Jeff Hiller
Born: 1976-12-07 in San Antonio, Texas, United States
Known For: Acting
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
2025
- Pluribus as Larry
- Stumble as Augustus ẞlimpfh
- King of Drag
- Lost & Found in Cleveland as Graham Hargreaves
- The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show 2025 as Mr. Fir
2024
- Elsbeth as Felix Weaver
- After Midnight as Self
2023
- A2Z as Comedian Panelist
2022
- Somebody Somewhere as Joel
2021
- Ghosts as Jeff
- American Horror Stories as Mr. Nevins
2020
- FBI: Most Wanted as Rudolph Varitek
- First One In as Frazzled Salesman
2018
- Um, Actually... as Self - Contestant
- Set It Up as Mexican Restaurant Waiter
2017
- That Thing with the Cat as Rick
2016
- Nightcap as Phil
- Chasing Taste as Chef Micah
2015
- Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt as Tomathy
- Crazy Ex-Girlfriend as Harry
- Difficult People as Subway Man
- Impastor as Jeffrey
- The Hotwives of Las Vegas as Antoine Donner
- Do I Sound Gay? as Self
2014
- Late Night with Seth Meyers as Self - Guest
- Broad City as Tim
- Playing House as Jeff
- The McCarthys as Phillip
2013
- Gods Behaving Badly as First Follower
- The Little Tin Man as Gregg
2012
- Go On as Eric the Actor
- Best Friends Forever as The Host
- Gayby as Showgirls Fan Customer
2011
- American Horror Story as Mr. Whitely
- Death Valley as Security Guard
2010
- Morning Glory as Sam - Channel 9 Producer
2008
- Ghost Town as Naked Guy Ghost
2006
- Psych as Dwayne
- 30 Rock as Hotel Clerk
- Ugly Betty as Wilheldiva Fan
2005
- Starved as Gay Man
2001
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent as Stan
1997
- The View as Self
1996
- The Daily Show as Self
1949
- The Emmy Awards as Self