Jenna Elfman is a well-known American actress best known for her roles in television comedies. She was nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards and won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy in 1999 for her role as Dharma in the sitcom television series Dharma & Greg (1997-2002).
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Jenna Elfman |
| Real Name/Full Name: | Jennifer Mary “Jenna” Elfman |
| Gender: | Female |
| Age: | 53 years old |
| Birth Date: | 30 September 1971 |
| Birth Place: | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.78 m |
| Weight: | 63 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Husband/Spouse (Name): | Bodhi Elfman (m. 1995) |
| Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | Yes (Easton Quinn Monroe Elfman, Story Elias Elfman) |
| Dating/Boyfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Is Jenna Elfman Lesbian? | No |
| Profession: | Actress |
| Salary: | N/A |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $20 million |
Jenna Elfman Biography
Jennifer Mary “Jenna” Elfman was born in Los Angeles, California, to Sue (Grace) Butala and Richard Butala on September 30, 1971. Her father is a Hughes Aircraft executive, and her mother is a housewife. Her uncle Tony Butala was the lead singer of the American vocal trio The Lettermen, and she has two siblings.
She began learning ballet at the Westside School of Ballet when she was five years old, but she had to stop due to an injury. Elfman spent a year at St. Genevieve High School in the San Fernando Valley before transferring to Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. She later graduated from California State University, Northridge.
Jenna Elfman Age, Height, Weight
Jenna Elfman was born on September 30, 1971, She is 53 years old as of 2024. Her height is 1.78 meters and her weight is 63 kilograms.
Career
Jenna Elfman made her acting debut in the television series Murder, She Wrote in 1992. Later, she appeared in several music videos, including “Halo” in 1990, “Black Lodge” in 1993, “Somebody’s Crying” in 1995, and many more.
Elfman appeared as a Psychedelic girl in the television sitcom The George Carlin Show in 1994. The following year, she played Lily in The Monroes and Garland in Roseanne. She also appeared in the legal drama television series Murder One.
Elfman made her feature film debut in the 1997 film Grosse Pointe Blank, where she played Tanya. In the animated film Dr. Dolittle, she voiced the character Owl. She played Prof. Veronica Micelli in the 1998 film Krippendorf’s Tribe. She later played Lorelei in The Tangerine Bear and Phig in CyberWorld.
Elfman rose to prominence after playing Anna Riley in the romantic comedy film Keeping the Faith in 2000. Fans and critics alike praised her performance, and she was nominated for several awards.
She appeared in the sitcom television series Dharma & Greg from 1997 to 2002. Her success continued, and she continued to appear in films and television shows. Elfman appeared as Kate Houghton in the live-action/animated comedy film Looney Tunes: Back in Action in 2003. She provided the voice of Dorothy in the animated film Clifford’s Really Big Movie.
Elfman produced and starred as Angela Martin in the film Touched in 2005. She was later seen in the short film Struck. In 2012, she played Naomi Walling in seven episodes of the television series Damages. She is currently a member of the cast of the AMC network’s television show Fear the Walking Dead.
Jenna Elfman’s Achievements And Awards
Jenna Elfman has received numerous awards and nominations throughout her illustrious career. For her work in the television series Dharma & Greg, she received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy and the TV Guide Award for Favorite Actress in a Comedy in 1999. She was nominated three times for the prestigious Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.
Elfman has also been nominated for numerous awards, including the American Comedy Award for Funniest Female Performer in a TV Series, the Satellite Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy, the TV Guide Award for Favorite Actress in a Comedy, and the Satellite Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.
Jenna Elfman’s Net Worth in 2024
Jenna Elfman’s net worth is estimated to be more than $20 million as of February 2024. She amassed this enormous fortune as a result of her successful career as a television and film actress.
She has appeared in a number of commercial films, including can Hardly Wait, The Tangerine Bear, Keeping the Faith, Clifford’s Really Big Movie, Love Hurts, and many others. She has also appeared in over 25 television series.
Elfman also works as a voice actor and performs at various events around the world, which contributes significantly to her net worth.
Jenna Elfman is a well-known actress around the world. She began her career at a young age and has made a name for herself through hard work and dedication.
Jenna Elfman Husband, Marriage
Elfman first met Bodhi Elfman at a commercial audition in 1991. They were in a relationship for a few years before getting married in 1995. They have two children together, Story Elias and Easton Quinn Monroe Elfman.
