Jenna Elfman

Jenna Elfman (born September 30, 1971) is an American television and film actress.

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September 30 - 1971 - American - Television - Film - Actress

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She was born in Los Angeles, California as Jennifer Mary Butala, into a Catholic Croatian family (her uncle is Tony Butala of The Lettermen). She studied with acting teacher Milton Katselas at the Beverly Hills Playhouse before beginning her television career.

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Los Angeles, California - Catholic - Croatian - Tony Butala - The Lettermen - Milton Katselas - Beverly Hills Playhouse

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She is best known for her role on the TV sitcom Dharma & Greg, which ran for five years on ABC from 1997 to 2002. She won a Golden Globe Award for the role.

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She also starred in the movies Krippendorf's Tribe, Edtv, ', and Keeping the Faith.

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Movies - Krippendorf's Tribe - Edtv - Keeping the Faith

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In 1991 she converted to Scientology, which she had been introduced to by Bodhi Elfman. She married him in 1995, making noted composer Danny Elfman her uncle-in-law.

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Scientology - Bodhi Elfman - 1995 - Danny Elfman

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