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Jenna Elfman (Jennifer Mary Butala) was born on 30 September, 1971 in Los Angeles, California, U.S., is an American actress and producer. Discover Jenna Elfman's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 52 years old?

Popular As Jennifer Mary Butala
Occupation Actress, producer
Age 52 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 30 September, 1971
Birthday 30 September
Birthplace Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Jenna Elfman Height, Weight & Measurements

At 52 years old, Jenna Elfman height is 1.78 m .

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Height 1.78 m
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Who Is Jenna Elfman's Husband?

Her husband is Bodhi Elfman (m. 1995)

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Husband Bodhi Elfman (m. 1995)
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Children 2

Jenna Elfman Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jenna Elfman worth at the age of 52 years old? Jenna Elfman’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United States. We have estimated Jenna Elfman's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income Actress

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Timeline

1958

Her paternal uncle is Tony Butala, lead singer of the American vocal trio The Lettermen since 1958.

She is of Croatian ancestry on her father's side and was raised Roman Catholic.

Elfman attended high school at St. Genevieve High School in the San Fernando Valley for a year, before eventually graduating at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts; she then attended college at California State University, Northridge (CSUN).

She trained in ballet from age five, but later gave it up when a tendon separated from bone.

She studied at the Westside School of Ballet, receiving a full scholarship.

1971

Jennifer Mary Elfman (née Butala, born September 30, 1971) is an American actress.

1990

Elfman began her professional career as a dancer, appearing in music videos for Depeche Mode ("Halo", 1990), Anthrax ("Black Lodge", 1993), and Chris Isaak ("Somebody's Crying", 1995), and touring with the rock band ZZ Top on their 1994 tour as a "Legs Girl".

1993

After appearing in television commercials, Elfman co-starred in the made-for-television movie Double Deception (1993) and guest-starred on Roseanne, NYPD Blue, Almost Perfect and Murder One.

1996

In 1996, she was cast as a lead character alongside Molly Ringwald and Lauren Graham in the short-lived ABC sitcom Townies.

The series was cancelled after one season and 15 episodes.

The following year, she made her big screen debut appearing in the black comedy film, Grosse Pointe Blank.

1997

She is best known for her leading role as Dharma on the ABC sitcom Dharma & Greg (1997–2002), for which she received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy in 1999, and three nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.

After making her film debut in Grosse Pointe Blank (1997), she has appeared in Krippendorf's Tribe (1998), Dr. Dolittle (1998), EDtv (1999), Keeping the Faith (2000), Town & Country (2001), Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003), Clifford's Really Big Movie (2004), and Big Stone Gap (2014).

In 1997, Elfman was cast in the ABC comedy series Dharma & Greg playing the leading role of Dharma Freedom Finkelstein Montgomery.

She received positive reviews from critics for her breakthrough performance.

1998

Elfman also received TCA Award for Individual Achievement in Comedy nomination in 1998, as well as three Satellite Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy nominations.

In 1998, she starred alongside Richard Dreyfuss in the comedy film Krippendorf's Tribe.

The film received generally negative reviews from critics.

The film received mixed-to-positive reviews, with some criticizing its similarity to The Truman Show (1998), but was a box office flop, grossing only $35.2 million compared to its $80 million production budget.

The following year, she starred in the romantic comedy film Keeping the Faith opposite Ben Stiller and Edward Norton (who also directed).

The film received generally positive reviews and grossed $60 million.

Elfman received Satellite Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy nomination for her performance.

Elfman has also done voice-over work in the animated films Dr. Dolittle (1998) and CyberWorld (2000).

1999

She won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy in 1999 for the show's second season, as well as three Primetime Emmy Awards nominations for the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.

In 1999, she starred opposite Matthew McConaughey in the satirical comedy film EDtv.

2001

In 2001, she appeared in the romantic comedy film Town & Country, a $105 million production budget box office bomb.

The film was filmed in 1998, and after 12 release date changes, the film finally made it into theaters on April 27, 2001, nearly three years after filming began.

It received negative reviews from critics.

2002

The show ran for five seasons until its cancellation in 2002.

During her time on Dharma & Greg, Elfman starred in a number of movies.

After Dharma & Greg, Elfman played against the type role as a psychotic woman in the made-for-television thriller film, Obsessed (2002).

She received positive review from Chicago Tribune for her performance.

2003

In 2003, she starred in the live-action/animated comedy film, Looney Tunes: Back in Action.

The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics and was a box-office bomb, grossing $68.5 million worldwide on an $80 million budget.

2005

In 2005, she starred and produced the romantic drama film, Touched.

2006

Elfman has also played leading roles on other television comedies, including Courting Alex (2006), Accidentally on Purpose (2009–2010), 1600 Penn (2012–2013), Growing Up Fisher (2014), and Imaginary Mary (2017).

In 2006, Elfman returned to television with the leading role in the CBS sitcom, Courting Alex.

2012

She also had a recurring role on the FX legal drama Damages in 2012, and has been a series regular on the AMC horror drama series Fear the Walking Dead since 2018.

Elfman was born Jennifer Mary Butala in Los Angeles, California.

She was the youngest of three children born to homemaker Sue Butala (née Grace) and Richard Butala, a Hughes Aircraft executive.