Acting · San Antonio, Texas, United States · Born December 7, 1976
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.
TVShut Up Evan
2026
as Self - Guest
TV★ 9.0Widow's Bay
2026
as Dale
MovieThe Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show 2025
2025
as Mr. Fir
MovieLost & Found in Cleveland
2025
as Graham Hargreaves
TVStumble
2025
as Augustus ẞlimpfh
TVPluribus
2025
as Larry
TVKing of Drag
2025
TVElsbeth
2024
as Felix Weaver
TVAfter Midnight
2024
as Self
TVConnor Ratliff Presents: The Acting Class
2024
as Self
TVA2Z
2023
as Comedian Panelist
TVSomebody Somewhere
2022
as Joel
TVGhosts
2021
as Jeff
TVAmerican Horror Stories
2021
as Mr. Nevins
MovieFirst One In
2020
as Frazzled Salesman
TVFBI: Most Wanted
2020
as Rudolph Varitek
TVEvil
2019
as Chuck
MovieGreta
2019
as Maitre D' Henri
TVUm, Actually...
2018
as Self - Contestant
MovieSet It Up
2018
as Mexican Restaurant Waiter
MovieThat Thing with the Cat
2017
as Rick
TVNightcap
2016
as Phil
MovieChasing Taste
2016
as Chef Micah
TVCrazy Ex-Girlfriend
2015
as Harry
TVThe Hotwives of Las Vegas
2015
as Antoine Donner
TVDifficult People
2015
as Subway Man
TVImpastor
2015
MovieDo I Sound Gay?
2015
as Self
TVUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
2015
as Tomathy
TVThe McCarthys
2014
as Phillip
TVPlaying House
2014
as Jeff
TVLate Night with Seth Meyers
2014
as Self - Guest
TVBroad City
2014
as Tim
MovieGods Behaving Badly
2013
as First Follower
MovieThe Little Tin Man
2013
as Gregg
MovieGayby
2012
as Showgirls Fan Customer
TVGo On
2012
as Eric the Actor
TVBest Friends Forever
2012
as The Host
TVAmerican Horror Story
2011
as Mr. Whitely
TVDeath Valley
2011
as Security Guard
MovieMorning Glory
2010
as Sam - Channel 9 Producer
TVCommunity
2009
as Glee Club Guy
MovieAdam
2009
as Rom
MovieGhost Town
2008
as Naked Guy Ghost
TV30 Rock
2006
as Hotel Clerk
TVUgly Betty
2006
as Wilheldiva Fan
TVPsych
2006
as Dwayne
TVStarved
2005
as Gay Man
TVLaw & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
as Stan
TVThe View
1997
as Self
TVThe Daily Show
1996
as Self
TVThe Emmy Awards
1949
as Self
Sing!
as Mark
TVThe George Lucas Talk Show: Live
as Self
