Jenna Fischer

Biography: Although when off camera, Fischer is more charismatic — and more attractive — than the unassuming receptionist she portrays on The Office, this comic player does have one thing in common with her small-screen alter ego: administrative experience. An aspiring performer since childhood, her first acting class at age 5 was a family affair, as her mother was the teacher. After graduating college, she worked a host of administrative jobs in between gigs, popping up primarily on the small screen and in indie films such as The Specials, which was penned by her then-husband, writer/director James Gunn. With his support as a producer and actor, Fischer made her directorial debut with the 2004 mockumentary LolliLove. But her breakthrough came the next year, when she landed a spot on The Office as receptionist-turned-saleswoman Pam Beesly. Fischer easily transitioned to the big screen, with comedic turns in 2007's Blades of Glory and 2008's Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. Off screen, sheAlthough when off camera, Fischer is more charismatic — and more attractive — than the unassuming receptionist she portrays on The Office, this comic player does have one thing in common with her small-screen alter ego: administrative experience. An aspiring performer since childhood, her first acting class at age 5 was a family affair, as her mother was the teacher. After graduating college, she worked a host of administrative jobs in between gigs, popping up primarily on the small screen and in indie films such as The Specials, which was penned by her then-husband, writer/director James Gunn. With his support as a producer and actor, Fischer made her directorial debut with the 2004 mockumentary LolliLove. But her breakthrough came the next year, when she landed a spot on The Office as receptionist-turned-saleswoman Pam Beesly. Fischer easily transitioned to the big screen, with comedic turns in 2007's Blades of Glory and 2008's Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. Off screen, she is involved with various animal rescue organizations, such as Kitten Rescue and Rescue Rover. Expand

Jenna Fischer's Scores

  • Movies
  • TV
Average career score: 52
Highest Metascore: 71 Brad's Status
Lowest Metascore: 32 The Brothers Solomon
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 11
  2. Negative: 2 out of 11
11 movie reviews
Title: Year: Credit: User score:
58 Mean Girls Jan 12, 2024 Ms. Heron tbd
45 The 15:17 to Paris Feb 9, 2018 Principal Cast / Principal Cast / Heidi / Heidi / Heidi Skarlatos / Heidi Skarlatos tbd
71 Brad's Status Sep 15, 2017 Melanie Sloan / Melanie Sloan / Melanie Sloan / Melanie Sloan / Melanie Sloan / Melanie Sloan tbd
37 Are You Here Aug 22, 2014 Alli 5.8
43 The Giant Mechanical Man Apr 27, 2012 Producer / Producer / Janice / Janice 6.0
54 A Little Help Jul 22, 2011 Laura 4.8
45 Hall Pass Feb 25, 2011 Cast 5.5
69 Solitary Man May 21, 2010 Susan Porter 5.3
51 The Promotion Jun 6, 2008 Jen Stauber 7.1
32 The Brothers Solomon Sep 7, 2007 Michelle / Michelle tbd
64 Blades of Glory Mar 30, 2007 Katie Van Waldenberg / Katie Van Waldenberg tbd