Jeff Hiller
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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Movies (16)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: The Getaway
2026 · First Class Flight Attendant (voice)
The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show 2025
2025 · Mr. Fir
Lost & Found in Cleveland
2025 · Graham Hargreaves
First One In
2020 · Frazzled Salesman
La viuda
2019 · Maitre D' Henri
Set It Up: El plan imperfecto
2018 · Mexican Restaurant Waiter
That Thing with the Cat
2017 · Rick
Chasing Taste
2016 · Chef Micah
Do I Sound Gay?
2015 · Self
Gods Behaving Badly
2013 · First Follower
The Little Tin Man
2013 · Gregg
Gayby
2012 · Showgirls Fan Customer
Un despertar glorioso
2010 · Sam - Channel 9 Producer
Adam
2009 · Rom
Un fantasma fastidioso
2008 · Naked Guy Ghost
Sing!
· Mark, Writer
TV shows (42)
Eternally Yours
2026 · Aldrict
Shut Up Evan
2026 · Self - Guest
Widow's Bay
2026 · Dale
Stumble
2025 · Augustus ẞlimpfh
Pluribus
2025 · Larry
King of Drag
2025
Elsbeth
2024 · Felix Weaver
After Midnight
2024 · Self
Connor Ratliff Presents: The Acting Class
2024 · Self
A2Z
2023 · Comedian Panelist
Alguien en Algún Lugar
2022 · Joel
Fantasmas
2021 · Jeff
American Horror Stories
2021 · Mr. Nevins
FBI: Los más buscados
2020 · Rudolph Varitek
Maligno
2019 · Chuck
Um, Actually...
2018 · Self - Contestant
Nightcap
2016 · Phil
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
2015 · Harry
The Hotwives of Las Vegas
2015 · Antoine Donner
Difficult People
2015 · Subway Man
Impastor
2015 · Jeffrey
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
2015 · Tomathy, Tomothy
The McCarthys
2014 · Phillip
Playing House
2014 · Jeff
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014 · Self - Guest
Broad City
2014 · Tim
Go On
2012 · Eric the Actor
Best Friends Forever
2012 · The Host
American Horror Story
2011 · Mr. Whitely
Death Valley
2011 · Security Guard
NTSF:SD:SUV::
2011 · Don
Community
2009 · Glee Club Guy
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009 · Self - Guest
30 Rock
2006 · Hotel Clerk, Stewart
Betty, Mi fea bella
2006 · Wilheldiva Fan
Psych
2006 · Dwayne
Starved
2005 · Gay Man
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001 · Stan
The View
1997 · Self
The Daily Show
1996 · Self - Guest
The Emmy Awards
1949 · Self
The George Lucas Talk Show: Live
· Self