Jeff Hiller
Biography
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.
Movie Appearances
First One In
as Frazzled Salesman
2020
Gods Behaving Badly
as First Follower
2013
That Thing with the Cat
as Rick
2017
Chasing Taste
as Chef Micah
2016
Morning Glory
as Sam - Channel 9 Producer
2010
Sing!
as Mark
TBA
The Little Tin Man
as Gregg
2013
Lost & Found in Cleveland
as Graham Hargreaves
2025
Ghost Town
as Naked Guy Ghost
2008
Do I Sound Gay?
as Self
2015
Adam
as Rom
2009
Set It Up
as Mexican Restaurant Waiter
2018
Greta
as Maitre D' Henri
2019
Gayby
as Showgirls Fan Customer
2012
The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show 2025
as Mr. Fir
2025
