History of Jeff Hiller in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 13, 2025

Jeff Hiller is an American actor and comedian. He gained significant recognition for his role as Joel in the HBO series *Somebody Somewhere*, earning an Emmy nomination for his performance. He is also known for playing Mr. Whitely in *American Horror Story: NYC*.

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1975: Birth of Jeff Hiller

In 1975, Jeff Hiller was born. He is an American actor and comedian.

1998: Graduation from Texas Lutheran University

In 1998, Jeff Hiller graduated from Texas Lutheran University.

2001: Start of Improv Comedy Career

In 2001, Jeff Hiller began his improv comedy career with the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, where he was a member of various improv teams and taught improv comedy for a decade.

2018: Replacement in 'Bright Colors and Bold Patterns'

In 2018, Jeff Hiller replaced Drew Droege in the solo show 'Bright Colors and Bold Patterns' off-Broadway, directed by Michael Urie.

2022: Role as Joel in 'Somebody Somewhere'

From 2022, Jeff Hiller played the role of Joel in Bridget Everett's Peabody Award-winning series 'Somebody Somewhere'.

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2024: Role as Joel in 'Somebody Somewhere'

Until 2024, Jeff Hiller played the role of Joel in Bridget Everett's Peabody Award-winning series 'Somebody Somewhere'.

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June 10, 2025: Release of 'Actress of a Certain Age'

On June 10, 2025, Jeff Hiller's first memoir, 'Actress of a Certain Age: My Twenty-Year Trail To Overnight Success', was released. The first printing had a misspelling on the spine, which Hiller joked about on The Daily Show with Desi Lydic.

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