Jeff Hiller

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 wellreceived for his performance as John Quincy Adams in the hit rock musical Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson In 2018 Hiller replaced Drew Droeges solo show Bright Colors and Bold Patterns offBroadway and it was directed by Michael Urie From 20222024 Hiller played Joel in Bridget Everetts Peabody Awardwinning series Somebody Somewhere In 2025 revival of Urinetown Hiller played the role of Mr McQueen