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.
14 movies · 38 shows
The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show 2025
2025·10.0
Lost & Found in Cleveland
2025·5.0
First One In
2020·4.7
Greta
2019·6.6
Set It Up
2018·6.9
That Thing with the Cat
2017·1.0
Chasing Taste
2016·6.0
Do I Sound Gay?
2015·5.5
Gods Behaving Badly
2013·2.5
The Little Tin Man
2013·6.7
Gayby
2012·5.3
Morning Glory
2010·6.4
Adam
2009·6.8
Ghost Town
2008·6.5