Jenna Elfman, 1971
Actors · September 30, 1971
Jenna Elfman
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Jenna Elfman is 54 years old, born September 30, 1971 in United States · Libra.
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About
Jenna Elfman became a household name playing the free-spirited Dharma on ABC's *Dharma & Greg*, a role that earned her a Golden Globe in 1999 and three Emmy nominations. Born Jennifer Mary Butala on September 30, 1971, in the US, she pivoted from that sitcom anchor to film work and prestige TV—appearing in *Grosse Pointe Blank* and later *Fear the Walking Dead*. A Libra, Elfman built a career spanning comedy, drama, and horror across three decades.
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Biography
Jenna Elfman became a household name playing the free-spirited Dharma on ABC's *Dharma & Greg* (1997–2002), a role that earned her a Golden Globe for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy in 1999 and three Primetime Emmy nominations. Born Jennifer Mary Butala on September 30, 1971, in the US, she made her film debut in *Grosse Pointe Blank* (1997) and followed with ensemble and lead roles in *Krippendorf's Tribe*, *Dr. Dolittle*, *EDtv*, *Keeping the Faith*, *Town & Country*, and *Looney Tunes: Back in Action*. Beyond her breakout sitcom, Elfman headlined other television comedies including *Courting Alex*, *Accidentally on Purpose*, *1600 Penn*, *Growing Up Fisher*, and *Imaginary Mary*, demonstrating range across tone and format. She expanded into drama with a recurring role in the FX legal series *Damages* in 2012 and became a series regular on AMC's horror drama *Fear the Walking Dead* from 2018 to 2023, showing her ability to hold weight in darker material. As an actor, she performs live on set, records dialogue, and collaborates with directors and ensemble casts across multiple genres. A Libra born in autumn 1971, Elfman carries the life-path number 3, often associated with creative expression and communication—traits evident in her consistent work across comedy, drama, and ensemble storytelling.
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Trivia
- Born with the legal name Jennifer Mary Butala before adopting the stage name Elfman.
- Won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy in 1999 for her role on *Dharma & Greg*.
- Received three Primetime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, all for *Dharma & Greg*.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Jenna Elfman gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
- RockyRabbit · 1999
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Pop SmokeRabbit · 1999
- Rob KardashianRabbit · 1987
CHALLENGING
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
- PinkPantheress
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Frequently asked
- How old is Jenna Elfman?
- Jenna Elfman is 54 years old (born September 30, 1971).
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- Jenna Elfman was born on September 30, 1971.
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- Jenna Elfman is a Libra, born September 30, 1971.
- What is Jenna Elfman's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Jenna Elfman was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Jenna Elfman from?
- Jenna Elfman is from United States.
- What does Jenna Elfman do?
- Jenna Elfman is a actor.
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