History of Jenna Fischer in Timeline
Jenna Fischer, born Regina Marie Kirk, is an American actress widely recognized for her portrayal of Pam Beesly in the NBC sitcom, The Office (2005–2013). Her performance earned her a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2007. In addition to her acting role, Fischer also served as a producer for the show's ninth and final season.
March 7, 1974: Jenna Fischer Born
On March 7, 1974, Regina Marie Kirk, later known as Jenna Fischer, was born.
1998: Move to Los Angeles and Commedia dell'arte Performance
In 1998, Jenna Fischer moved to Los Angeles and began performing Commedia dell'arte with the Zoo District Theatre Company.
October 7, 2000: Marriage to James Gunn
On October 7, 2000, Jenna Fischer married James Gunn.
2001: First Televised Speaking Role
In 2001, Jenna Fischer landed her first televised speaking role, playing a waitress on the TV sitcom Spin City.
November 2004: LolliLove Premiered at Film Festival
In November 2004, LolliLove premiered at the St. Louis International Film Festival, and Jenna Fischer received the Screen Actors Guild Emerging Actor Award for her role.
2004: Role in Employee of the Month
In 2004, Jenna Fischer played a supporting role in Employee of the Month.
2004: Release of Mean Girls
In 2004, the original film of Mean Girls was released.
April 2005: Jenna Fischer's Interview with Alma Mater
In April 2005, Jenna Fischer expressed in an interview with her alma mater's student newspaper her desire to play Pam on "The Office" for a long time and her lack of aspirations to be a movie star.
2006: Celebrity Poker Showdown and Slither
In 2006, Jenna Fischer appeared on Bravo's Celebrity Poker Showdown and co-starred in Gunn's film Slither.
2006: Role in Slither
In 2006, Jenna Fischer played a supporting role in Slither.
March 2007: Theatre workshop of Sad Happy Sucker
In March 2007, Jenna Fischer's husband's play Sad Happy Sucker ran as a theatre workshop.
September 2007: Separation Announcement
In September 2007, Jenna Fischer and James Gunn announced their separation.
2007: Starring Roles in Comedy Films
In 2007, Jenna Fischer had starring roles in the comedy films Blades of Glory and Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story.
2007: Music Video and Film Roles
In 2007, Jenna Fischer starred in Willie Wisely's music video "Through Any Window" and filmed supporting roles in three feature films: The Brothers Solomon, Blades of Glory, and Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story.
2007: Emmy Nomination for The Office
In 2007, Jenna Fischer was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series at the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards for her role in The Office.
2007: Emmy Nomination
In 2007, Jenna Fischer was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Pam Beesly on The Office.
January 2008: Screen Actors Guild Award for The Office Cast
In January 2008, the cast of The Office won Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series at the 14th Screen Actors Guild Awards, with Jenna Fischer delivering the acceptance speech.
2008: Divorce from James Gunn
In 2008, Jenna Fischer and James Gunn divorced.
2008: Co-starring in The Promotion
In 2008, Jenna Fischer co-starred in the film The Promotion with John C. Reilly.
2008: Hosted Kitten Rescue's Annual Fur Ball Gala
In 2008, Jenna Fischer hosted Kitten Rescue's annual Fur Ball Gala.
June 2009: Engagement to Lee Kirk Announced
In June 2009, Jenna Fischer's engagement to filmmaker Lee Kirk was announced.
July 2009: Celebrity Softball Game and Proactiv Spokeswoman
In July 2009, Jenna Fischer played left field in the Taco Bell All-Star Legends and Celebrity Softball Game and became a spokeswoman for Proactiv Skincare Solutions.
2009: Attachment to Pam's Journey
In 2009, Jenna Fischer expressed to NPR how attached she was to Pam's journey.
2009: Hosted Kitten Rescue's Annual Fur Ball Gala
In 2009, Jenna Fischer hosted Kitten Rescue's annual Fur Ball Gala.
March 2010: Fundraiser Auction for Nerinx Hall High School
In March 2010, Jenna Fischer co-chaired a fundraiser auction for Nerinx Hall High School, auctioning off a set visit to The Office.
March 2010: Cameo on The Office
In March 2010, Lee Kirk made a cameo on The Office as Clark, the lactation consultant.
July 3, 2010: Marriage to Lee Kirk
On July 3, 2010, Jenna Fischer married Lee Kirk, with Jeff Probst officiating the ceremony.
October 2010: Producer of Sad Happy Sucker
From mid-August through October 2010, Jenna Fischer was named a producer of the critically acclaimed play Sad Happy Sucker.
2010: Casting Rainn Wilson in Super
In 2010, Jenna Fischer helped James Gunn cast Rainn Wilson in Gunn's film Super.
2010: Hosted Kitten Rescue's Annual Fur Ball Gala
In 2010, Jenna Fischer hosted Kitten Rescue's annual Fur Ball Gala.
February 2011: Release of Hall Pass
In February 2011, the film Hall Pass, in which Jenna Fischer filmed, was released.
May 2011: Pregnancy Announcement
In May 2011, Jenna Fischer and Lee Kirk announced her pregnancy with their first child.
September 2011: Birth of First Child
In September 2011, Jenna Fischer gave birth to her and Lee Kirk's son.
April 2012: Premiere of The Giant Mechanical Man
In April 2012, The Giant Mechanical Man, written and directed by Lee Kirk, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.
June 2013: Starred in Reasons to Be Happy
From May to June 2013, Jenna Fischer starred in the off-Broadway play Reasons to Be Happy.
May 2014: Birth of Second Child
In May 2014, Jenna Fischer gave birth to her and Lee Kirk's daughter.
2015: Starring Role in "You, Me and the Apocalypse"
In 2015, Jenna Fischer had a starring role in the Sky 1 and NBC comedy-drama series You, Me and the Apocalypse.
September 18, 2016: Starred in Meteor Shower
From July 30 to September 18, 2016, Jenna Fischer starred in the world premiere of Steve Martin's comedy Meteor Shower at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, California.
November 2017: Publication of "The Actor's Life: A Survival Guide"
In November 2017, Jenna Fischer's first book, The Actor's Life: A Survival Guide, was published.
2017: Starring Role in "Brad's Status"
In 2017, Jenna Fischer had a starring role in drama film Brad's Status.
April 2018: Jimmy Kimmel Live! Appearance
In April 2018, Jenna Fischer appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! wearing only a towel and jeans after her dress broke.
2018: Starring Role in "Splitting Up Together"
In 2018, Jenna Fischer had a starring role in the ABC sitcom Splitting Up Together and The 15:17 to Paris.
September 11, 2019: Announcement of Office Ladies Podcast
On September 11, 2019, Jenna Fischer announced that she and Angela Kinsey would co-host a weekly The Office rewatch podcast called Office Ladies.
October 16, 2019: Premiere of Office Ladies Podcast
On October 16, 2019, the first episode of the Office Ladies podcast was released.
January 21, 2021: Office Ladies Wins iHeartRadio Podcast of the Year Award
On January 21, 2021, Office Ladies won the 2021 iHeartRadio Podcast of the Year Award.
February 2021: Announcement of "The Office BFFs" Book
In February 2021, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey announced that they wrote a book, titled "The Office BFFs: Tales of The Office from Two Best Friends Who Were There".
May 17, 2022: Publication of "The Office BFFs" Book
On May 17, 2022, "The Office BFFs: Tales of The Office from Two Best Friends Who Were There" was published by HarperCollins Publishers.
February 28, 2023: Cast in Mean Girls Film Adaptation
On February 28, 2023, it was announced that Jenna Fischer would play Mrs. Heron in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical Mean Girls.
October 2024: Future Plans for Office Ladies Podcast
In October 2024, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey announced the next phase of Office Ladies, which will begin when they complete their rewatch.
October 2024: Revealed Breast Cancer Diagnosis
In October 2024, Jenna Fischer revealed that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer a year earlier, but she was cancer-free after treatment.
2024: Role in Mean Girls
In 2024, Jenna Fischer played a supporting role in Mean Girls.
