
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.
22 TV shows
TV Shows

The Daily Show
Comedy Central

American Horror Story
FX

Late Night with Seth Meyers
NBC

Psych
USA Network

Law & Order: Criminal Intent
NBC

30 Rock
NBC

Ghosts
CBS

Evil
CBS

FBI: Most Wanted
CBS

Community
NBC

The View
ABC

Elsbeth
CBS

Pluribus
Apple TV

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Netflix

Ugly Betty
ABC

American Horror Stories
Hulu

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
The CW

After Midnight
CBS

Broad City
Comedy Central

Um, Actually...
Dropout

Difficult People
Hulu

Somebody Somewhere
HBO
Other Credits
A2Z, Starved, The McCarthys, Nightcap, Impastor, The Hotwives of Las Vegas, Death Valley, Best Friends Forever, Go On, Playing House, King of Drag, The Emmy Awards, Stumble