Cast & creator
Jeff Hiller
Best known for Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Late Night with Seth Meyers, The Daily Show
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.
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film credits
45
television credits
60
1949–2026 · acting roles
6.3
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (61)
Showing 61 of 61 credits
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest
2009
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self - Guest
2014
The Daily Show
Self - Guest
1996
American Horror Story
Mr. Whitely
2011
The View
Self
1997
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Stan
2001
Psych
Dwayne
2006
FBI: Most Wanted
Rudolph Varitek
2020
30 Rock
Hotel Clerk
200630 Rock
Stewart
2006
Ghosts
Jeff
2021
Community
Glee Club Guy
2009
Elsbeth
Felix Weaver
2024
After Midnight
Self
2024
Widow's Bay
Dale
2026
Evil
Chuck
2019
Ugly Betty
Wilheldiva Fan
2006
Pluribus
Larry
2025
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Tomathy
2015Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Tomothy
2015
Broad City
Tim
2014
American Horror Stories
Mr. Nevins
2021American Horror Stories
2021
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Harry
2015
Um, Actually...
Self - Contestant
2018
Difficult People
Subway Man
2015
NTSF:SD:SUV::
Don
2011
Go On
Eric the Actor
2012
Playing House
Jeff
2014
Somebody Somewhere
Joel
2022
Stumble
Augustus ẞlimpfh
2025
The George Lucas Talk Show: Live
Self
Morning Glory
Sam - Channel 9 Producer
2010
Impastor
2015Impastor
Jeffrey
2015
Death Valley
Security Guard
2011
Greta
Maitre D' Henri
2019
Set It Up
Mexican Restaurant Waiter
2018
The Emmy Awards
Self
1949
King of Drag
2025
Shut Up Evan
Self - Guest
2026
The McCarthys
Phillip
2014
Best Friends Forever
The Host
2012
Ghost Town
Naked Guy Ghost
2008
Nightcap
Phil
2016
Connor Ratliff Presents: The Acting Class
Self
2024
Starved
Gay Man
2005
The Hotwives of Las Vegas
Antoine Donner
2015
A2Z
Comedian Panelist
2023
Adam
Rom
2009
Lost & Found in Cleveland
Graham Hargreaves
2025
Do I Sound Gay?
Self
2015
That Thing with the Cat
Rick
2017
The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show 2025
Mr. Fir
2025
Gods Behaving Badly
First Follower
2013
Gayby
Showgirls Fan Customer
2012
The Little Tin Man
Gregg
2013
First One In
Frazzled Salesman
2020Sing!
Mark
Sing!
Writer
Chasing Taste
Chef Micah
2016