Quick Info
| Profession | Actor and comedian |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 07/12/1975 |
| Age | 50 years |
| Birthplace | San Antonio, Texas, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Jeff Hiller
Hiller was announced to star in James Hindman's solo comedy The Exhibitionist, a 65-minute show about the joys and terrors of being an artist. The Off-Broadway limited engagement runs for nine performances at SoHo Playhouse from 09/11/2026 to 21/11/2026, directed by Andrew Russell.
Jeff Hiller joined the CBS comedy Eternally Yours as a recurring guest star, playing Aldrict, a troublemaking old-world vampire who has crossed paths with the lead character over the centuries. The series premiered on 08/10/2026, and the role reunited him with its creators, who also made Ghosts, where he had appeared earlier.
Apple's Widow's Bay upgraded Hiller to series regular for Season 2 after his character Dale, a Town Hall staffer, became a fan favourite in Season 1. His memorable line from the first season made him a standout of the cast.
Hiller earned an Emmy nomination for his seven-minute role as the hive mind member Larry in Apple TV's Pluribus. He discussed the performance and how viewers compared it to ChatGPT.
Organisers of the 2026 L.A. Pride Parade named Hiller as its celebrity grand marshal. The 56th annual parade took place on 14/06/2026 under a theme of rising up.
Hiller won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for playing Joel in the third and final season of HBO's Somebody Somewhere. It was his first Emmy win.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | American actor, improvisor and comedian best known for playing Joel on the HBO series Somebody Somewhere, which earned him the 2025 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. He has continued to work in 2026 on Apple TV's Pluribus, Apple's Widow's Bay and CBS's Eternally Yours. |
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| Based In | New York City |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6′ 5″ (1.96 m) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Texas Lutheran University | Studied theatre and theology; graduated 1998 |
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Personal Life
| Residence | New York City |
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| Sexual Orientation | Gay |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Neil Goldberg (artist) |
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Career
| Improv Comedy | Began performing with the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in 2001 and became a core member; co-founded the all-gay improv troupe Neely O'Hara |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Worked as a social worker in Denver, Colorado, helping homeless youth and with HIV prevention before moving to New York | |
| 2. Performed an impromptu musical with Ann Curry and Improv Everywhere on NBC's Today show | |
| 3. Played two different characters in two episodes of 30 Rock | |
| 4. Hosted a story slam for The Moth and has performed several solo shows at Joe's Pub |
