Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 30/09/1971 |
| Age | 55 years |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Jenna Elfman
04/05/2026
Jenna Elfman was announced as a series regular in Fox's upcoming drama The Interrogator, co-starring Stephen Fry, Luke Kleintank, and Michael Beach. She plays Lisa Ann Woodrow, a former CIA rising star whose career was derailed by a failed mission and who now supervises cases at the DIA. The 12-episode series received a straight-to-series order and is slated for the 2026–27 season.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Jennifer Mary Butala |
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| Nick Name | Jenna Elfman |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA) |
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| College | California State University, Northridge (CSUN) |
Personal Life
| Residence | Los Angeles |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Bodhi Elfman |
| Marriage Date | 11/02/1995 |
Family
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| Relatives | Tony Butala (paternal uncle), Danny Elfman (uncle-in-law) |
Career
| Start | Professional dancer, transitioned to acting |
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| Early Career | Dancer in music videos (Depeche Mode, Anthrax), 1991 Academy Awards |
| Debut TV | Townies (1996) |
| Debut Film | Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) |
| Breakthrough | Dharma & Greg (1997–2002) as Dharma Freedom Finkelstein Montgomery |
| Notable Awards |
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| Notable Nominations | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (1998, 1999, 2000) |
| Other Works |
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| Recent Projects | Shifting Gears (ABC) as Tim Allen's love interest across two seasons; cast as Woodrow in the Fox drama The Interrogator (2026–27 season) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Began ballet training at age five | |
| 2. Classically trained ballet dancer | |
| 3. Danced on 1991 Academy Awards broadcast choreographed by Debbie Allen | |
| 4. Youngest of three children | |
| 5. Serves on the board of trustees of the Dizzy Feet Foundation |
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