Jan, the perpetually peppy receptionist from the Toyota commercials, is played by actress and comedian Laurel Coppock. Here's what you need to know about her.

Most Americans know Jan, whether or not they know her name. The character, a Toyota dealership receptionist, has featured in more than a decade of Toyota's ads, played by actress Laurel Coppock.

Laurel Coppock, who plays Jan, is a comedian and actress who got her start in the improv comedy world. While she's managed to climb her way out of comedy obscurity to become a familiar face on ...