History of Ellie Kemper in Timeline

Ellie Kemper is an American actress known for her comedic roles. She gained fame for playing Erin Hannon in "The Office" and Kimmy Schmidt in "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt." Her film credits include "Bridesmaids," "21 Jump Street," and "Home Sweet Home Alone." Kemper also authored the book "My Squirrel Days" in 2018.

May 2, 1980: Birth of Ellie Kemper

Ellie Kemper was born on May 2, 1980.

1998: Ellie Kemper Plays on Princeton's National Championship Field Hockey Team

Ellie Kemper played on Princeton's field hockey team during her freshman year, contributing to their national championship win in 1998.

1999: Ellie Kemper Crowned Queen of Love and Beauty at Veiled Prophet Ball

At age 19, Ellie Kemper was presented as a debutante at the Veiled Prophet Ball and was named the Veiled Prophet's Queen of Love and Beauty in 1999.

2002: Ellie Kemper Graduates from Princeton University

Ellie Kemper graduated from Princeton University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts in English.

January 2007: Ellie Kemper Appears in Fake iPhone Commercial

Ellie Kemper appeared in a fake iPhone commercial on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" in January 2007, six months before the first iPhone was actually released.

August 2007: Ellie Kemper Appears in "Blowjob Girl" Video

Ellie Kemper appeared in the "Blowjob Girl" video on the Derrick Comedy website in August 2007, which gained significant attention online.

2007: Ellie Kemper Appears in "How to Kick People"

Ellie Kemper appeared in "How to Kick People", a performance blending comedy and literary elements, in 2007.

March 2008: Ellie Kemper Debuts One-Woman Show "Dumb Girls"

Ellie Kemper wrote and performed in her one-woman show, "Dumb Girls", at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in March 2008.

August 2008: Ellie Kemper Auditions for "Saturday Night Live"

Ellie Kemper auditioned for a spot on the NBC sketch comedy show "Saturday Night Live" in August 2008, but was not cast.

October 2008: Ellie Kemper Appears on "The Colbert Report"

Ellie Kemper appeared on "The Colbert Report" in a PSA for Teen Voter Abstinence in October 2008.

2008: Ellie Kemper's Performance in "The Office" Receives Critical Acclaim

Critics praised Ellie Kemper's performance as Erin Hannon in "The Office" during the 2008-2009 season, highlighting her charm and comedic timing.

April 2009: Ellie Kemper Joins "The Office" as Erin Hannon

Ellie Kemper began her role as Erin Hannon, a recurring character, in the sitcom "The Office" in April 2009.

July 2009: Ellie Kemper Named One of Variety's "10 Comics To Watch"

Ellie Kemper was recognized for her comedic talent in July 2009 when Variety magazine named her one of the "10 Comics To Watch".

October 2009: Ellie Kemper Stars in "The Office" Webisodes "Subtle Sexuality"

Ellie Kemper appeared in "Subtle Sexuality," a series of webisodes for "The Office" in October 2009, alongside Mindy Kaling.

2009: Ellie Kemper's Performance in "The Office" Receives Critical Acclaim

Critics praised Ellie Kemper's performance as Erin Hannon in "The Office" during the 2008-2009 season, highlighting her charm and comedic timing.

2009: Ellie Kemper's Debut on "The Office"

Ellie Kemper first appeared as Erin Hannon in the sitcom "The Office" in 2009.

2009: Ellie Kemper Appears in "Mystery Team"

Ellie Kemper had a minor role in the film "Mystery Team" in 2009.

April 2010: Ellie Kemper Discusses "Blowjob Girl" Video

In an interview with The A.V. Club in April 2010, Ellie Kemper expressed her discomfort with the "Blowjob Girl" video and stated her preference for it not to define her work.

2011: Ellie Kemper Appears in "Bridesmaids"

Ellie Kemper appeared in the film "Bridesmaids" in 2011.

July 7, 2012: Marriage to Michael Koman

Ellie Kemper married comedy writer Michael Koman on July 7, 2012.

2012: Ellie Kemper Appears in "21 Jump Street"

Ellie Kemper appeared in the film "21 Jump Street" in 2012.

April 3, 2013: Ellie Kemper to Voice Character in "American Dad!"

It was announced on April 3, 2013, that Ellie Kemper would lend her voice to a character in an episode of the animated sitcom "American Dad!".

2013: Ellie Kemper's Role in "The Office" Ends

Ellie Kemper's role as Erin Hannon in "The Office" ended in 2013.

2014: Ellie Kemper Stars in "Sex Tape"

Ellie Kemper appeared in the film "Sex Tape" in 2014.

2015: Ellie Kemper Stars in "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt"

Ellie Kemper began her role as Kimmy Schmidt in the sitcom "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" in 2015.

2015: Ellie Kemper Co-hosts "Today"

Ellie Kemper served as a temporary co-host on the "Today" show alongside Al Roker, Natalie Morales, Tamron Hall, and Willie Geist in 2015.

August 2016: Birth of First Son

Ellie Kemper and Michael Koman welcomed their first son in August 2016.

2018: Ellie Kemper Narrates Audiobook "A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo"

Ellie Kemper lent her voice to the audiobook for "A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo" in 2018.

2018: Ellie Kemper Releases "My Squirrel Days"

Ellie Kemper released her debut book, "My Squirrel Days", in 2018.

September 2019: Birth of Second Son

Ellie Kemper and Michael Koman's second son was born in September 2019.

2019: Ellie Kemper Narrates Audiobook "The Legends of Greemulax"

Ellie Kemper provided the narration for the audiobook of "The Legends of Greemulax", a novel attributed to her character Kimmy Schmidt, in 2019.

2019: Ellie Kemper Judges on "America's Got Talent"

Ellie Kemper served as a guest judge on season 14 of "America's Got Talent" in 2019, where she used her Golden Buzzer to advance the dance group Light Balance Kids.

2019: Ellie Kemper's Role in "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" Ends

Ellie Kemper's role as Kimmy Schmidt in "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" concluded in 2019.

2021: Ellie Kemper Stars in "Home Sweet Home Alone"

Ellie Kemper appeared in the film "Home Sweet Home Alone" in 2021.

2021: Ellie Kemper Addresses Veiled Prophet Ball Controversy

Ellie Kemper's participation in the 1999 Veiled Prophet Ball sparked controversy in 2021 due to the event's history, which was described as "racist and elitist". Kemper released a statement denouncing white supremacy and apologizing for her involvement.