Jeff Hiller
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 7, 1976 (age 49)
- Birthplace
- San Antonio, Texas, United States
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.
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Filmography
Sing!
Movie · as Mark
The George Lucas Talk Show: Live
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: The Getaway
Movie · as First Class Flight Attendant (voice)
Widow's Bay
TV · as Dale · 7 eps
Shut Up Evan
TV · as Self - Guest · 1 ep
Eternally Yours
TV · as Aldrict · 1 ep
Lost & Found in Cleveland
Movie · as Graham Hargreaves
The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show 2025
Movie · as Mr. Fir
King of Drag
TV · 1 ep
Pluribus
TV · as Larry · 1 ep
Stumble
TV · as Augustus ẞlimpfh · 3 eps
After Midnight
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Elsbeth
TV · as Felix Weaver · 1 ep
Connor Ratliff Presents: The Acting Class
TV · as Self · 1 ep
A2Z
TV · as Comedian Panelist · 1 ep
Somebody Somewhere
TV · as Joel · 21 eps
American Horror Stories
TV · as Mr. Nevins · 1 ep
Ghosts
TV · as Jeff · 1 ep
First One In
Movie · as Frazzled Salesman
FBI: Most Wanted
TV · as Rudolph Varitek · 1 ep
Greta
Movie · as Maitre D' Henri
Evil
TV · as Chuck · 1 ep
Set It Up
Movie · as Mexican Restaurant Waiter
Um, Actually...
TV · as Self - Contestant · 1 ep
That Thing with the Cat
Movie · as Rick
Chasing Taste
Movie · as Chef Micah
Nightcap
TV · as Phil · 20 eps
Do I Sound Gay?
Movie · as Self
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
TV · as Harry · 1 ep
Impastor
TV · as Jeffrey · 2 eps
The Hotwives of Las Vegas
TV · as Antoine Donner · 1 ep
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
TV · as Tomathy, Tomothy · 1 ep
Difficult People
TV · as Subway Man · 1 ep
The McCarthys
TV · as Phillip · 1 ep
Broad City
TV · as Tim · 1 ep
Playing House
TV · as Jeff · 3 eps
Late Night with Seth Meyers
TV · as Self - Guest · 2 eps
Gods Behaving Badly
Movie · as First Follower
The Little Tin Man
Movie · as Gregg
Gayby
Movie · as Showgirls Fan Customer
Best Friends Forever
TV · as The Host · 1 ep
Go On
TV · as Eric the Actor · 1 ep
American Horror Story
TV · as Mr. Whitely · 8 eps
Death Valley
TV · as Security Guard · 1 ep
NTSF:SD:SUV::
TV · as Don · 1 ep
Morning Glory
Movie · as Sam - Channel 9 Producer
Adam
Movie · as Rom
Community
TV · as Glee Club Guy · 1 ep
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
TV · as Self - Guest · 1 ep
Ghost Town
Movie · as Naked Guy Ghost
Psych
TV · as Dwayne · 1 ep
30 Rock
TV · as Hotel Clerk, Stewart · 1 ep
Ugly Betty
TV · as Wilheldiva Fan · 1 ep
Creative Arts Emmy Awards
TV · as Self - Presenter · 1 ep
Starved
TV · as Gay Man · 1 ep
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
TV · as Stan · 2 eps
The View
TV · as Self · 1 ep
The Daily Show
TV · as Self - Guest · 2 eps
The Emmy Awards
TV · as Self · 1 ep