Ellie Kemper enjoys job as ‘The Office’ receptionist

From STLtoday.com:

[Ellie] Kemper, 29, was hired last season to fill in for a few episodes as the receptionist on “The Office.” Producers were charmed and in June asked Kemper to become a regular on the NBC comedy. Since September, she’s been answering the phone at the Dunder Mifflin paper company and playing an increasingly large role in “Office” story lines.

Critics are noticing. Variety named her one of its “10 comics to watch.” Alan Sepinwall of the Newark Star-Ledger praised the “infectious joy and sweetness” she has brought to the show. Others have called her fresh, adorable and “appealingly goofy.”

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5 comments

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   1. Mark  Mon. Dec. 14, 2009 | 1:52pm

   I always worry when they add new characters, but every time the writers and actors prove me wrong. She is a gem to watch, as well as Ed Helms.

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   2. Greg  Mon. Dec. 14, 2009 | 1:54pm

   Wow, some people on that site are really taking issue
   with the fact that she comes from a well off family.
   It’s sad that they don’t recognize that she is beautiful, funny, and rich…the perfect storm.

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   3. Tim  Mon. Dec. 14, 2009 | 2:53pm

   I love Erin! And from her increasing “face time” before the camera, it’s obvious that the writers do as well. If I were one of the other supporting cast who had been there for years, I might be a little jealous.

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   4. Sarah Allen  Mon. Dec. 14, 2009 | 3:59pm

   Both Erin and Andy do a great job! Can’t wait for them to get together. And I’m still waiting for Holly to come back…

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   5. Chris  Tue. Dec. 15, 2009 | 1:53pm

   Ellie was/is a fantastic addition to the “Office” family. Her presence causes me to smile (this was particularly the case in “Secret Santa”, as her announcement to the office employees caused me to laugh uncontrollably) and I look forward to seeing more of her in the coming episodes (and seasons)!

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