Jenica Bergere
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American actress
Born
(1974-07-04) July 4, 1974 (age 51)
Jenica Angell Berger
(1974-07-04) July 4, 1974 (age 51)
OccupationActress
Yearsactive1995–present
Jenica Bergere | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jenica Angell Berger (1974-07-04) July 4, 1974 (age 51) |
| Education | Palm Desert Middle School Palm Desert High School |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Known for | Men Behaving Badly |
| Spouse(s) | Josh Jackson (m. circa 2000)[1][2] |
| Children | 3 |
Jenica Angell Berger[3][4] (born July 4, 1974),[5] known professionally as Jenica Bergere, is an American actress known for her roles in Men Behaving Badly,[3][6][1] Trophy Wife, Bosch, The Drew Carey Show, The Faculty, and others.[7][8][9] Bergere has also appeared in the films Safety Not Guaranteed, And Then There Was Eve, Psycho Beach Party, and others.[10][11]
Born exactly two years before the nation's bicentennial,[5][6] Bergere was the first-born child of Helen H. (née Caldwell[12]) and jazz drummer John Angell Berger,[13] aka John Bergere.[3] She attended Palm Desert Middle School[14] and Palm Desert High,[3][15] (class of 1992),[16] where she studied theater with Sherry Wollenberg,[5] and, in November 1991, appeared in a production of Arthur Miller's The Crucible, as Mercy Lewis.[16]
Personal life
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | White Lipstick | Toni Gillette | |
| 1999 | Splendor | Model #1 | |
| 1999 | Love Happens | Amy | |
| 2000 | Psycho Beach Party | Cookie | |
| 2000 | Dancing in September | Writer One | |
| 2001 | Rat Race | Hotel Clerk | |
| 2001 | I Shaved My Legs for This | Blythe | |
| 2005 | Yours, Mine & Ours | Claudia | |
| 2006 | Forgiving the Franklins | Christian Parent's Association Woman | |
| 2007 | If I Had Known I Was a Genius | Bitchy Young Woman | |
| 2007 | Live! | Southern Accent Pitcher | |
| 2008 | Superhero Movie | "Mr. Landers!" | |
| 2010 | Barry Munday | Janice (Midwife) | |
| 2011 | Balls to the Wall | Candy Lane | |
| 2011 | Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer | Rocky's Mom | |
| 2011 | Coming & Going | Mrs. Jensen | |
| 2012 | Safety Not Guaranteed | Liz | |
| 2012 | The Babymakers | Officer Kanani | |
| 2012 | Knife Fight | Molly | |
| 2012 | Least Among Saints | Jeremy's Mom | |
| 2012 | Love or Whatever | Melissa | |
| 2012 | Chasing Mavericks | Zeuf | |
| 2012 | The Motel Life | Polly Flynn | |
| 2012 | Shadow Witness | Nancy Hodel | |
| 2013 | A Single Shot | Colette | |
| 2013 | Screwed | Meredith | |
| 2014 | Supremacy | Gerardi | |
| 2014 | All Stars | Jenica Harmon | |
| 2015 | Come Simi | Jenica | |
| 2016 | Losing in Love | Sandy | |
| 2016 | Tattoo You | Tammy | |
| 2016 | Love Is All You Need? | Karen Curtis | |
| 2016 | Mr. Church | Nurse | |
| 2017 | Swing State | Sheila Browning | |
| 2017 | Quality Problems | Paula | |
| 2017 | And Then There Was Eve | Robyn | |
| 2017 | This Is Meg | Ruby | |
| 2018 | Gloria Bell | Laughing Instructor | |
| 2018 | Good Girls Get High | Linda | |
| 2018 | Ralph Breaks the Internet | Additional voices | |
| 2021 | The Starling | Pastor Veronica |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | The Faculty | Television film | |
| 1996 | The Faculty | Amanda Duvall | 13 episodes |
| 1996–1997 | Ink | Donna French | 22 episodes |
| 1997 | The Larry Sanders Show | Jessica | Episode: "Pain Equals Funny" |
| 1997 | Men Behaving Badly | Katie | 12 episodes |
| 1998 | Caroline in the City | Kristin | Episode: "Caroline and the Quiz Show" |
| 1998 | Seinfeld | Leslie | Episode: "The Puerto Rican Day" |
| 1998 | Conrad Bloom | Nina Bloom | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 1998 | Malcolm & Eddie | Natalie | Episode: "Silenced Partner" |
| 1998–1999 | The Drew Carey Show | Sharon Bridges | 12 episodes |
| 1999 | Road Rage | Nina | Television film |
| 2000 | The Expendables | Sue | |
| 2000 | Felicity | Patty | Episode: "A Good Egg" |
| 2001 | Ally McBeal | Jessica Pipp | Episode: "Mr. Bo" |
| 2001 | Stranger Inside | Teresa | Television film |
| 2001 | Nikki | Beth | 3 episodes |
| 2001 | On the Edge | Sally | Television film |
| 2002 | Becker | Connie | Episode: "Talking Points" |
| 2002 | They Shoot Divas, Don't They? | Maggie | Television film |
| 2002 | 3-South | Various | Episode: "The Freshmen" |
| 2002 | The King of Queens | Elly | Episode: "Connect Four" |
| 2002 | Touched by an Angel | Hannah | Episode: "Remembering Me: Part 2" |
| 2004 | Medical Investigation | Renee | Episode: "Coming Home" |
| 2005 | Inconceivable | Anita | Episode: "To Surrogate, with Love" |
| 2005 | Crazy | Jessica | Television film |
| 2006 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Concierge | Episode: "Poppin' Tags" |
| 2006 | Windfall | Judy | Episode: "Truth Be Told" |
| 2007 | Without a Trace | Roxi | Episode: "Where and Why" |
| 2007 | Union Jackass | Elizabeth | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2009 | Dollhouse | Jessie | Episode: "Echoes" |
| 2009 | Wizards of Waverly Place | Mother Nature | Episode: "Don't Rain on Justin's Parade - Earth" |
| 2009 | Raising the Bar | Lead Hockey Mom | Episode: "Hair Apparent" |
| 2009 | Saving Grace | Mary Jones | Episode: "Popcorn" |
| 2009, 2011 | Modern Family | Janet / Soccer Mom | Episodes: "Pilot"; "Phil on Wire" |
| 2010 | Bones | Officer Becky Conway | Episode: "The Death of the Queen Bee" |
| 2011 | Friends with Benefits | Mary Resnick | Episode: "The Benefit of the Mute Button" |
| 2013 | The Mentalist | Holly Preston | Episode: "The Red Barn" |
| 2013 | You and Your Fucking Coffee | Karen | Episode: "Houseguest" |
| 2013–2014 | Trophy Wife | Helene | 4 episodes |
| 2015 | Bosch | Sheila Delacroix | |
| 2015–2016 | Shameless | Lisa | 6 episodes |
| 2016 | Teachers | Rita | Episode: "Sex Ed" |
| 2018 | Alexa & Katie | Coach Winters | 3 episodes |
| 2019 | Grey's Anatomy | Dr. Kimberly Thompson | Episode: "I Walk The Line" |
| 2019 | 9-1-1 | Nina | Episode: "Ocean's 9-1-1" |
| 2019 | The Conners | Officer Sharpe | Episode: "Lanford, Toilet of Sin" |
| 2021 | Calls | Mom | Episode: "Mom" |
| 2021 | Mr. Corman | Doctor's Office Receptionist | Episode: "Don't Panic" |
| 2021 | Immoral Compass | Karen | Episode: "Part 5: Hypocrisy" |
| 2026 | High Potential | Leona Meyers | Episode: "The Faust and the Furious" |
References
- 1 2 3 "Her Boyfriend Keeps Supper On the Table". New York Daily News Vue. October 26, 1997. p. 5. Retrieved February 11, 2026. "'Men Behaving Badly' leading lady Jenica Bergere (l.) has a long haul from the San Fernando Valley, where she tapes the sitcom, to the beach, where she lives with boyfriend Josh Jackson. But at least she doesn't have to worry about preparing dinner when she gets home. 'I'm a terrible cook, and have no desire to learn,' she says. 'Josh does all the cooking. He is an awesome chef. In fact, he's the executive chef of Pentola's restaurant in Santa Monica."
- 1 2 "About Great Taste Catering and Home Delivery: Chef Josh Jackson; Great Taste Catering and the Pivot to Home Delivery; When He's Not Cooking". Great Taste Catering. Retrieved February 11, 2026. "Josh developed his skill in kitchens all over Los Angeles, culminating as Executive Chef at Pentola Taverna and then owning and operating Meditrina Cafe on Abbot Kinney with Mary Vernieu (Primitivo Wine Bistro). [...] Great Taste Catering had several events lined up for March and the following events that were suddenly canceled due to the outbreak of COVID-19. Josh's wife suggested that he consider a meal delivery service during these uncertain times, for families, friends, and the community. It immediately caught on. With over 100 orders being placed each week, prepared in a commercial grade “A” kitchen, Josh has been able to keep 8 of his employees working during this unprecedented moment. [...] Additionally, after the deliveries on Saturday go out, Josh and the team deliver extra meals to people in the community who are in need. Josh was born and raised in Santa Monica and currently resides in Culver City. When he isn't in the kitchen, you can find Josh spending time with his three daughters and wife of 23 years, and their two dogs—also girls. He is outnumbered by the ladies in his house and he wouldn't have it any other way."
- 1 2 3 4 Fessier, Bruce (July 22, 1997). "Local man joins Garth in massive show; Final Bars". The Desert Sun. p. D1. Retrieved February 11, 2026. "Two popular jazz musicians died here Saturday, and will be remembered soon with musical celebrations. John Bergere played drums for such jazz legends as Charlie Parker, Dizzie Gillespie and Charlie Barnet, but he's also known as the father of comic actress Jenica Bergere, the PD High School grad who joins 'Men Behaving Badly' this fall. [...] A musical memorial will be held for him at 2 p.m. Aug. 2 at Eisenhower Medical Center's Annenberg Center, where he was a respiratory care practitioner before cancer forced him into the City of Hope. Old pals Conte Candoll and Buddy Arnold are expected to attend"
- ↑ Opinions: Focus Letter – John Berger, still touched by memorial". The Desert Sun. p. 11. Retrieved February 11, 2026. "John Angell Berger died July 19, 1997, at the Eisenhower Medical Center. His passing was the greatest sorrow of my life. His life was so very loving and caring to all who experienced him - his fellow workers in the cardiopulmonary department, the patients, the physicians, and all areas of service up to administration. ay There was an eternally memorable memorial service, which was a happening on Aug. 2, 1997, 7, in the Coachella Valley.
They all shared their hearts with our children, Jolie and Dana Caldwel Ker and Jenica Angell Berger, and our dearest of friends by opening up the Annenberg Center to 'John's Music' and to all people who loved John. The music, the sharing and the incredible kindness has touched our lives forever. I am so very grateful.
HELENE BERGER"
Rancho Mirage. - 1 2 3 Fessier, Bruce (July 1, 2012). "Bergere on film". The Desert Sun. pp. E1, 3. Retrieved February 11, 2026. "Jenica Bergere is hoping the Fourth will represent financial independence day. The Palm Desert High School graduate turns 38 on July 4 and her film career is suddenly exploding. [...] Bergere, who studied theater with former Palm Desert High School instructor Sherry Wollenberg, burst into television at age 21 with a role in the 1995 TV movie 'The Faculty' starring Meredith Baxter. That led to a recurring role in the series of the same name. She also landed a recurring role that year in the sitcom 'Ink' starring Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen. In 1997, she was cast in a featured role in 'Men Behaving Badly' with Rob Schneider. In 1998-99, she played Sharon Bridges in "The Drew Carey Show.' In between TV appearances, she did stand-up comedy. But, after a decade in which she started a family and made guest appearances on shows such as 'Felicity,' 'Ally McBeal,' 'Saving Grace' and 'Bones,' Bergere made a career change that is now paying off in volumes."
- 1 2 "Celebrities: Today's Birthdays". Connecticut Post. July 4, 1998. p. B6. Retrieved February 11, 2026. "Conductor Mitch Miller is 87. TV personality Virginia Graham is 86. [...] Tennis player Pam Shriver is 36. Rock musician Matt Malley (Counting Crows) is 35. Actress Jenica Bergere ("Men Behaving Badly") is 24."
- ↑ Dalton, Mary M.; Linder, Laura R. (2008). Teacher TV: Sixty Years of Teachers on Television. Peter Lang. ISBN 978-0-8204-9715-0.
- ↑ SPS (Sitcom Preservation Society) (2021-04-11). Seinfeld Ultimate Episode Guide. Praetorian Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4944-0595-3.
- ↑ O'Connor, John J. (1996-11-11). "A Sitcom Family Confronts Marijuana". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-09-27.
- ↑ Holden, Stephen (2012-06-07). "Looking for Themselves in Fading Dreams From the Past and Present". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-09-27.
- ↑ Holden, Stephen (2000-08-04). "FILM REVIEW; A Play That Long Wanted to Be a Movie". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-09-27.
- ↑ "Ceremony Unites Pair". Valley News. October 28, 1973. p. 23C. Retrieved February 11, 2026. "John Angell Berger claimed Helene H. Caldwell, daughter of Mrs. Ethel Herzberg of West Hollywood, as his bride in out door ceremonies in Sunland. [...] She attended UCLA classes and beauty school and John studied at San Francisco State College and Mission Hills Medical Assistants Training School. He is an inhalation therapist at Pacoima Lutheran Hospital and his bride is a counselor at Golden State Mental Health Center in Lake View Terrace. They will make their home in Pacoima."
- ↑ "Obituaries: John Angell Berger, 71". The Desert Sun. July 23, 1997. p. B2. Retrieved February 11, 2026. "He was a professional jazz drummer, a respiratory care practitioner, a departhead at Panorama Community Hospital and a supervisor at Eisenhower Medical Center for 11 years. [...] Survivors include his wife, Helene Berger of Palm Desert; two daughters, Jenica Angell Berger of Los Angeles and Jolie Dana Caldwell Ker of Chatsworth."
- ↑ Wormington, Carrie; Lucas, Chantelle (November 11, 1987). "Happenings at PDMS". Palm Desert Post. p. A-8. "PDMS is putting on a play called, 'Pure as the Driven Snow.' This play will be directed by theatre teacher, Mrs. Pipitone. The cast will be: Purity, Diana Hammon; Leander, Brad Wade; Mortimer, Ryan Hoover; [..] Also Faith, April Skeen; Letty, Stacy Messer; Nellie Morris, Jenica Berger;"
- ↑ McDevitt, Martha Lynn (May 8, 1990). "Palm Desert High School: Teens cruise to San Diego for enrichment". The Desert Sun. p. A5. Retrieved February 11, 2026. "In the Open Division, a group of Palm Desert students received first for their routine choreographed by member Jenica Berger."
- 1 2 Wallage, Michelle (November 26, 1991). "Palm Desert High School". The Desert Sun. p. A4. Retrieved February 11, 2026. "The Palm Desert High School drama department will perform 'The Crucible' at the Annenberg Theater Friday and Saturday. [...] The cast has been making every effort possible at rehearsals for this play about the Salem witch hunts, to be perfect under the supreme rule of director Sherry Wollenberg and assistant directors Sharon Glancz and Lisa Charleboix. Some other parts will be portrayed by Todd Hoffman : as 'Giles Croey,' Charlie Barrett as 'Rev. Hale,' Ivan Rivas as 'Judge Danforth' and Jenica Berger as 'Mercy.'"
- ↑ Fessier, Bruce (November 17, 2015). "Film and music move on after Paris attack". The Desert Sun. p. A11. Retrieved February 11, 2026. "Bergere, 41, of Venice Beach, had put her acting career on the back burner to care for her mother, who suffered from dementia, and raise her young daughter with her husband, Josh Jackson."
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