Goodreads Choice Awards
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Edition 14 (2022) Winner
Jenna Fischer
ジェナ・フィッシャー
Jenna Fisshā
Aliases:
Regina Marie Kirk / Regina Marie Fischer
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1974-03-07 （Fort Wayne, Indiana）
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Religion
- Catholic
- Residence History
- Fort Wayne, Indiana → St. Louis, Missouri → Los Angeles, California
Career
- Occupations
- Actress, Film director, Film producer, Author, Podcaster
- Active Years
- 1998-2024
- Nominations
- 2007 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series nomination (The Office), 2009 Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actress – Comedy nomination, 2020 Shorty Award for Best Podcaster nomination (Office Ladies)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nerinx Hall High School | — | General | — | — | United States |
| Truman State University | — | Theater | Bachelor of Arts | — | United States |
Nerinx Hall High School
General
Country:
United States
Private all-girls Catholic school
Truman State University
Theater
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts
Year of Graduation:
1996
Country:
United States
Major in theater, minor in journalism
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Screen Actors Guild Emerging Actor Award | LolliLove | — | St. Louis International Film Festival | Won |
| 2005 | Independent Soul Award | LolliLove (as director) | — | TromaDance Film Festival | Won |
| 2008 | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | The Office | — | Screen Actors Guild | Won |
| 2010 | Cinema St. Louis Award | Body of Work | — | St. Louis International Film Festival | Won |
Screen Actors Guild Emerging Actor Award
2004
Work:
LolliLove
Organization:
St. Louis International Film Festival
Result:
Won
Independent Soul Award
2005
Work:
LolliLove (as director)
Organization:
TromaDance Film Festival
Result:
Won
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
2008
Work:
The Office
Organization:
Screen Actors Guild
Result:
Won
Cinema St. Louis Award
2010
Work:
Body of Work
Organization:
St. Louis International Film Festival
Result:
Won
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Actor's Life: A Survival Guide
2017 MemoirA practical survival guide for aspiring actors, covering auditions to career building.
Acting realitiesHollywood struggles
The Office BFFs: Tales of The Office from Two Best Friends Who Were There
2022 MemoirCo-written with Angela Kinsey, stories and photos from their time on The Office.
FriendshipBehind-the-scenes of TV production
Bibliography
- The Actor's Life: A Survival Guide (2017)
- The Office BFFs (2022)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- HumorousApproachableConversational
- Recurring Motifs
- FriendshipCareer strugglesEveryday humor
Health
-
Breast cancer2023-2024Diagnosed in 2023, underwent 12 rounds of chemotherapy, 3 weeks radiation, lumpectomy; now cancer-free. Supported by Angela Kinsey during podcast.
Legacy
Iconic as Pam Beesly on The Office. Office Ladies podcast has over 400 million downloads. Co-authored bestselling book.
Quotes
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We really love working together. We love each other, we love working together, and being together.
Source: 14th Screen Actors Guild Awards acceptance speech (2008)
Trivia
- Raised in St. Louis, won emerging actor award at local film festival.
- Longtime advocate for cat rescue and fostering.
- Her real-life pregnancies coincided with character's on The Office.