Jenna Fischer Overview

Born in Fort Wayne Indiana, but raised in St. Louis, Missouri, where she began taking acting lessons at age five, taught by her mother, Anne Fischer. Also in the class was Sean Gunn, who went on to play Kirk on the hit TV series Gilmore Girls. The two became friends and kept in touch over the years. After high school, Fischer received a Bachelor of Arts in Theater from Truman State University, and while trying to break into show business, spent many years working as a receptionist and an admin... See All