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Jenna Elfman
A beloved actress reflects on her journey from dancer to Golden Globe winner as she navigates the challenges of reinvention in Hollywood.
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In short · Acting since 1988, 5 decades active, 37 credits, 2 Golden Globe Award wins.
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- Award win
Golden Globe Award — Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy
- Award win
Golden Globe Awards — Golden Globe — Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy
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Biography
Jenna Elfman is an actress known for her role in *Dharma & Greg*. Elfman began her career as a professional dancer, appearing in music videos by Depeche Mode and Anthrax, and danced on the 1991 Academy Awards live broadcast, choreographed by Debbie Allen.
She ultimately transitioned to acting, best known for her role as Dharma in the hit television series *Dharma and Greg*, for which she garnered a Golden Globe Award, three Emmy Award nominations and two.
Filmography · 28 of 28
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28 creditsShifting Gears(2025)
Eve
TV
Imaginary Mary(2017)
Alice
TV
Barry(2016)
Kathy Baughman
Film
Fear the Walking Dead(2015)
Laura
TV
Growing Up Fisher(2014)
Joyce Fisher
TV
Big Stone Gap(2014)
Iva Lou Wade
Film
1600 Penn(2012)
Emily Nash Gilchrist
TV
Friends with Benefits(2011)
Annie Harper
Film
Accidentally on Purpose(2009)
Billie
TV
Love Hurts(2009)
Darlene
Film
The Six Wives of Henry Lefay(2009)
Ophelia
Film
Courting Alex(2006)
Alex Rose
TV
Touched(2005)
Angela Martin
Film
Clifford's Really Big Movie(2004)
Dorothy
Film
Looney Tunes: Back in Action(2003)
Kate
Film
Obsessed(2002)
Ellena Roberts
Filmcyberworld-2000(2000)
Phig
Film
The Tangerine Bear(2000)
Lorelei
Film
Keeping the Faith(2000)
Anna Riley
Film
EDtv(1999)
Shari
Film
Krippendorf's Tribe(1998)
Veronica
Film
Doctor Dolittle(1998)
Owl
Film
Can't Hardly Wait(1998)
The Angel (uncredited)
Film
Dharma & Greg(1997)
Dharma Finkelstein Montgomery
TV
Grosse Pointe Blank(1997)
Tanya
Film
Townies(1996)
Shannon
TV
Her Last Chance(1996)
Leslie
Film
Depeche Mode: Strange Too(1990)
Tall Dancer in 'Halo' Video
Film
Awards & Nominations
2 winsGolden Globe Award
- Won1999Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy — Jenna Elfman
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Golden Globe Awards
- Won1999Golden Globe — Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy
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- Adam Carolla and Friends Build Stuff LiveSelf - Guest · 2017
- In Bed with TamminSelf · 2016
- Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of BeliefSelf (archive footage) · 2015
- Going Clear: Scientology & the Prison of BeliefSelf (archive footage) · 2015
- Late Night with Seth MeyersSelf (1 Episode) · 2014
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Guest (1 Episode) · 2003
- The Tonight Show with Jay LenoSelf (1 Episode) · 1992
- LIVE with Kelly and MarkSelf - Guest (2 Episodes) · 1988
- Watch What Happens LiveSelf - Guest (1 Episode)
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