Pamela Morgan "Pam" Halpert née Beesly (born March 25, 1979) is a
fictional character on the U.S.
television sitcom The Office, played by
Jenna Fischer. Her counterpart in the original UK series of
The Office is
Dawn Tinsley. Her character is initially the receptionist at the paper distribution company
Dunder Mifflin, before becoming a saleswoman and eventually office administrator until her termination in the
series finale. Her character is shy, growing assertive but amiable, and artistically inclined, and shares romantic interest with
Jim Halpert, whom she begins dating in the fourth season and marries and starts a family with as the series continues. Pam's kindness and compassion means she is well liked among her workmates and develops strong relations with several of the office workers as the season progresses.