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词条 Jenna Elfman
释义

  1. Early life

  2. Career

  3. Personal life

     Scientology  Fundraising activities 

  4. Filmography

     Film  Television 

  5. References

  6. External links

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| caption = Elfman in 2018
| birth_name = Jennifer Mary Butala
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1971|9|30}}
| birth_place = Los Angeles, California, U.S.
| occupation = Actress, producer
| years_active = 1990–present
| spouse = {{marriage|Bodhi Elfman|1995}}
| children = 2
| website = {{url|http://www.jennaelfman.com/}}
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Jennifer Mary "Jenna" Elfman (née Butala; born September 30, 1971) is an American actress, best known for her performances in television comedies. Her first leading role was in the short-lived ABC sitcom Townies in 1996, before making her film debut in the 1997 comedy Grosse Pointe Blank.

Elfman is best known for her leading role as Dharma on the ABC sitcom Dharma & Greg (1997-2002), for which she won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy in 1999, and was nominated for three Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. Later, she went to star in the films Krippendorf's Tribe (1998), Can't Hardly Wait (1998), Dr. Dolittle (1998), EDtv (1999), Keeping the Faith (2000), Town & Country (2001), Back in Action (2003), Clifford's Really Big Movie (2004) and Big Stone Gap (2014).

Elfman made her return to series television with a leading role in the CBS sitcom Courting Alex in 2006, it was cancelled after one season. She went on to star in the sitcoms Accidentally on Purpose (2009–10), 1600 Penn (2012–13), Growing Up Fisher (2014), and Imaginary Mary (2017); all were cancelled after single seasons. She had a recurring role in the FX legal drama Damages in 2012, and in 2018 is a series regular on the AMC horror drama Fear the Walking Dead.[1]

Early life

Elfman was born Jennifer Mary Butala in Los Angeles, California. She was the youngest of three children born to homemaker Sue (Grace) Butala and Richard Butala, a Hughes Aircraft executive.[2] Her father's younger brother is Tony Butala, lead singer since 1958 of the American vocal trio The Lettermen. She is of Croatian ancestry on her father's side[3] and was raised Roman Catholic.[4]

Elfman attended high school at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts and then attended college at California State University, Northridge (CSUN).[5] She trained in ballet from age five, but later when the tendon came off her bone, she gave it up.{{citation needed|date=July 2018}} She studied at the Westside School of Ballet, receiving a full scholarship.

Career

Elfman began her professional career as a dancer, appearing in the music videos for Depeche Mode ("Halo" in 1990), Anthrax (1993's song "Black Lodge"), Chris Isaak (1995's "Somebody's Crying") and toured with the rock band ZZ Top on their 1994 tour as a "Legs Girl".

After appearing in television commercials, Elfman was cast in the short-lived 1996 American sitcom entitled Townies on ABC. In 1997 Elfman was cast in Dharma & Greg on ABC, as Dharma Freedom Finkelstein Montgomery. The show ran for five seasons until its cancellation in 2002.

In 2012, Elfman and her husband Bodhi started their podcast, Kicking and Screaming by Jenna and Bodhi Elfman.[6]

In 2013, Elfman appeared in two NBC comedy series (1600 Penn, and Growing Up Fisher) which were cancelled after a single season.[7]

In 2016, Elfman was cast in the ABC comedy series Imaginary Mary. Like 1600 Penn and Growing Up Fisher, the series was cancelled after its first season.[8]

Personal life

Elfman met her husband, actor Bodhi Elfman, at a Sprite commercial audition in February 1991. They married on February 18, 1995. Their first son, Story Elias, was born in Los Angeles on July 23, 2007.[9] Their second son, Easton Quinn Monroe, arrived on March 2, 2010.[10]

Scientology

Elfman is a member of the Church of Scientology.[11][12]

In 2005, Elfman appeared at the Scientology-backed Citizens Commission on Human Rights' "An Industry of Death"[13] museum grand opening and she and husband Bodhi are listed on the organization's website as members of the board of advisers from the arts, entertainment and media community.[14]

On May 24, 2006, she was the keynote speaker at the Human Rights Hero Award event in participation with the Scientology-affiliated groups Youth for Human Rights International and Artists for Human Rights (AFHR), an organization formed with the purpose of bringing artists together with the common cause of raising awareness of human rights around the world.

On March 27, 2008, Elfman and Charlie Sheen co-hosted the Scientology-affiliated New York Rescue Workers Detoxification Project Charity Event at Geisha House in Hollywood.[15]

Fundraising activities

Elfman has participated in a number of fundraising activities, including: donating an hour of her time for auction;[16] donating a print of her lips;[17] participating in a telethon fundraiser;[18] hosting a comedy show;[19] and, asking for charity donations instead of birthday presents.[20]

Elfman has also participated in awareness-raising initiatives including: modelling for a fashion show;[21] reading to schoolchildren as part of the National Education Association Read Across America program; and, hosting a party at her house to raise awareness for a number of causes headed by the Environmental Working Group.

Elfman is on the Board of Directors of the Dizzy Feet Foundation.[22]

Filmography

Film

Year Title RoleNotes
1997Grosse Pointe BlankTanya
1998Dr. DolittleOwlVoice
Can't Hardly WaitThe AngelUncredited
Krippendorf's TribeProf. Veronica Micelli
1999EDtvShari
VenusVenus
2000{{sortname>The|Tangerine Bear}}LoreleiVoice
CyberWorldPhigVoice
Keeping the FaithAnna RileyNominated—Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actress – Comedy/Romance
Nominated—Satellite Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
2001Town & CountryAuburn
2003Back in ActionKate
2004Clifford's Really Big MovieDorothyVoice
2005TouchedAngela MartinExecutive producer
What's Hip, Doc?SupermodelVoice
2008StruckPregnant dateShort film
2009{{sortname>The|Six Wives of Henry Lefay}}Ophelia
Love HurtsDarlene
2011Friends with BenefitsAnnie
2014Big Stone GapMiss Iva Lou Wade
2016BarryKathy Baughman

Television

Year Title RoleNotes
1992Murder, She WroteBallet Dancer in backgroundUncredited; Episode: "Dance Diabolique"
1994{{sortname>The|George Carlin Show}}Psychedelic girlAs Jenna Butala; Episode: "George Does A Bad Thing"
1995{{sortname>The|Monroes|dab=1995 TV series}}LilyEpisode: "Bottoms, Up"
1995RoseanneGarlandEpisode: "The Getaway, Almost"
1996TowniesShannon CanotisMain cast; 15 episodes
1996Murder OneAngela ScaleseEpisode: "Chapter Seventeen"
1996Almost PerfectBecky TollEpisode: "Being Fired Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry"
1996NYPD BluePatty SnowEpisode: "The Nutty Confessor"
1997{{sortname>The|Single Guy}}JordanEpisode: "Just Friends?"
1997–2002Dharma & GregDharma Freedom Finkelstein MontgomeryMain cast; 119 episodes
Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy (1999)
TV Guide Award for Favorite Actress in a Comedy (1999, 2000)
Nominated—American Comedy Award for Funniest Female Performer in a TV Series (Leading Role) Network, Cable or Syndication (1999)
Nominated—Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (1998, 1999, 2000)
Nominated—Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy (1998, 2000)
Nominated—Satellite Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy (2000, 2001, 2002)
Nominated—TV Guide Award for Favorite Actress in a Comedy (2001)
2002ObsessedEllena RobertsTelevision film
2004Two and a Half MenFrankie2 episodes
2006Courting AlexAlex RoseMain cast; 13 episodes
2007Brothers & SistersLizzie Jones-BakerEpisode: "Game Night"
2008My Name Is EarlKimmi HimmlerEpisode: "We've Got Spirit"
2009–2010Accidentally on PurposeBillieMain cast; 18 episodes
2011Two and a Half MenDharma MontgomeryEpisode: "Nice to Meet You, Walden Schmidt"
2012ShamelessJillEpisode: "Fiona Interrupted"
2012DamagesNaomi Walling7 episodes
2012–20131600 PennEmily Nash GilchristMain cast; 13 episodes
2013Royal PainsLacyEpisode: "Open Invitation"
2014Growing Up FisherJoyce FisherMain cast; 13 episodes
2014So You Think You Can DanceHerselfGuest judge[23]
2015The Perfect StanleysEllenTelevision film
2017Imaginary MaryAliceMain cast; 9 episodes
2018–presentFear the Walking DeadNaomi / Laura / JuneMain cast; 12 episodes

References

1. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/fear-walking-dead-recruits-jenna-elfman-as-season-4-regular-1058682|title='Fear the Walking Dead' Recruits Jenna Elfman as Season 4 Regular|publisher=|accessdate=February 19, 2018}}
2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.filmreference.com/film/79/Jenna-Elfman.html |title=Jenna Elfman Biography (1971–) |publisher=Filmreference.com |date= |accessdate=January 10, 2013}}
3. ^Elfman, Jenna. (November 21, 2003). "Elfman happily shows her 'Looney' side", Interviewed by Angela Dawson, Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved on April 23, 2010. Jenna Elfman says of her maiden name (Butala) origin, "It's Croatian. My great-grandparents are from Croatia. My dad visited Croatia and I'd love to go too someday. He met some relatives who have survived some really incredible, traumatic experiences. He was just so blown away by their stamina – their spiritual stamina – to keep going and to survive and create that life no matter what ... It's really commendable."
4. ^{{cite news|url=https://movies.yahoo.com/movie/contributor/1800018910/bio|title=Jenna Elfman |publisher=Yahoo! Movies|work=|date=|quote = Elfman was raised in a Roman Catholic home.|accessdate=May 15, 2010|first=|last=}}
5. ^Campus Facts: Notable CSUN Alumni {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100714054035/http://www.csun.edu/nso/pdfs/campus_facts.pdf/ |date=July 14, 2010 }}
6. ^{{cite web|url=http://blog.libsyn.com/2013/02/08/rockin-libsyn-podcasts-kicking-and-screaming-by-jenna-and-bodhi-elfman/ |title=Rockin’ Libsyn Podcasts: Kicking and Screaming by Jenna and Bodhi Elfman |date=February 8, 2013 }}
7. ^{{cite web |title=2ND UPDATE: '1600 Penn', 'Animal Practice', 'New Normal', 'Revolution' & 'Save Me' Picked Up To Series At NBC |url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/05/save-me-picked-up-to-series-as-nbc-starts-new-series-pickup/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |author=Andreeva, Nellie |date=May 7, 2012 | accessdate= May 16, 2012}}
8. ^{{cite web|last1=Cruz|first1=Gilbert|title=Which Network TV Shows Have Been Canceled?|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/12/arts/television/which-network-tv-shows-have-been-canceled.html|website=The New York Times|publisher=The New York Times Company|accessdate=12 May 2017}}
9. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20048814,00.html |title=Jenna Elfman Welcomes a Baby Boy |first=Alexis |last=Chiu |work=People |date=July 30, 2007 |accessdate=September 16, 2009}}
10. ^{{cite web | title=Jenna Elfman Welcomes Second Son | work= People | url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20346448,00.html?xid=rss-topheadlines| date=March 5, 2010 | accessdate=March 7, 2010}}
11. ^{{cite news |first=Janet |last=Reitman |title=Inside Scientology |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/inside-scientology-20110208 |work=Rolling Stone |date=February 8, 2011 |accessdate=February 21, 2016}}
12. ^{{cite web|url=https://tonyortega.org/2018/01/06/scientology-actress-jenna-elfman-fully-stoked-by-churchs-new-expansion-push/|title=Scientology actress Jenna Elfman fully stoked by church’s new expansion push! - Scientology News - The Underground Bunker|website=tonyortega.org}}
13. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.cchr.com/index.cfm/12434 |title=New L.A. Museum Targets Psychiatry as an Industry of Death |work=CCHR International |date=December 17, 2005 |accessdate=March 18, 2007 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070212182433/http://www.cchr.com/index.cfm/12434 |archivedate=February 12, 2007 |df=mdy-all }}
14. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.cchr.org/#/faq/board-of-advisers |title=Citizens Commission on Human Rights Board of Advisors |work=CCHR International |date=April 10, 2009 |accessdate= April 10, 2009}}
15. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.jennaelfman.com/club/events_calendar.php |title=Jenna hosts NY Rescue Workers Detoxification Project Charity Event |work=JennaElfman.com |date=March 27, 2008 |accessdate=March 27, 2008 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130929171618/http://jennaelfman.com/club/events_calendar.php |archivedate=September 29, 2013 |df= }}
16. ^{{cite web|url=http://www5.sys-con.com/read/182104.htm |title=Grammy Award-Winning Singers Alicia Keys and Patti LaBelle, Actress Jenna Elfman Top the List of Entertainers to Participate in Online Celebrity Auction |publisher=.sys-con.com |date= |accessdate=January 10, 2013}}
17. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.shoppingblog.com/cgi-bin/sblog.pl?sblog=128071 |title=Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel and Other Celebs Offer Kiss Stamps for Charity – January 28, 2007 |publisher=Shoppingblog.com |date=January 28, 2007 |accessdate=January 10, 2013}}
18. ^{{cite web |title= George Clooney explains 'Hope for Haiti' celebrity phone bank |url = http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertainment/post/2010/01/george-clooney-explains-hope-for-haiti-celebrity-phone-bank/1 |publisher=USA Today Ann Oldenburg |date = January 22, 2010 | accessdate = May 16, 2012 }}
19. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.laughspin.com/2012/03/06/jenna-elfman-shines-a-light-on-comedy-charity-laugh-for-sight-interview/ |title=Jenna Elfman Interview |publisher=Laughspin.com |date= |accessdate=January 10, 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121101112714/http://www.laughspin.com/2012/03/06/jenna-elfman-shines-a-light-on-comedy-charity-laugh-for-sight-interview/ |archivedate=November 1, 2012 |df=mdy-all }}
20. ^{{cite web| title=Jenna Elfman Charity Biography |url= http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/1987-jenna-elfman |publisher= LookToTheStars.org}}
21. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-31749_162-57373509-10391698/red-dress-catwalk-draws-attention-to-heart-disease/ |title=Red Dress fashion show draws attention to heart disease |publisher=CBSNews.com |date=February 8, 2012 |accessdate=January 10, 2013}}
22. ^{{cite web|url=http://dizzyfeetfoundation.org/board-members/ |title=Dizzy Feet Foundation Board Members |publisher=dizzyfeetfoundation.org}}
23. ^{{cite web|url = http://castingmaster.com/so-you-think-you-can-dance-casting-guide/|title = So You Think You Can Dance - 2014 Casting Guide with Call Dates|accessdate = June 19, 2014}}

External links

{{Commons category}}
  • {{Official website|http://www.jennaelfman.com/}}
  • {{IMDb name|1184}}
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