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I loved the domesticity of my life as a struggling actor. When I wasn't going to auditions, I could do things like cook dishes from scratch and take them to parties or be really thoughtful about birthdays and anniversaries.

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Jenna Fischer
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: March 7
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Regina Marie Fischer
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