who is jeff hiller

Jeff Hiller is an American actor, improviser, and comedian, best known for his role as Joel on the television series "Somebody Somewhere." In 2025, he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for this role. Hiller has had a long career in the entertainment industry, performing in theater (including Broadway and Off-Broadway), and television shows. He is also an author, having released a memoir titled "Actress of a Certain Age: My Twenty Year Trail to Overnight Success," which humorously chronicles his long journey to success. Hiller is recognized for his portrayal of a queer Midwesterner dealing with various life challenges in "Somebody Somewhere" and has been celebrated for bringing a unique and nuanced presence to television comedy. He is openly gay and non-binary and lives with his husband, Neil Goldberg.