lived comedy "Undeclared" (Fox), created by Judd Apatow |
Awards
2011 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in The Office |
2010 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in The Office |
2009 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in The Office |
2008 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in The Office |
2007 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in The Office |
2007 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in The Office |