As the sweet but wary receptionist Pam on the NBC hit comedy, “The Office” (2005- ), actress Jenna Fischer provided a down-to-earth ray of light in the otherwise insufferable world of cubicles, staff meetings and annoying co-workers.
Born in Fort Wayne, IN on March 7, 1974 and raised in St. Louis, MO, Fisher developed an interest in performing as a child; no doubt inspired by her mother, who taught acting at the time. Enrolling in her mother’s class at age six, she met fellow student Sean Gunn, who was the same age. Years later, Gunn went on to star in “The Gilmore Girls,” and Fischer stayed in