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.
First One In
(Frazzled Salesman)
Chasing Taste
(Chef Micah)
That Thing with the Cat
(Rick)
Gods Behaving Badly
(First Follower)
Morning Glory
(Sam - Channel 9 Producer)
Sing!
(Mark)
The Little Tin Man
(Gregg)
Lost & Found in Cleveland
(Graham Hargreaves)
Ghost Town
(Naked Guy Ghost)
Do I Sound Gay?
(Self)
Adam
(Rom)
Set It Up
(Mexican Restaurant Waiter)
Greta
(Maitre D' Henri)
Gayby
(Showgirls Fan Customer)
Community
(Glee Club Guy)
Starved
(Gay Man)
A2Z
(Comedian Panelist)
The McCarthys
(Phillip)
Psych
(Dwayne)
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
(Stan)
Somebody Somewhere
(Joel)
30 Rock
(Hotel Clerk)
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
(Harry)
Nightcap
(Phil)
Impastor
Impastor
(Jeffrey)
30 Rock
(Stewart)
American Horror Stories
(Mr. Nevins)
The Hotwives of Las Vegas
(Antoine Donner)
Broad City
(Tim)
Evil
(Chuck)
Um, Actually...
(Self - Contestant)
American Horror Story
(Mr. Whitely)
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
(Tomathy)
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
(Tomothy)
FBI: Most Wanted
(Rudolph Varitek)
Death Valley
(Security Guard)
Best Friends Forever
(The Host)
Go On
(Eric the Actor)
Playing House
(Jeff)
American Horror Stories
After Midnight
(Self)
Difficult People
(Subway Man)
The Daily Show
(Self)
King of Drag
The Emmy Awards
(Self)
Ugly Betty
(Wilheldiva Fan)
Late Night with Seth Meyers
(Self - Guest)
Pluribus
(Larry)
Stumble
(Augustus ẞlimpfh)