ELLIE Kemper is well known for her Netflix show Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, which saw her become an international star.

But did you know that the 41-year-old actress actually started her comedy career in The Office.

When was Ellie Kemper on The Office?

Ellie's first taste of fame came when she starred as Erin Hannon in the NBC series The Office.

She played the office receptionist for the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin.

Erin got the job after Pam Beesly quit to go work for the Michael Scott Paper Company.

Erin's first name is actually Kelly, but as there is already a Kelly in the workplace, she is known by her middle name Erin. 

Her character is loved for her naivety as well as being fun-loving - with Dwight and Andy both admitting to being attracted to her.

Her closest equivalent in the British version of the series would be Mel the receptionist, who appears briefly in The Christmas specials, as Dawn Tinsley's replacement.

Why did Ellie Kemper leave the office?

Ellie's character Erin joined The Office in 2009 for season five.

She remained on the show until it ended in 2013.

In 2020 Ellie participated in a virtual reunion of The Office.

What else has Ellie Kemper starred in?

As mentioned Ellie is known for playing the title role in the hit Netflix comedy series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.

In the movies she is known for starring in Bridesmaids (2011) and 21 Jump Street (2012).

Ellie also served as a temporary co-host on NBC's morning news program the Today show in 2015.

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Ellie is also a writer. Her collection of essays titled My Squirrel Days was published in 2018.

Her work has appeared in Esquire, GQ, The New York Times and other publications.

Ellie has been married to comedian Michael Koman since 2012 and the couple have two children.

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