Jeff Hiller
Acting • Born 1976-12-07
Biography
Jeff Hiller is an American actor and comedian, best known for his portrayal of Joel on Somebody Somewhere. He is also known for his role as Mr. Whitely in American Horror Story: NYC. Hiller grew up in San Antonio, Texas, and graduated from Texas Lutheran University in 1998. Hiller started performing improv comedy with the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in 2001 where he was part of the improv teams People People, The Scam, Creep, Rumpleteaser and Police Chief Rumble. He taught improv comedy for a decade. Hiller has appeared in various television series, including Guiding Light, Ugly Betty, 30 Rock, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Psych, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and Community. Hiller appeared in the films Morning Glory and Ghost Town. Hiller was well-received for his performance as John Quincy Adams in the hit rock musical Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson. In 2018, Hiller replaced Drew Droege's solo show Bright Colors and Bold Patterns off-Broadway and it was directed by Michael Urie. From 2022-2024, Hiller played Joel in Bridget Everett’s Peabody Award-winning series Somebody Somewhere. In 2025 revival of Urinetown, Hiller played the role of Mr. McQueen.
Filmography
53 credits
First One In
Movie • 2020
Frazzled Salesman
Gods Behaving Badly
Movie • 2013
First Follower
That Thing with the Cat
Movie • 2017
Rick
Chasing Taste
Movie • 2016
Chef Micah
Morning Glory
Movie • 2010
Sam - Channel 9 Producer
Sing!
Movie
Mark
The Little Tin Man
Movie • 2013
Gregg
Lost & Found in Cleveland
Movie • 2025
Graham Hargreaves
Ghost Town
Movie • 2008
Naked Guy Ghost
Do I Sound Gay?
Movie • 2015
Self
Adam
Movie • 2009
Rom
Set It Up
Movie • 2018
Mexican Restaurant Waiter
Greta
Movie • 2019
Maitre D' Henri
Gayby
Movie • 2012
Showgirls Fan Customer
The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show 2025
Movie • 2025
Mr. Fir
Community
TV • 2009
Glee Club Guy
A2Z
TV • 2023
Comedian Panelist
Starved
TV • 2005
Gay Man
The McCarthys
TV • 2014
Phillip
Psych
TV • 2006
Dwayne
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
TV • 2001
Stan
Somebody Somewhere
TV • 2022
Joel
30 Rock
TV • 2006
Hotel Clerk
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
TV • 2015
Harry
Nightcap
TV • 2016
Phil
Impastor
TV • 2015
Jeffrey
Impastor
TV • 2015
30 Rock
TV • 2006
Stewart
American Horror Stories
TV • 2021
Mr. Nevins
The Hotwives of Las Vegas
TV • 2015
Antoine Donner
Broad City
TV • 2014
Tim
Evil
TV • 2019
Chuck
Um, Actually...
TV • 2018
Self - Contestant
American Horror Story
TV • 2011
Mr. Whitely
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
TV • 2015
Tomathy
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
TV • 2015
Tomothy
FBI: Most Wanted
TV • 2020
Rudolph Varitek
Death Valley
TV • 2011
Security Guard
Best Friends Forever
TV • 2012
The Host
Go On
TV • 2012
Eric the Actor
Playing House
TV • 2014
Jeff
American Horror Stories
TV • 2021
After Midnight
TV • 2024
Self
Difficult People
TV • 2015
Subway Man
The Daily Show
TV • 1996
Self
King of Drag
TV • 2025
The Emmy Awards
TV • 1949
Self
Ugly Betty
TV • 2006
Wilheldiva Fan
Late Night with Seth Meyers
TV • 2014
Self - Guest
Pluribus
TV • 2025
Larry
Stumble
TV • 2025
Augustus ẞlimpfh
Elsbeth
TV • 2024
Felix Weaver
Ghosts
TV • 2021
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