Jenna Fisher is a popular American television star and sought-after film actress. Born in the spring of 1974, namely on April 7th. The greatest fame she brought the series of the sitcom "Office", in which she played one of the main roles. Her career as a movie actress began with the following films: Happy at 13, Employee of the Month, etc.
Childhood
Real name is Regina Marie Fisher. She was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, but raised in St. Louis, Missouri. Jim's father is an engineer. Mother is Anne, a history teacher. The movie star has one younger sister, Emily is a primary school teacher. The first public speaking experience took place at the age of six, when she attended acting school, where her mother was a teacher.
Jenna Fisher attended Pierremont Elementary School in Manchester, Missouri and Nerinx Hall High School, a private Catholic girls' school in Webster Groves, Missouri. She received a bachelor of arts degree and graduated from Truman State University with a degree in journalism.
The beginning of the creative path
First, Jenna Fisher began her career in a professional theater. While studying at a college in Missouri, she performed in the tour group The Mystery Dinner Theater, and after moving to Los Angeles, she began performing at the Commedia dell'arte. Her performance in the musical adaptation of Nosferatu attracted the attention of her first agent. Nevertheless, she struggled to get into the cinema or on television. The actress admits that it took her three years before she could get on a television show.
She spent the next three years of her career starring in low-budget films such as Employee of the Month, Happy 13, and Special, as well as in guest videos on television shows. Jenna Fisher appeared in the short story film of Peter Elton's girlfriend Les Surficiales, where she played the role of a bitchy Frenchwoman.
"Office", which brought her popularity
In 2005, a radical change occurred in her career. She starred in the sitcom Office, which became a hit on NBC. The actress worked for several years as a secretary in administration and as an administrator in Los Angeles offices, as well as her television character, trying to succeed. In 2007, she received the Emmy Award nomination. John Krasinski and Jenna Fisher - colleagues, played together in the sitcom "Office". Jenna played the role of Pam Beasley, and John - Jim Halpert. The show was ended in 2013, but the actors remained good friends and maintain warm and friendly relations.
In 2006, the actress starred in the movie "Slug", and in 2007 she played supporting roles in the films: The Brothers of Solomon, with Will Arnett and Will Forte, Blades of Glory: Stars on Ice, with Will Ferrell, John Heder and Amy Poehler. The films of Jena Fisher are distinguished by her professional and talented acting.
Personal life
On October 7, 2000, Jenna Fisher married screenwriter Jaime Gann. After about seven years, the actress announced a divorce. In the summer of 2009, People magazine announced her new partner, Lee Kirk. The movie star has confirmed this information publicly on her MySpace page. The couple was married on July 3, 2010. The couple grows two wonderful children - a son and a daughter. The oldest boy was born on September 24, 2011. He was given the name Weston Lee Kirk. The youngest daughter was born in May 2014. Parents named her Harper Marie Kirk.
Jenna Fisher is an active animal rights activist. She is a member of the Los Angeles organization Kitten Rescue and Rescue Rover. Previously, she worked for three years in this company, performing practical rescue work. She still regularly helps four-legged friends, and she also held the annual Kitten Rescue auction for three consecutive years (in 2008, 2009 and 2010).
In addition, the actress is actively involved in charity work and tries to make our world brighter, kinder and much better.