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[[Image:Jenna Fischer (2009).jpg|240px|right|thumb|Fischer at the ''Inside The Office'' panel discussion at the [[Academy of Television Arts & Sciences]] in March 2009]] |
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On September 24, 2008, ''[[People (magazine)|People]]'' reported that Fischer is dating screenwriter Lee Kirk.<ref>Laudadio, Marisa. [http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20228547,00.html Jenna Fischer Steps Out with New Boyfriend], ''People'', 24 September 2008.</ref> On July 6, 2009, it was reported that Fischer became engaged to Kirk. |
On September 24, 2008, ''[[People (magazine)|People]]'' reported that Fischer is dating screenwriter Lee Kirk.<ref>Laudadio, Marisa. [http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20228547,00.html Jenna Fischer Steps Out with New Boyfriend], ''People'', 24 September 2008.</ref> On July 6, 2009, it was reported that Fischer became engaged to Kirk.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20289690,00.html|title=''The Office'' Star Jenna Fischer Is Engaged!|last=Wang|first=Cynthia|date=2009-07-06|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]|accessdate=2009-07-06}}</ref> |
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Fischer has a cat named Andy, whom she rescued while in college. Fischer is involved with the animal organizations Kitten Rescue<ref>Harrington, Maureen. [http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20225502,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn Jenna Fischer: 'A Little' Crazy About Cats], ''[[People (magazine)|People]]'', 12 September 2008.</ref> and Rescue Rover in [[Los Angeles]]. In 2008, she hosted an event for Kitten Rescue that included a silent auction for the organization.<ref>[http://www.looktothestars.org/news/1233-jenna-fischer-hosts-fur-ball Jenna Fischer Hosts Fur Ball]</ref> |
Fischer has a cat named Andy, whom she rescued while in college. Fischer is involved with the animal organizations Kitten Rescue<ref>Harrington, Maureen. [http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20225502,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn Jenna Fischer: 'A Little' Crazy About Cats], ''[[People (magazine)|People]]'', 12 September 2008.</ref> and Rescue Rover in [[Los Angeles]]. In 2008, she hosted an event for Kitten Rescue that included a silent auction for the organization.<ref>[http://www.looktothestars.org/news/1233-jenna-fischer-hosts-fur-ball Jenna Fischer Hosts Fur Ball]</ref> |
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Fischer, along with several of her ''[[The Office (US TV series)|Office]]'' co-stars, regularly updates her [[MySpace]] blog with behind-the-scenes anecdotes of upcoming episodes of ''[[The Office (US TV series)|The Office]]''.<ref>{{myspace|pambeesley}}</ref> |
Fischer, along with several of her ''[[The Office (US TV series)|Office]]'' co-stars, regularly updates her [[MySpace]] blog with behind-the-scenes anecdotes of upcoming episodes of ''[[The Office (US TV series)|The Office]]''.<ref>{{myspace|pambeesley}}</ref> |
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On July 6, 2009 it was announced that she is engaged to screenwriter Lee Kirk.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20289690,00.html|title=''The Office'' Star Jenna Fischer Is Engaged!|last=Wang|first=Cynthia|date=2009-07-06|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]|accessdate=2009-07-06}}</ref> |
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==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
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Jenna Fischer | |
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 Fischer in May 2008 | |
| Born | Regina Marie Fischer |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1998 – present |
| Spouse | James Gunn (2000-2008; divorced) |
Jenna Fischer (born March 7, 1974)[1] is an American actress. She has appeared in several films including Blades of Glory, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story and The Promotion, but is most widely known for playing Pam Beesly on the NBC sitcom The Office.
Early life
Fischer was born Regina Marie Fischer in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of Anne and Jim Fischer.[2] She has one younger sister, Emily, and was raised in St. Louis, Missouri.[3] She has gone by the first name Jenna since she was born.[4]
She attended Pierremont Elementary School and later attended Nerinx Hall High School, a private, all-girls Catholic school, in suburban Webster Groves.[5] She received a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, as well as a minor in Journalism, from Truman State University.[6] Before landing her role as Pam Beesly on The Office, Fischer worked as a receptionist and administrative assistant while auditioning for roles on the side. She has stated in interviews that she can type 85 words per minute with 90 percent accuracy.[7][8]
Career
Television and feature films
Before landing her breakthrough role on The Office, Fischer spent the first several years of her career appearing primarily in bit parts in small indie films and guest spots on television shows. Her television credits include roles on Six Feet Under, That '70s Show, Cold Case, Miss Match, Strong Medicine, Undeclared, What I Like About You, Off Centre and Spin City.
In 2004 Fischer wrote, directed, and starred in the mockumentary LolliLove, co-starring her now ex-husband James Gunn, Linda Cardellini, Judy Greer, Lloyd Kaufman and Jason Segel. The film premiered at the St. Louis International Film Festival (the hometown of Fischer and Gunn) in November 2004, as well as the TromaDance Film Festival. For her role in the film, Fischer was awarded a Screen Actors Guild Emerging Actor Award.[9] Her experience on the low-budget film (principal photography cost $1500, mostly for food) discouraged her from any future directorial aspirations, as she told a St. Louis arts and entertainment magazine:[10]
- "The directing was exhausting and the writing was painful. It was very difficult to direct and star in a movie. We also had a very small crew so I did a lot of things a normal director doesn’t have to do, like make the props and serve lunch. I was simultaneously getting into character, going over my lines, set dressing the next shot, coaching an actor, and brainstorming with my D.P. I’m good at multitasking, but that was too much for me. I couldn’t enjoy any one part the way I would have liked. I think I’ll stick to acting."
Fischer spoke about her career aspirations in an April 2005 interview with The Index, the student newspaper at Truman State University, her alma mater:
- "Honestly it would be great to get to play Pam for a long, long time ... ," she said. "I don't have real big aspirations to be a movie star. I would love to be on a long-running hit TV show. You end up playing a defining role."[6]
Fischer has expressed a desire to take on more dramatic film roles in the future, telling a reporter at the 2009 Golden Globe awards: "Yes, [I want to play a serious role.] When I saw Amy Adams in Doubt, I was just, 'Oh, I'd love to do that someday.' She's so talented and I'd like to follow in her footsteps. She does everything — drama, comedy."[11]
Fischer's film credits include Employee of the Month, Slither, Lucky 13, The Specials, The Brothers Solomon, Blades of Glory, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, and The Promotion.
Other work
Prior to The Office, Fischer's short subject work included the 2002 film Les Superficiales, a Peter Alton film; Alton later co-wrote and narrated LolliLove. Fischer had a starring role in a 2003 Instant Films short called The Girl's Guide to Summer, directed by Instant Film's co-founder (and camera operator) Charles Papert.[12]
In 2006 she appeared on Bravo's Celebrity Poker Showdown, appearing in the show's eighth tournament, shot in New Orleans, Louisiana. Fischer played for Catholic Charities' Tsunami Relief and went out in second place.[13]
In 2007, Fischer starred in the music video for Willie Wisely's single, "Through Any Window", directed by longtime friend John Cabrera; the opportunity arose because she knew Wisely from work he had done on soundtracks for LolliLove and Tromeo and Juliet, one of her husband's films.[14]
In December 2007, during the Hollywood writer's strike, Fischer appeared at Sacred Fools Theatre in episode 25 of Darque Magick, a serialized play written and directed by Jenelle Riley.[15]
In 2009, Fischer can be heard in the voiceover of a commercial for Proactiv Skincare Solutions.[16]
Personal life
On October 7, 2000, Fischer married filmmaker James Gunn, the brother of Fischer's lifelong friend Sean Gunn.[8] On September 5, 2007, Fischer and Gunn announced they were separating after nearly seven years of marriage.[17] In a radio interview during the publicity tour of The Promotion, she said that her divorce was finalized.[18]
In May 2007, while attending the NBC upfronts for her role in The Office, Fischer fell down a flight of stairs in a Manhattan lounge and fractured her back in four places.[19] After a twelve-week recovery, she returned to the set in time for the fourth season's first episode.
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On September 24, 2008, People reported that Fischer is dating screenwriter Lee Kirk.[20] On July 6, 2009, it was reported that Fischer became engaged to Kirk.[21]
Fischer has a cat named Andy, whom she rescued while in college. Fischer is involved with the animal organizations Kitten Rescue[22] and Rescue Rover in Los Angeles. In 2008, she hosted an event for Kitten Rescue that included a silent auction for the organization.[23]
Fischer is godmother to Isabel Lieberstein, the daughter of The Office co-star and close friend Angela Kinsey.[24]
Fischer, along with several of her Office co-stars, regularly updates her MySpace blog with behind-the-scenes anecdotes of upcoming episodes of The Office.[25]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Melvin Goes to Dinner | Hostess | |
| 2004 | Employee of the Month | Whisper | |
| The Women (short) | Leslie | ||
| LolliLove | Jenna | ||
| 2005 | The 40-Year-Old Virgin | Woman #1 | Background in a bar scene |
| 2006 | Slither | Shelby | |
| 2007 | Blades of Glory | Katie Van Waldenberg | |
| The Brothers Solomon | Michelle | ||
| Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story | Darlene Madison | ||
| 2008 | The Promotion | Jen Stauber | |
| 2009 | Solitary Man | post-production | |
| 2010 | A Little Help | Laura | in production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Spin City | Waitress | Episode "A Shot in the Dark: Part 2" |
| Undeclared | Betty | 2 episodes | |
| 2002 | Off Centre | Melanie | Episode "The Backup" |
| What I Like About You | Kim | Episode "Copy That" | |
| 2003 | Strong Medicine | Camille Freemont | Episode "Maternal Mirrors" |
| Miss Match | Connie | Episode "Kate in Ex-tasy" | |
| 2004 | Cold Case | Dottie 1943 | Episode "Factory Girls" |
| 2005 | That '70s Show | Stacy Wanamaker | Episode "Don't Lie to Me" |
| Six Feet Under | Sharon Kinney | 2 episodes | |
| 2005-present | The Office | Pam Beesly | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (2006, 2007) Nominated: Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (2007) Nominated: Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (2008) |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Group | Award | Won | Film/Television series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | St. Louis International Film Festival | Screen Actors Guild Emerging Actor Award | Yes | LolliLove |
| TromaDance Film Festival | Independent Soul Award | Yes | ||
| 2006 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series[26] | Yes | The Office |
| 2007 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series[27] | Yes | |
| Emmy Award | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series[28] | No | ||
| 2008 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | No | |
| 2009 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Actress: Comedy [29] |
References
- ^ Brady, James (2007-11-21). "In Step With®...Jenna Fischer". Parade Magazine. Retrieved 2009-06-10.
- ^ Fischer's biography at the Internet Movie Database
- ^ KMOX 1120 Chats with Jenna Fischer
- ^ Pam/Jenna Myspace Blog, a 2008 entry by Fischer on her MySpace blog
- ^ The Office: Your Questions Answered!, an April 2006 entry by Fischer in the TV Guide Insider blog
- ^ a b Alumna works in "The Office" on NBC, Interview with student newspaper of Fischer's alma mater
- ^ The Office Season Finale Party: Jenna Fischer Tumbles, Breaks Back at NPR
- ^ a b Jenna Fischer Biography at NBC's The Office website
- ^ Jenna Fischer profile from Variety magazine
- ^ The LolliLove Interview: Jenna Fischer (December 2005), from an arts and entertainment magazine in St. Louis
- ^ 2009 E! Red Carpet Interview
- ^ Quick shoot artists, an August 2003 article from the Los Angeles Times (includes a link to the film itself)
- ^ 'Celebrity Poker Showdown, Tournament 8, Game 4 at IMDb
- ^ Willie Wisely & Jenna Fischer: Kodak Moment from Harp (magazine)
- ^ Darque Magick from the Sacred Fools Theatre website
- ^ Myspace Blog
- ^ Office actress Fischer, husband separate (September 2007), Reuters.
- ^ WMMR Interview (June 2008)
- ^ The Office Season Finale Party: Jenna Fischer Tumbles, Breaks Back, The National Ledger, May 2007.
- ^ Laudadio, Marisa. Jenna Fischer Steps Out with New Boyfriend, People, 24 September 2008.
- ^ Wang, Cynthia (2009-07-06). "The Office Star Jenna Fischer Is Engaged!". People. Retrieved 2009-07-06.
- ^ Harrington, Maureen. Jenna Fischer: 'A Little' Crazy About Cats, People, 12 September 2008.
- ^ Jenna Fischer Hosts Fur Ball
- ^ Tonight Show, February 2009.
- ^ Template:Myspace
- ^ Screen Actors Guild Honors Outstanding Film and Television Performances..., a January 2007 press release from the SAG Awards website
- ^ 'Sopranos,' 'The Office' Win SAG Ensemble Awards, a January 2008 TVWeek article
- ^ 2007 Emmy Award Reactions
- ^ Teen Choice Awards 2009
External links
- Template:Myspace
- Jenna Fischer at IMDb
- Template:Tv.com person
- Fischer's TVGuide Insider Blog (last entry posted in July 2006), from the TV Guide website
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