Jenna Elfman
Birth Name:
Jennifer Mary Butala
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, United States
Profession
Actress, Producer
Fast Facts
- In 2007, she was given the Goodwill Ambassador Award at the Women Ambassadors Foundation 12th Annual Conference
- Filmed a PSA for the Humane Society of the United States in 2011 to advocate for the support of animals
- Studied acting at the Beverly Hills Playhouse under renowned drama coach Milton Katselas
- Originally studied dance as a classical ballerina, but was forced to give up ballet after suffering an ankle injury
- Quote: "Creatively, you need to go live life․ As an artist, you are representing life․ So you have to rub elbows and be out in it․"
- Was offered a role in "Minority Report," but turned it down
- Was a guest at the wedding ceremony of actors Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes
Awards
- 1998Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
- 1998OFTA Television Award - Best Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1998Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1998TCA Award - Individual Achievement in Comedy:Nominated
- 1998Q Award - Best Actress in a Quality Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1999American Comedy Award - Funniest Female Performer in a TV Series (Leading Role) Network, Cable or Syndication:Nominated
- 1999Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Winner
- 1999OFTA Television Award - Best Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1999Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1999TV Guide Award - Favorite Actress in a Comedy:Winner
- 1999Q Award - Best Actress in a Quality Comedy Series:Nominated
- 2000Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
- 2000Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 2000Golden Satellite Award - Best Performance by an Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical:Nominated
- 2000TV Guide Award - Favorite Actress in a Comedy:Winner
- 2001Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Actress - Comedy/Romance:Nominated
- 2001Golden Satellite Award - Best Performance by an Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical:Nominated
- 2001Golden Satellite Award - Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical:Nominated
- 2001TV Guide Award - Actress of the Year in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 2002Golden Satellite Award - Best Performance by an Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical:Nominated
- 2024CinEuphoria - Merit - Honorary Award:Winner
- 2026C&I TV Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated