Kate Berlant
Born: 1987-07-16 in Los Angeles, California, USA
Known For: Acting
Biography
Kate Berlant (born July 16, 1987) is an American stand-up comedian, actress, and writer. She attended The Archer School for Girls in West Los Angeles and attended New York University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in performance studies. She is known for her comedy specials, including Would It Kill You to Laugh? (2022) and her role as Deena Michaels in the 2025 film Maddie's Secret, both starring alongside longtime collaborator John Early. Kate is currently in a relationship with MUNA band member Naomi McPherson.
Filmography
2027
- Naughty
- The Saviors as Cleo
- Wishful Thinking as Tilly
- Babies as Eliza
2026
- The Breadwinner as Angela Ashford
- Strip Law as (voice)
- The Terrors of Jordan Mendoza as Riley
- I Love Boosters as Mall Manager on P.A. (voice)
- The Moment as Molly
- Kate Berlant: Parmesan as Self
- Plantman & Blondie: A Dress Up Gang Film as Kate
- She Keeps Me Young as Ghosting Lecturer
- Maddie's Secret as Deena
2025
- All's Fair as Devin Samartino
- Good Hang with Amy Poehler as Self
- Long Story Short as (voice)
2024
- Nobody Wants This as Rabbi Cami
- Doctor Odyssey as Agnes Simkin
- Dinner Time Live with David Chang as Self
- Fantasmas as Theme Park Madame Victorious
- Laid as Janelle
2023
- Very Important People as Barbara
- Dream Scenario as Mary
- First Time Female Director as Clara Ann / Terry Ann
2022
- The Bear as Georgie
- Don't Worry Darling as Peg
- A League of Their Own as Shirley Cohen
- Kate Berlant: Cinnamon in the Wind as Self
- Would It Kill You to Laugh? Starring Kate Berlant + John Early as Kate Berlant
2021
- Loki as Ren Faire Woman
2020
- Solar Opposites as Paula (voice)
- Close Enough as River Lake (voice)
- Space Force as Sal Scarapiducci Jr. (voice)
- Indebted as Maggie
- The Dress Up Gang as Kate
- Girl Callin'
2019
- Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood as Bruin Box Office Girl
- The Other Two as Pitzi Pyle
- Runnin'
- Frankenstein's Monster's Monster, Frankenstein as Monica Fulton / Miss Machbeth
- After Class as Jackie Cohn
- Jenny Lewis' On The Line Online as Self
- Rachel as Rachel
2018
- Summer Camp Island as Striped Horse (voice)
- Alone Together as Jess
- Sorry to Bother You as Diana DeBauchery
- The Shivering Truth as (voice)
- Taskmaster as Self
- Human Kind Of as Cory (voice)
- The Pianist
- Duck Butter as Kathy
- Little Bitches as Liz
- Happy Anniversary as Lindsay
2017
- Ghosted as Linda
- Danger & Eggs as Rhonda the Realtor / Teen Girl (voice)
- 555 as Mom
- Buster's Mal Heart as Phone Sex Operator (voice)
- I Love You Both as Ivy
- Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job! Awesome 10 Year Anniversary Version, Great Job? as Linda
- Clarence’s Stormy Sleepover as Ms. Julip (voice)
- Snowy Bing Bongs Across the North Star Combat Zone as Belinda
2016
- The Good Place as Esmeralda
- Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ as Morningstar
- Easy as Lauren
- Search Party as Nia
- Animals. as Sapphire
- Netflix Presents: The Characters
- Our Fascinating Planet
- Dean as Naomi
- Reggie Watts: Spatial as Self
2015
- Life in Pieces as Eliza
- Dinner Party
- Shopping
2014
- Late Night with Seth Meyers as Self - Comedian
- BoJack Horseman as Stage Manager / Human Patron (voice)
- Clarence as Ms. Julip (voice)
- Transparent as Ronit
- Santa Monica as Woman
- Dan Klein: This Is Comedy
- The Greggs as Shelley
2012
- Family Dinner as Mom
2011
- Bob's Burgers as Shampooer (voice)
2009
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as Self - Guest
- Archer as FBI Agent (voice)
2005
- American Dad! as HG Member (voice)
2003
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! as Self - Guest