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Jennifer Garner is a Charleston, West Virginia native and a Golden Globe-winning actress for her performance in the highly acclaimed television series Alias. Garner was nominated for three Emmy Awards for her portrayal of a double agent, Sydney Bristow. Her role in Alias has also garnered her three Golden Globe nominations and a Screen Actors Guild nomination. Alias was awarded the People's Choice Award for Best New Drama Series.

Garner originated the role of Elektra Natchios in the hit Twentieth Century Fox / Regency Enterprises movie Daredevil based on the Marvel comic. Garner co-starred opposite Ben Affleck in the film, which also featured Colin Farrell, Michael Clarke Duncan and Jon Favreau.

Last year, Garner starred in Revolution Studios' smash hit 13 Going On 30, co-starring Mark Ruffalo, in which she portrayed Jenna Rink, a 13 year old who finds herself trapped in the body of a 30 year old executive.

Garner had a featured role opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in Catch Me If You Can, directed by Steven Spielberg. Previously, Garner appeared in Pearl Harbor, with Ben Affleck and Josh Hartnett, and in the Twentieth Century Fox comedy Dude, Where's My Car? Her additional feature film credits include Mr. Magoo, Deconstructing Harry, 1999 and Washington Square.

Garner's television credits include a series regular role on both the Jennifer Love Hewitt drama Time of Your Life and Significant Others as well as a recurring role on Felicity. She has guest starred on Spin City and Law and Order, and has been featured in the television films Rose Hill, Dead Man's Walk, Zoya and Harvest Fire.

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