
Jeff Hiller
- Date of Birth: 1976-12-07
- Place of Birth: San Antonio, Texas, United States
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 i... 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.

Um, Actually...
Reality • 2018 September

American Horror Story
Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy • 2011 October

Community
Comedy • 2009 September

Psych
Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Crime • 2006 July

American Horror Stories
Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy • 2021 July

American Horror Stories
Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy • 2021 July

Evil
Crime, Drama, Mystery • 2019 September

FBI: Most Wanted
Crime, Drama • 2020 January

Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Drama • 2001 September

30 Rock
Comedy • 2006 October