Who is Melora Hardin?

Melora Hardin is a talented American actress, singer, and director with a career spanning over four decades. She is best known for playing the role of Jan Levinson-Gould on the hit television series "The Office," as well as for her roles in "Transparent," "Monk," and "The Bold Type."

However, before her impressive acting career, Hardin got her start in show business as a child actress, and she made her Broadway debut at the age of 13 in the original production of "Annie." Her career skyrocketed from there, with roles in numerous television shows and films throughout the 1980s and 1990s.

In recent years, Hardin has also become a sought-after commercial actor, appearing in a number of national ad campaigns. She has been featured in ads for major brands such as Avvo, Nationwide Insurance, and Carnival Cruise Lines.

One of Hardin's most notable commercial performances was in a Super Bowl ad for the website, Groupon. In the ad, she humorously poked fun at her own career, portraying herself as an overeager actress who will do anything for a role, including appearing in a demeaning whale improv show in Alaska. The ad went viral and helped to cement Hardin's status as a comedic commercial performer.

Hardin's versatility and talent as an actress and performer have made her a beloved figure in Hollywood, and her commercial appearances only add to her multifaceted career.